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Date:         Wed, 1 Jan 2003 10:17:47 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Theft protection
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3E125448.2040804@charter.net>
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My Syncro Double Cab will have a factory immobilizer when I get it going this spring. I am using a 2000 New Beetle TDI motor that has the immobilizer key - it's a start!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3

http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160

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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: December 31, 2002 6:37 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Theft protection

The recent spate of posts about stolen vehicles has gotten me to thinking (dangerous territory), has anyone ever thought about and/or tried to install a remote controlled solenoid actuated fuel shutoff valve. I envision something that would operate much like the remote locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve, shutting off or opening the valve as required. The added hassle of trying to figure out how to get the thing to go would discourage most thieves, as they typically want to get in, hot wire, and get gone quickly. Any delay and they could get caught. No fuel is a definite delaying tactic.

Just a thought.

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver


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