muzzer Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Hello, helpful forumites. I am thinking to disconnect the battery as a theft deterrent for about a week. Apart from resetting the trip computer will this have any ill effects? Quote
Jack94 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 If you disconnect your battery your alarm won't work? Which if your car does get stolen I bet your insurance company wouldn't be happy about. Also what's to stop them from just popping the bonnet and putting the lead back on? If you're going to do it (I wouldn't) then at least remove the negative lead completely. 1 Quote
Umster Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Better off with a stoplock and RFID blocker and keeping the battery connected. 1 Quote
muzzer Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 56 minutes ago, Umster said: Better off with a stoplock and RFID blocker and keeping the battery connected. Thanks - can you recommend a good RFID blocker? Quote
Umster Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Buy the cheapest one off fleaBay, Amazooon etc. They won't work unless you're about 1m away from the car so don't get too upset if you're stood next to the car pressing the buttons inside the pouch. It just stops the relay attacks. I'd still use it in conjunction with a steering lock. You can pick them up as freebies usually so wouldn't pay more than 5 quid for one or 8 quid for a pair. Quote
ShortPaul Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Can't you put your car on a friend's drive or a family members drive? Quote
Kieran O'Quick Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 You could pull the fuel pump fuse. Its a pain to get to it Quote
Payco Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 code blocker FTW. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Streetwize-Theft-Security-Block-Keyless-Car-Key-Signal-Blocker-Pouch-Case-Wallet/264038336909?hash=item3d79e9498d:g:qKoAAOSwBgZb6yDF Quote
ilogikal1 Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 16:02, muzzer said: Thanks - can you recommend a good RFID blocker? Leave your car keys in the microwave, that's an RFID blocker... ...just don't forget to take them out before using the microwave! 1 1 Quote
ShortPaul Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 On 28/06/2019 at 19:33, ilogikal1 said: Leave your car keys in the microwave, that's an RFID blocker... ...just don't forget to take them out before using the microwave! Or take the key a with you Quote
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