Just wire a switch into the electric fuel pump!

John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 12/31/2002
09:36:56 PM

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Subject:    Theft protection

The recent spate of  posts about stolen vehicles has gotten me to
thinking (dangerous territory), has anyone ever thought about and/or
tried to install a remote controlled  solenoid actuated fuel shutoff
valve. I envision something that would operate much like the remote
locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve,
shutting off or opening the valve as required. The added hassle of
trying to figure out how to get the thing to go would discourage most
thieves, as they typically want to get in, hot wire, and get gone
quickly. Any delay and they could get caught. No fuel is a definite
delaying tactic.

Just a thought.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

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