Just a thought??

[Sandgrounder]

For those who understand auto electrics, please don't laugh.........

If I wanted to install a switch as an added security measure to prevent my S3 from starting, does it matter where in the circuit I put it?

The reason I ask is following my recent discovery that a bad earth attached to the rocker cover is clearly sufficient to prevent the 2.9 engine from roaring into life!!

[v8s4me]

Sandgrounder said:

.......... does it matter where in the circuit I put it?...

Not really, so long as you interrupt the current flow in one direction or another. If you wanted to be really clever you could switch the current to the starter and the low tension to the coil separately so it won't start unless both are 'on'. That way, if the scum bag finds the the one to the ignition switch and it won't start he (oh, sorry he/she) might give up and move on.

With two switches you could imagine you're firing up a Lightning or something

[Sandgrounder]

Thanks for that V8S4me!

Like I said, as an 'additional' security measure ;-)

Much appreciated.

[phillpot]

v8s4me said:

If you wanted to be really clever you could switch the current to the starter and the low tension to the coil separately so it won't start unless both are 'on'.

....or fit an imobiliser that will do it automatically rather than have to remember to flick the switches everytime?



Perhaps I shouldn't tempt fate but I've been following this Forum for a year or two now and can't recall anyone ever posting that they've had their car nicked

Edited by phillpot on Saturday 7th February 12:13

[Sandgrounder]

You're probably right Mike, and I don't want to be the first!!

[kevroe]

Another thought.....has anyone fitted central door locking?

[glenrobbo]

kevroe said:

Another thought.....has anyone fitted central door locking?

I think Renault tried it in the '80s, but it was always going wrong.......

Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 7th February 09:00

[Griffinr]

phillpot said:

Perhaps I shouldn't tempt fate but I've been following this Forum for a year or two now and can't recall anyone ever posting that they've had their car nicked.

Quite a few that couldn't get them started though

[v8s4me]

kevroe said:

Another thought.....has anyone fitted central door locking?

I have central locking on the V8S. The usual TVR lash-up; crude but effective. The door card is off so if you want a photo I'll post one up later.

[Griffinr]

kevroe said:

Another thought.....has anyone fitted central door locking?

Got it on my S3, thought it was standard. It's now operated by the alarm I fitted along with remote boot release.
Rob.

[mentall]

I fitted a security switch to my MGB in the '70's: a hidden changeover switch that took the ignition feed from the key switch to the horn instead. It never worked in anger, but did once or twice when I forgot about it!

[DamianS3]

When I had a nove get (lols...) I used to pull the fuel pump fuse.

It was more accessible than on the s mind

I have toad alarm / imobaliser and central locking, works well

Cheers

Damian S3

[glenrobbo]

DamianS3 said:

I have a toad alarm.....

Damian S3

Do you have much of a toad problem over there in Harrogate, Damian?

I think Joe should fit a frog alarm

[magpies]

I'm fitting a 'cheap' ebay central locking system.....

you could fit a 'push - on / push - off' button switch behind a panel, so you just push on the face of the panel (possibly the one next to the drivers knee that moves easily.

[White S3]

Central locking kit available from Maplins for just over £30 (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/central-door-locking-system-yd77j). Looks the same solenoid as the boot too. I have in the past seen these with key fobs on flea bay. One of the Hants 3000S has fitted these after his passenger door lock barrel failed as it was cheaper than replacing the lock! Works well.
Mark

[AutoAndy]

Fitting extra electrics to a TVR!!! What must they be thinking

The weight and sophistication of central locking... Must for a Chim not an S....