goodatcrashing Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Hi all, Has anyone fitted a fuel cut off/defender switch on their zee? Im struggling to find the wire that provides power to the fuel pump. The plan is to splice a switch into the power and hide it. The manual keeps sending me round in circles! For those wondering what im doing: To stop thieving scum from stealing my keys and taking the beloved zee, a manual fuel cut off can be turned off when not driving. When the thief tries to start up, no power is supplied to the fuel pumps and hopefully they give up. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 doesnt help if they car jack you though. Has happened to a owner here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 if you're quick enough to flip the switch as they're throwing you out then it'd work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodatcrashing Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I figure putting it by the pedals would allow you to discreetly turn it on or off. Tempted write up a p1ss take "how to" thread for getting jacked! But seriously, does anyone know where the fuel power cables are? P.s. M13KYF: I think I saw you behind me at Mayfield road (Alty) on Sunday. I was in a silver Zee following a CRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrh Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Take the transponder chip out of your spare key and leave it where thieves will look first (near the door). Could also pull the fuel pump fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I figure putting it by the pedals would allow you to discreetly turn it on or off. Tempted write up a p1ss take "how to" thread for getting jacked! But seriously, does anyone know where the fuel power cables are? P.s. M13KYF: I think I saw you behind me at Mayfield road (Alty) on Sunday. I was in a silver Zee following a CRX. near homebase and B&Q. I turned of towards halfords at the lights? I did toot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I think I would break into the fuel pump circuit just before it enters the fuel tank. This can be found behind the drivers seat. If you have the Bose speaker take that out, and you will see the cable in the void. From there you would have lots of options for switch position - glove box, centre cubby, behind or underneath the drivers seat, under the flap for the rear power socket etc.... I have pics of where the cable is somewhere, give me a shout if you need to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Someone I know had the "Blackjacks" system fitted to their impreza. Three theives broke into the house (wih a crobars, while he was in bed), took the keys, drove it 500meters before it died due to lack of fuel. Then they got out and used said crowbars to smash the whole car up. Every panel, every window, even inside. In miniutes, before the cops turned up, while he was watching. Wrote the car off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Someone I know had the "Blackjacks" system fitted to their impreza. Three theives broke into the house (wih a crobars, while he was in bed), took the keys, drove it 500meters before it died due to lack of fuel. Then they got out and used said crowbars to smash the whole car up. Every panel, every window, even inside. In miniutes, before the cops turned up, while he was watching. Wrote the car off. And that could have been sooo worse. Only 500m away from the house - they could have so easily come back and made them start the car again properly or do them over for their troubles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodatcrashing Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 I think I would break into the fuel pump circuit just before it enters the fuel tank. This can be found behind the drivers seat. If you have the Bose speaker take that out, and you will see the cable in the void. From there you would have lots of options for switch position - glove box, centre cubby, behind or underneath the drivers seat, under the flap for the rear power socket etc.... I have pics of where the cable is somewhere, give me a shout if you need to see it. I thought the fuel pump was behind the passenger seat? Although that wire turned out to be fuel level sensor Yes, if you have a pic that would be great - do you know which colour is +ve or -ve? Iv taken apart the fuse box and loads of interior to try and trace it back! If any thief demands you start the car in the middle of the night, could pop on a gimp mask and tell them you've been waiting for this moment for a long time. Should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I wouldn't cut the feed to the fuel pump. Just run a relay and a switch to cut the main ignition feed from the ignition switch under the steering column. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 And that could have been sooo worse. Only 500m away from the house - they could have so easily come back and made them start the car again properly or do them over for their troubles Yup... the guy is a pretty big bloke. So I think if they had seen him, even WITH crow bars, they might have thought twice. But then again, they might not have. The FUNNY thing (if there is one) about it is . They had to move his girlfriends car (which was a 206 GTI 180 at the time) which she always said was LOADS better than his Subaru... and they moved it out of the way of the Impreza then left it!!! Soon shut her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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