10 replies to this topic

[MiniBK]

Hi,

Can you fit an immobiliser to a Mk1 Mini? If you can where can I find one to fit and if you can't what else can you do to protect it from burglary?

[Compdoc]

Ebay is full of cheap universal immobilisers that cut the power to coil and electric pump with the flick of a switch. Personally, I always think a quick release on the steering wheel is the the best answer if your at home, (not much fun carrying a mini steering wheel around a restaurant).

[surfblue]

Simple hidden switch fitted between coil wire or fuel pump, could have a fuel pump cut off switch inside the boot.

[Dusky]

Big angry dobermanns do the trick too. And I'm not joking. If you own a valuable classic car, consider getting a dog.

[pdaykin]

If you are running positive earth it does seem to cut down your options on modern electronic devices.

However, a hidden switch for the fuel pump for example will help deter and is very easy to do.

Battery kill switch in the boot is pretty easy to do too.

[Ethel]

I'm sure there'll be a topic, or web content elsewhere, that explains how to add a switch to earth in parallel with the dizzy - good as everything behaves normally apart from the plugs not sparking.

 

Alternatives are to take the rotor arm or at least one HT lead with you; fit a tap to the fuel line or float vent (easier if you have a vent pipe).

 

A visible mechanical deterrent could be better at discouraging the scumbags from even trying. Likewise, trying not to have a predictable routine is important to avoid being targeted.

[monkey]

I keep toying with the idea of using one of these..

https://www.ebay.co....tm/301949993985

To activate / deactivate a relay in the ignition circuit and also a little flashing led or something

[gazza82]

Put a wire on the distributor side of the coil, to an on/off switch, then to earth. Nothing will convince it to start. Hide the switch and you have a cheap immobiliser.

[Dusky]

Or wire the dizzy to the horn over a switch, super effective

[CobraV8]

Agree with a switch for coil to earth, have done that many times. Back it up with a switch for fuel pump, then it will run out down the road.

Also consider a battery kill switch that you can take with you.

[nicklouse]

Also consider a battery kill switch that you can take with you.

Be aware that there are two types of kill switches. one is just a switch and easy to override to get the car started. the other actually turns off the engine as well as being a switch in the battery cable.