Poor Mans Kill Switch Help

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Jan 4, 2025 | 08:55 PM

tr0y

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Poor Mans Kill Switch Help

I am being deployed on a 3 week project and have to leave the truck I am driving at an airport parking lot with, maybe, questionable security. I would really like the truck to be there when I return.

It is a 2007 6.0, I was thinking of pulling the starter and FICM relays and taking them with me. With both of those gone I am thinking you would have to be a really smart or very determined thief to steal the truck.

I am currently on the road and don't really have any time to fabricate anything, I got this assignment short notice and have to spend my day tomorrow prepping for travel.

Thoughts ?

Thanks

Last edited by tr0y; Jan 4, 2025 at 08:56 PM. Reason: misspelling

Jan 4, 2025 | 10:31 PM

marksman76

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If I was removing relays, I would install two purposefully broken relays in their place.
That way sophisticated thieves will not see obvious missing relays.

Jan 5, 2025 | 12:14 AM

madsonp

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Why not just leave the truck at home, and have someone give you a lift to the airport, or take a cab ?

Jan 5, 2025 | 07:48 AM

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Thefts around our area are happening with techniques all over the map, from YT "joy riders" to tow trucks. They pull up, drop the stinger, grab and go. Not much you can do.

Good luck.