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Feb 4, 2012 | 12:04 AM

Vinford

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From: Williams Lake B.C.

Theft

I just found out Im going to have to leave my truck in a parking lot downtown Vancouver B.C. for 24 hours?

Ive got a club but i would feel better if I knew it wouldnt start somehow.

Its a 99 7.3 so im not even sure if it has relays under the hood?

Anyone know where and what relay I can remove?

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:07 AM

JonathanN

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Just pull the PCM fuse... there are relays, though. It's a distribution block on the the driver's side under the hood up towards the firewall.

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:08 AM

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the #30 fuse. If/when that thing pops, its game over until replaced and unplugging of the fuel bowl heater....Also, i'd wrap a chain thru the wheel and around the axle, if possible, with a lock up under/inside...

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:12 AM

JonathanN

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Thing with the chain is if the dingbat figured out how to start it and didn't notice the chain, it'd tear some stuff up...

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:14 AM

Vinford

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#30 fuse under the dash?

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:15 AM

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Just pull the PCM fuse... there are relays, though. It's a distribution block on the the driver's side under the hood up towards the firewall.

Pull the IDM and PCM relays, or all 3 large black square ones and it won't start, for sure.

The thief would have to have 2 of them to start it. You could also pull those fuses to make doubly sure.
Distribution box was moved in '02.

Feb 4, 2012 | 12:16 AM

JonathanN

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Pull the IDM and PCM relays, or all 3 large black square ones and it won't start, for sure.

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Feb 4, 2012 | 08:33 AM

DISLFVR

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are you could get a trunk monkey.
Trunk Monkey Compilation - YouTube

Lol,, gotta get me one of those. That put a grin on my face.

Feb 4, 2012 | 08:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mueckster

Pull the IDM and PCM relays, or all 3 large black square ones and it won't start, for sure.

The thief would have to have 2 of them to start it. You could also pull those fuses to make doubly sure.
Distribution box was moved in '02.

That's the relays I pull when she sits at my place near the border...the trunk monkey will work, but not efficiently in cold weather.

Feb 4, 2012 | 09:43 AM

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mueckster

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are you could get a trunk monkey.
Trunk Monkey Compilation - YouTube

That's some funny sh*@, right there!

Feb 4, 2012 | 09:54 AM

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glad you liked it.
to bad we cant get one.
i like all the ideas but i know several tow guys that could walk off with the truck and never open the door.
so if you can park on gravel so the go-jacks cant roll, pull where the tow truck can not get in-line with it to hook up.
this will help some.

Feb 4, 2012 | 10:00 AM

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mueckster

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From: Damon (South East Texas)

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i like all the ideas but i know several tow guys that could walk off with the truck and never open the door.
so if you can park on gravel so the go-jacks cant roll, pull where the tow truck can not get in-line with it to hook up.
this will help some.

The diehard criminals will always find a way around things. You can't be prepared for every scenario. But, you don't want to make things easy for them either.

Feb 4, 2012 | 10:01 AM

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If I had to leave my truck where I was concerned from the beginning that it was a theft target, I'd find a garage which would rent me a space for the 24 hours inside.

Feb 4, 2012 | 10:08 AM

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do a 4-link, bag it and airbag the front suspension, so when you leave it unattended, dump the air, so the trucks' lay'n on frame...no need to worry then...