Disabling Engine Start Up
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Ouray, CO
I would NOT do that. Depending on engine (gas), it might still start and get going then run out of gas (diesel prob won't start). That would be bad even for a sober person.
Get the club, it keeps the wheel from turning and will likely discourage driving. It also deters theft!
Win-win.
Get the club, it keeps the wheel from turning and will likely discourage driving. It also deters theft!
Win-win.
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Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Stephensville WI
But, to add to what has been already suggested......
Please please get yourself some counseling. Join your local Al-Anon group, or get some other support. I cannot stress this enough. Help yourself first, then help your Dad.
Please please get yourself some counseling. Join your local Al-Anon group, or get some other support. I cannot stress this enough. Help yourself first, then help your Dad.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Earth
I think most trucks have a fuel shut off switch (can't think if the proper name) that triggers if you're in an accident, for example. Usually in the front passenger wheel well. You would push the button or something to reset it. Not sure if you can manually trigger it on though. Should be in your manual (or just take a look)
for more info please provide the type of truck
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This would work but he would see it if mechanically inclined.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
I would NOT do that. Depending on engine (gas), it might still start and get going then run out of gas (diesel prob won't start). That would be bad even for a sober person.
Get the club, it keeps the wheel from turning and will likely discourage driving. It also deters theft!
Win-win.
Get the club, it keeps the wheel from turning and will likely discourage driving. It also deters theft!
Win-win.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Beautiful BC
I remember when I was on a roadtrip and had an ignition issue where I could not remove my key, so I popped by the local ford dealer and the mechanic showed me on the pass side just above the wheel well, there is a plug you can disconnect and it wouldn't start, and it would take someone a long time to find it if they went looking. In my situation it worked perfect because I had a club also, but wanted the extra protection leaving it in a hotel parking lot for a few days.
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I bought a LMU-200 GPS unit with remote starter block (from GPS & Track, but believe also available from CAL-AMP). The unit is designed for those no-credit self-financing car dealers. It allows them to determine where a vehicle is, determine if it leaves a geographic area, and then prevent starting if the driver has not made their payment. It allows you to log on via the internet, including from your smart phone, and turn starter block on or off remotely. So you can disable the vehicle without stepping outside and then turn it back on once they sober up.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: NorCal
All someone has to do is shut the engine off, shift it into neutral, then restart the truck and take off!!!
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