thinking of fitting an immobiliser to the mini just to add a bit more security to it
would anyone recommend it or is it too much of pain to sort? it's just an idea at the mo, but with so many minis being pinched it makes you wonder how safe yours is
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Abby
Engine Immobiliser
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a_woolhouse
, Sep 25 2012 12:37 PM
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 12:37 PM
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 01:20 PM
Pay to get one fitted? Maybe a fair bit though I'm guessing?
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 01:36 PM
i thought that, labour charge for just an indicator stalk was (over £200, bear in mind this was before i bought it and the guy i bought it off didn't know anything about minis)
my dads on about installing one (he used to be a mechanic so knows his stuff) just wondered if anyones had any bad experiences with them, it just seems like the sensible option
my dads on about installing one (he used to be a mechanic so knows his stuff) just wondered if anyones had any bad experiences with them, it just seems like the sensible option
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 01:39 PM
I have an awful immobiliser that was on the car when I got it. I tend to take the coil lead away with me now to be honest, so even if they get past that it will just turn over with no spark....!
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 02:11 PM
When you stop remove the rotor arm from the distributor and then put the cap back on. Most of the time any criminal has no idea how a car works (especially a mini!) and they give up. :)
Another good one is a battery cut off switch somewhere hidden but accessible to you . No power, no glory!!!
Another good one is a battery cut off switch somewhere hidden but accessible to you . No power, no glory!!!
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 02:19 PM
I have an awful immobiliser that was on the car when I got it. I tend to take the coil lead away with me now to be honest, so even if they get past that it will just turn over with no spark....!
Probably not the best idea to say what you got on your car mate... you never know who's looking through these forums. Keep stum with your cars security.. the less who know, the better
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 05:30 PM
I use transponder based systems. They're easy enough to fit. Just don't use anything which needs to be 'touched' against a receptor on the car. 'Kin useless things.
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 10:47 PM
I had to have a Thatcham approved immobiliser fitted to my RSP Cooper so that I could get an agreed valuation for insurance. The cost suppled and fitted by GAP Security was £280.
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Posted 26 September 2012 - 11:06 AM
I'm about to buy a car (non-mini) with the immobiliser that uses a fob which needs to be "touched" on before the ignition will come on... why are these so bad? Are they easy to overcome?I use transponder based systems. They're easy enough to fit. Just don't use anything which needs to be 'touched' against a receptor on the car. 'Kin useless things.
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