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Thwart potential theft
New York Times columnist falls prey to signal repeater car burglary | Ars Technica While I do not hang out nor live in high crime areas, prudence is still the better part of valor. This got me thinking, "Where could I place a simple SPST (single pole single throw) toggle switch to thwart a drive-off of my X5?" The "where" actually being which circuit could I easily cut with a simple switch? The toggle could be in the foot well, or under the dash and cut a circuit in the fuse panel or inside the engine compartment, two wires running a short distance. Any ideas on which circuit(s)? Ciao, Dick |
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With how everything is interconnected, you could do more harm than good. If you had to pick something, either the fuel pump relay or the starter.
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Buy good theft insurance and quit worrying about it. Don't leave anything valuable in it.
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Another reason "comfort access" is a total waste of money.
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This feature is found on page 91 of my 2005 E53 owners manual.
I don't know if this option continued thru other models but it may be useful. Truth be told if someone really wants it they'll find a way to steal it. This choice is found in the MID Multi-Information Display. The MID serves as the central display and operation for the following onboard systems: >Digital clock, e.g. time display, date >Audio systems: radio, cassette, CD >Computer, e.g. fuel consumption, cruising range >Telephone, e.g. dialing. Extended immobilizer function You can establish a code that will prevent the engine from being started unless the code is entered
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Like this:
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Not the way we and other families use it multiple times a day.
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr |
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