Vehicle Security Measures

[greg mgm]

Why can't the thief drive the car and use the handbrake?

On newer automatics you can't shift into gear without having your foot on the brake pedal. I don't know what would break if you tried forcing the shift lever. Of course this doesn't apply to manuals.

 

[Borrego60]

I use the Law Man lock that goes on the brake pedal. If you can not push down the pedal the truck will not go into drive. I also have other devices I use but will not discuss.

 

[AYIAPhoto]

Why can't the thief drive the car and use the handbrake?

You can but as said it's not very subtle, not to mention the lack of brake lights drawing attention.

On newer automatics you can't shift into gear without having your foot on the brake pedal.

Actually you can. On most cars you can turn the key to the "unlock" position(ACC/unlock/run/start) and move the shifter to neutral. Once in neutral you can start the car and place it in gear. The shift interlock only works in park.

 

[Borrego60]

You can but as said it's not very subtle, not to mention the lack of brake lights drawing attention.Actually you can. On most cars you can turn the key to the "unlock" position(ACC/unlock/run/start) and move the shifter to neutral. Once in neutral you can start the car and place it in gear. The shift interlock only works in park.

Not on a tundra,at least not on mine. You have to depress the pedal about an inch or more to disengage the parking lever.

 

[rezdiver]

have a good look at your brake pedal, there should be some type of electrical pressure or contact switch some where mid pedal or up to the top that will engage or disengage the tranny interlock wich can be pressed using your hand or wires jumped to disengage the tranny lock. most thieves know about this.

 

[Victorian]

I was thinking of installing some Barrel locks on the inside of our Eurovan camper. At least it will make it tougher to get inside for the banditos :ylsmoke:
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