How To What kind of anti theft actions would be helpfull? (Update 09/02/2026)

[Rogerr]

Any unsused switch on the dash - or unused switch position - can be a "kill" switch. Brake and steering wheel locks can slow thieves down unless you're leaving the vehicle parked long term.

Good point
the more time they waste the better for my BJ40

 

[Rogerr]

pull the coil wire easy and quick

Grinse, its a Diesel.... but see your point
wouldn't work as my wife has some other opinion about driving away lol

 

[JohnnyC]

I reach under and pull the ignition fuse … not all years have it… some have engine … early doesn’t have either

I don’t even pull it all the way … just yank one side

 

[TEakins]

Extra fan switch in dash. Middle position kills coil. GPS detector if they tow it.

 

[Rogerr]

I reach under and pull the ignition fuse … not all years have it… some have engine … early doesn’t have either

I don’t even pull it all the way … just yank one side

Ahhhh, this is a good one
as my fuse holder is covered by a little music box under the dashboard

 

[Chamba]

On my HJ47 I had a kill switch to the EDIC motor (given I obviously had no coil). You could do the same on your BJ40.
That way it'll crank but not start. My thinking is that if it cranks without starting they may think it's just an old car they can't get to start. Whereas if the starter doesn't even engage then they'll be looking for a kill switch. There's also the advantage that it will make a lot of noise cranking and attract attention.

 

[sogncab]

If I'm parking somewhere I'm concerned, I yank the fuse for the engine computer.
It'll crank, but won't start.

 

[John McVicker]

I use this battery cut off switch…with a padlock on my 40 and my 60.

It’s not fool proof but it’s better than not having it.

 

[jim land]

Diesel have a low oil pressure sensor ,it stop the engine in about 3 second , i juste ad an hidden switch under the dash , it is easy and cheap
Also living far from big city ,meth head and young gangsta

 

[bobm]

GPS tracker is bulletproof if the battery is good. They are magnetic and you can put them anywhere .

If ya guts to track it, that means it's already gone . Reactive as opposed to Proactive . Don't make sense

 

[bobm]

GPS tracker is bulletproof if the battery is good. They are magnetic and you can put them anywhere .

If ya guts to track it, that means it's already gone . Reactive as opposed to Proactive . Don't make sense

View attachment 4072275




If I'm parking somewhere I'm concerned, I yank the fuse for the engine computer.
It'll crank, but won't start.

Like this 1. Glock sticker on ya rig goes a long way . Especialy the silencer cause me 45. Auto is ****ing loud

 

[sogncab]

Glock sticker on ya rig goes a long way

I don't put anything advertising firearms on my vehicles. I don't wear gun shirts either. Wrong kind of advertising.

 

[pb4ugo]

Like this 1. Glock sticker on ya rig goes a long way . Especialy the silencer cause me 45. Auto is ****ing loud
[/QUOTE]

In the big city around here they break into cars looking for weapons.

 

[igotta40]

I have read numerous suggestions so far in this thread. Some are sensible, a few are impractical, and some are just stupid (key in the ignition/loaded handgun in the cab) but so far no mention of a garden variety car alarm. The louder, the better. Your insurance carrier may offer a rate discount if you have one. They may even have a recommendation.

 

[Rogerr]

On my HJ47 I had a kill switch to the EDIC motor (given I obviously had no coil). You could do the same on your BJ40.
That way it'll crank but not start. My thinking is that if it cranks without starting they may think it's just an old car they can't get to start. Whereas if the starter doesn't even engage then they'll be looking for a kill switch. There's also the advantage that it will make a lot of noise cranking and attract attention.

mmm, that is a good explanation
I like this thought

Going to dive into this also, thx

 

[Rogerr]

View attachment 4072275




If I'm parking somewhere I'm concerned, I yank the fuse for the engine computer.
It'll crank, but won't start.

with 5 speed is your 'gear' and approach one I would do too

 

[Rogerr]

Extra fan switch in dash. Middle position kills coil. GPS detector if they tow it.

Also nice idea, this fan switch in the middel

 

[sogncab]

key in the ignition/loaded handgun in the cab)

I'm just not a big fan of slavery. If you think forfeiting my property and efforts is okay you've got a problem.

 

[Land Shark]

I have read numerous suggestions so far in this thread. Some are sensible, a few are impractical, and some are just stupid (key in the ignition/loaded handgun in the cab) but so far no mention of a garden variety car alarm. The louder, the better. Your insurance carrier may offer a rate discount if you have one. They may even have a recommendation.

It wasn't loaded

 

[Rogerr]

I have read numerous suggestions so far in this thread. Some are sensible, a few are impractical, and some are just stupid (key in the ignition/loaded handgun in the cab) but so far no mention of a garden variety car alarm. The louder, the better. Your insurance carrier may offer a rate discount if you have one. They may even have a recommendation.

Good point
If I want all risk insurance I need an independent taxation report
Not sure what kind of terms are than requested, my wife is checking this