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loki_the_glt · Dec 3rd, 2020, 08:32

I had a timer circuit made up with an NE555 IC that I wired through a hidden switch that flashed the rear fogs lamps alternately - the idea was that this would attract the police's attention, though nowadays there aren't any police around...

A "Discar-nect"(IIRC that's what they're called) cut into one of the battery leads is a cheap solution: remove the big knob and there's an in-line 5amp fuse and wiring to keep the clock/alarm live but not the starter circuit.

Removal of the steering wheel or gear lever is highly visible.

Dec 3rd, 2020, 08:32	#64
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Today 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	I had a timer circuit made up with an NE555 IC that I wired through a hidden switch that flashed the rear fogs lamps alternately - the idea was that this would attract the police's attention, though nowadays there aren't any police around... A "Discar-nect"(IIRC that's what they're called) cut into one of the battery leads is a cheap solution: remove the big knob and there's an in-line 5amp fuse and wiring to keep the clock/alarm live but not the starter circuit. Removal of the steering wheel or gear lever is highly visible. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.