Ignition switch removal as additional theft deterrent

[WGA1]

I have a P500 and I'm thinking of clever ways to prevent it from being stolen. I'm going to leave it at my camp house and want to disable it when I'm not there. I plan to use a wheel lock, but I am also wondering why I can't also just unplug the key switch and take it with me. If I leave the key switch meth heads will probably jam a screwdriver into it anyway and destroy it as they try and steal it. My thought is to just pull the switch out through to dash (if there is enough extra wire) and just let it hang out. That may not look nice but then I could just plug in and unplug the switch when I leave. No way meth heads will have an extra key switch on hand. My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat.

 

[JACKAL]

I have a P500 and I'm thinking of clever ways to prevent it from being stolen. I'm going to leave it at my camp house and want to disable it when I'm not there. I plan to use a wheel lock, but I am also wondering why I can't also just unplug the key switch and take it with me. If I leave the key switch meth heads will probably jam a screwdriver into it anyway and destroy it as they try and steal it. My thought is to just pull the switch out through to dash (if there is enough extra wire) and just let it hang out. That may not look nice but then I could just plug in and unplug the switch when I leave. No way meth heads will have an extra key switch on hand. My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat.

No removing the switch just makes it easier to jump the two terminals together to start it up.

Better off putting a hidden kill switch in line of the ignition and or fuel pump then it can't be started key or no without it being turned on.

 

[HondaTech]

Guns are good theft deterrent

 

[JACKAL]

Guns are good theft deterrent

"My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat."

What caliber artillery do you suggest for his situation, being as he doesn't live on site?

 

[HondaTech]

"My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat."

What caliber artillery do you suggest for his situation, being as he doesn't live on site?

Land Mines
Water Mines
Remote Controlled Gatlin gun

 

[Buggyman]

"My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat."

What caliber artillery do you suggest for his situation, being as he doesn't live on site?

338 lapua

 

[WGA1]

No removing the switch just makes it easier to jump the two terminals together to start it up.

Better off putting a hidden kill switch in line of the ignition and or fuel pump then it can't be started key or no without it being turned on.

Thanks, I thought about that but wasn't sure. Meth heads I can guarantee know how to it. I had originally considered the kill switch; guess I will go back to that. Too bad a removable steering wheel is not an option.

 

[Hondasxs]

Too bad a removable steering wheel is not an option.

Why not?
Its just 1 nut and it comes right off.

 

[Remington]

Its very simple see….I have my P1 at my cabin in a remote area for extended periods In the garage. First line if defense, I have a cellular trail cam strategically positioned outside with solar battery and another triggered video cam solar powered up 12’ high And they will not see the cams and signs warning them in 2 places before hand to cover my ass And theres if they are wise. Now if they are stupid to Ignore that the second line of defense kicks in if they try any of the 2 doors to the P1, lets just say they will not be able to move very well for a bit and deff not be able to carry on there foolish agenda And it all we be on camera Theres more than 1 way to skin a cat. 🥳💥

 

[mmwtdh]

Take a couple of wheels off....

 

[LarryAmboy]

"My camp house is only accessible by boat and local scumbags tend to only have small aluminum boats but nevertheless they will try and load an over 1000 pound SxS on their boat."

What caliber artillery do you suggest for his situation, being as he doesn't live on site?

One of these?

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[v908]

If you're worried about the ignition lock being damaged or rendered unusable due to theft attempts I would disconnect it, but leave it there as a dummy theft deterrent (let them try to start it, you don't care), then route the wires elsewhere to another switch (keyed, ideally). That way they won't see that it's been modified and even if the f with the lock it won't prevent you from starting/running afterward.

 

[Mudder]

A good theft/damage insurance policy in addition to whatever you do.

 

[KimberproSS]

Thanks, I thought about that but wasn't sure. Meth heads I can guarantee know how to it. I had originally considered the kill switch; guess I will go back to that. Too bad a removable steering wheel is not an option.

My thoughts, a hidden disconnect is best. The thief would have to find it an unless they know the machine, it would be difficult. Especially if it were electronic with a remote.

 

[G-money]

I really like the idea of taking off the steering wheel when i leave my rig to go hunting. Just pack the steering wheel withr or hide it in the woods. One bolt sounds easy enough. Does anybody actually do this with their pioneer?

 

[WRFP399]

I lost my key on my 1000. With a pair of paper clips I was able to "hotwire" it in just a few moments. You would be better served by a switch wired in somewhere well AFTER the ignition pigtail so that same ability to jumper doesn't also by-pass the swtich.

 

[DRZRon1]

I remove the steering wheel on my talon when I leave it to go park my ass in a tree stand for a couple of hours, key in pocket, and insurance is last resort.....

 

[Bighat]

Its very simple see….I have my P1 at my cabin in a remote area for extended periods In the garage. First line if defense, I have a cellular trail cam strategically positioned outside with solar battery and another triggered video cam solar powered up 12’ high And they will not see the cams and signs warning them in 2 places before hand to cover my ass And theres if they are wise. Now if they are stupid to Ignore that the second line of defense kicks in if they try any of the 2 doors to the P1, lets just say they will not be able to move very well for a bit and deff not be able to carry on there foolish agenda And it all we be on camera Theres more than 1 way to skin a cat. 🥳💥

You can't bait'em. It's against the law. You shouldn't have nice things.

 

[Bighat]

Honda Pioneer / Talon 6 Bolt Universal Quick Release Steering Wheel Adapter by Assault Industries​

 

[Remington]

You can't bait'em. It's against the law. You shouldn't have nice things.

who says Im baiting them?
Im warning them!
Not my fault they want to brake the law. 1/2 the time the nice things are not there ha!
If I wanted to bait them, trust me they wouldnt get past the gate
everything Im doing is perfectly legal per my cousin thats a deputy And apart of my camp.