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Stolen St Colours

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Heard about a few st's being stolen. Just wondered if there seemed to be a pattern in what colours were going?



only link i can maybe pick up is most seem to be ones with keyless entry and push button start

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Yeah does look that way. Although I believe ones with keyless start are also at risk, just have to take as much precaution as possible to stop the thriving scum!

Yeah does look that way. Although I believe ones with keyless start are also at risk, just have to take as much precaution as possible to stop the thriving scum!

Keyless start is the same as keyless entry with push button start stated above your comment ;) ha ha

But yeh it is definately just any colour with keyless entry. There's multiple threads covering it and a few options to attemp to prevent them smashing your small drivers window and using the obd port to unlock the car and start the car.

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I know there's keyless start and keyless entry, but there's also keyless start that requires the key still to enter the car (like the st2) . But once in the car it's the same outcome aha. I knew what I meant .

That's good about the colour. I've read all the tips and tricks and believe me I shall be using them all aha. Just need a trunk monkey now

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Aha I like the trunk monkey stickers

makes me really consider removing the battery every time i park and replace it with a bag full of venomous snakes

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Aha only problem is they won't be looking under the bonnet. Maybe put the bag of snakes on the inside of the car? Or spread in a circle around the car

Just wheelclamp yourself. This also has the added benefit of allowing you to park anywhere you want for free!

As these thieves need the OBD2 connection, if you really want to stop them.

Buy male and female 30 pin ATX PC connectors from Maplins , then number and cut your OBD2 wires about 3 inches away from OBD2 end, resolder in your chosen order , on the female and then match that order to the OBD2 side.

Remove the OBD2 from the car or hide it somewhere in the car., They will not then be able to plug an interface in to re-jig and start the car.

Simples :)

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As these thieves need the OBD2 connection, if you really want to stop them.

Buy male and female 30 pin ATX PC connectors from Maplins , then number and cut your OBD2 wires about 3 inches away from OBD2 end, resolder in your chosen order , on the female and then match that order to the OBD2 side.

Remove the OBD2 from the car or hide it somewhere in the car., They will not then be able to plug an interface in to re-jig and start the car.

Simples :)

Sound like a man with a plan!

If you've physically changed the wiring will that not mean youll have to produce a wiring adapter for any garages etc so they can plug in?

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Would just have to reconnect the obd port to the adaptor before taking it into the garage

Just re read it.. I'm a clown! Aha, makes more sense now.. quite a good idea

It's just having the nads to start chopping the wires.

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It's just having the nads to start chopping the wires.

What's the worst that can happen ahaa

If you cut multiple wires together you'd short them out and probably start a fire or set the airbag off or something :D.

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If you cut multiple wires together you'd short them out and probably start a fire or set the airbag off or something :D.

Aha yeah I was only joking. A guide on how to do it would be good to see though

Have a game of Russian roulette.. What two wires do what when shorted.. aha

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Think ford might have something to say warranty wise though aha

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