Simple Theft Deterrent Method
Hotshot
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From: Newport, WA
Originally Posted by F350-6
I looked through an online copy of the 99 owners manual and did not see an IDM relay. It looks like you can do the same thing with your #30 PCM power relay located under your hood if you wanted to stick with a realy. You could do the same thing with your famous #30 fuel bowl heater (&PCM) fuse located under the dash.
I don't remember seeing a #30 relay, I'll have to look again.
Cargo Master
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From: Slatington, PA
Originally Posted by superduty4x4
Do you have a link to the online manual? My truck doesn't have one unfortunately I don't remember seeing a #30 relay, I'll have to look again.
I don't remember seeing a #30 relay, I'll have to look again.Enter your year, make, and model and you can download the entire manual in pdf form. https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
Hotshot
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From: Newport, WA
Originally Posted by F350-6
No, you have one. Look again in the owners manual. It's relay # 32 for the IDM. Post #44 has a link to a photo of the one in Springerpop's truck.
I missed it the first time too.
I missed it the first time too.
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From: Larkspur, CO
Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
The overhead console (if you have one), what thief is going to look up. You could put it on the inside of the garage door opener compartment or the sunglass holder compartment.
I don't know if its legal for you guys that have vehicle inspections, but turn the hazard light button into your activation switch. Its out in the open, easy to get to and is naturally unsuspecable as an anti-theft switch. I don't know about you but I have never used my hazard switch. Just a couple of ideas.
I don't know if its legal for you guys that have vehicle inspections, but turn the hazard light button into your activation switch. Its out in the open, easy to get to and is naturally unsuspecable as an anti-theft switch. I don't know about you but I have never used my hazard switch. Just a couple of ideas.
FYI, his setup interrupts the power to the clutch pedal sensor (on the 6 spd, the clutch pedal has to be pressed for the truck to start)
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I use this:
http://www.alphalock.com/
In addition to an alarm system and a steering wheel lock. I'm not so much worried about someone jumping in my truck and getting it started as I am backing up a tow truck and taking off. I know most hackers don't use tow trucks but the tire lock goes on in like 5 seconds and its a big visable deterrent.
http://www.alphalock.com/
In addition to an alarm system and a steering wheel lock. I'm not so much worried about someone jumping in my truck and getting it started as I am backing up a tow truck and taking off. I know most hackers don't use tow trucks but the tire lock goes on in like 5 seconds and its a big visable deterrent.
Hotshot
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From: Newport, WA
Originally Posted by F350-6
No, you have one. Look again in the owners manual. It's relay # 32 for the IDM. Post #44 has a link to a photo of the one in Springerpop's truck.
I missed it the first time too.
I missed it the first time too.
Post Fiend
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by superduty4x4
Okay, I looked at my underhood fuse panel again tonight. My panel looks like the one on SpringerPop's truck, but there is NO #32 relay, it was a single digit number (4 maybe). I suppose I could just pull the relay and see what happens. The numbering the manual vs. the lid of the fuse box is different, it's worth a shot.
Not a liberal...
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Originally Posted by greythorn3
get a blow up doll and put it in the drivers seat, then they will think somones always in it.
Ray
Ray
Smokin
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Originally Posted by greythorn3
get a blow up doll and put it in the drivers seat, then they will think somones always in it.
Ray
Ray
The thief gets a ride and an easy date.
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From: Valley Center, Kansas
In my new motorcycle mag that I got a few days ago, they have a new system that is for bikes that replace your starter relay. If the key fobbie is not with in range, the bike will not start. Could work on our trucks the same way. I will find out more about it and post the info here. That could be a very easy way to protect our trucks... For not a whole lot of money...
Doc.
Doc.