Security switch for extra security
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Security switch for extra security
I was wondering what would be the best place to connect the switch... If it would be possible to disconnect a part that would stop the engine from starting but the starter would still try so any (possible) thieves wouldn't easily figure out what is wrong... I don't want any aftermarket alarm systems, just a simple hidden switch. I could disconnect the fuel pumps but the engine would then probably still start for a bit...
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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No need....
I was wondering what would be the best place to connect the switch... If it would be possible to disconnect a part that would stop the engine from starting but the starter would still try so any (possible) thieves wouldn't easily figure out what is wrong... I don't want any aftermarket alarm systems, just a simple hidden switch. I could disconnect the fuel pumps but the engine would then probably still start for a bit...
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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Not sure.
Take a look at this recent post in the D4 forum from a member in the Netherlands:
Take a look at this recent post in the D4 forum from a member in the Netherlands:
Yes in 2 minuts your stock car can be stolen without damage on doors. Witha turbodecoder the drivers door will be opend and your alarm is then off aswell, then a OBD2 cracker will switch of your immobiliser and your car can be started.
Best is upgrade your Stock car alarm with seperate alarm with remote not related to Audi. Those upgrade alarms cut aswell the K and L lines and the OBD2 cracker is useless.
Other option is a gearbox lock.....
Best is upgrade your Stock car alarm with seperate alarm with remote not related to Audi. Those upgrade alarms cut aswell the K and L lines and the OBD2 cracker is useless.
Other option is a gearbox lock.....
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be that as it may...
No pro would steal an A8 and no punk who wants to take a ride has the sophisticated tools mentioned (if they exist).
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Your A8 is equipped with an imobilizer system. Unless a theif has your key with the chip for your A8, your A8 won't go anywhere. If some one manages to start the car somehow it will only run for a few seconds. Do that 3 times and EVERYTHING in the car shuts down, only to be activated again by an Audi dealer after you present proof of ownership (if they dont know you).
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Have not checked, but it would not surprise me at all in Europe that this is happening.
Quite possibly, but the OP is not in the US...
Was thinking that other post corroborated his concern.
I read on Engadget some time back that the security encryption codes for all of VAG were cracked/hacked or something.
Typically I used to consider the Audi having to be flat-bedded, or jokingly, fork-lifted to be stolen.
Thieves, like the vehicles, are getting much more sophisticated than the old screwdriver in the steering column.
Original post was re: Audi S8 Tops Most Stolen List
Quite possibly, but the OP is not in the US...
Was thinking that other post corroborated his concern.
I read on Engadget some time back that the security encryption codes for all of VAG were cracked/hacked or something.
Typically I used to consider the Audi having to be flat-bedded, or jokingly, fork-lifted to be stolen.
Thieves, like the vehicles, are getting much more sophisticated than the old screwdriver in the steering column.
Original post was re: Audi S8 Tops Most Stolen List
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I agree. So, if they came to your A8 with a towing truck and computer it is for a reason. They won't be discouraged by a hidden switch. They would load it and like any other smart guy with a problem ask AudiWorld what to do. That won't trigger any flags. A8 is is full of hidden switches anyways.