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How to temporarily disable a car?

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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:06 am
UrbanPoet [OP]
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:06 am

How to temporarily disable a car?

How do you temporarily disable a car?

Example... Theoretically!!! No changing of the scenario allowed...

You have a public art display that involves a car that is open for people to go in and out of.
The public will have the key.
But you want to make sure that people can't drive the car away... Only to be able to open and lock the doors to go in and out of.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:10 am
george__
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:10 am

disconnect battery and use key to open/close door???
Feb 22nd, 2018 10:22 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:22 am

Disconnect the battery.

There’s a huge liability risk if the car isn’t 100% safe for public access

For example, a kid tries to turn over the engine while his buddy is leaning over the engine bay. The buddy clothes gets tangled in the engine pulleys, pulling him in
Feb 22nd, 2018 10:31 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:31 am

If you still need the keyfob to work the remote locks, then you could disconnect the starter lead from the battery, or pull a critical fuse.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:40 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:40 am

If its a vehicle with antitheft, chips in keys etc... Just goto your local hardware store and copy key.

Key will let you open door, but won't start vehicle.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:42 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:42 am

cut the brake line
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:45 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:45 am

UrbanPoet wrote: ↑ How do you temporarily disable a car?

Example... Theoretically!!! No changing of the scenario allowed...

You have a public art display that involves a car that is open for people to go in and out of.
The public will have the key.
But you want to make sure that people can't drive the car away... Only to be able to open and lock the doors to go in and out of.
Remove fuses on things that you don't want people to turn on/off.
With lights/radio/accessories running, eventually the battery will be drained....
Feb 22nd, 2018 11:04 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:04 am

Remove the battery altogether?

What do you mean by the 'the public will have the key'? The key will just be there for anyone to take? What's to stop anyone from just walking away with the key? Then nobody will be able to use the car, including you. (yes yes you probably have another key, but could be a hassle)
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:08 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:08 am

Why would the public has the key?

Pull starter relay, and fuses as mentioned. I wouldn't disconnect the battery if it's a newer car, the relearn process can be a pain in the butt depends on make.
theguyz wrote: ↑ If its a vehicle with antitheft, chips in keys etc... Just goto your local hardware store and copy key.

Key will let you open door, but won't start vehicle.
It used to be non-chipped key will still start the engine, but will shut down after a short bit. Not sure how it is now.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:54 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:54 am

notfromqc wrote: ↑ Remove the battery altogether?

What do you mean by the 'the public will have the key'? The key will just be there for anyone to take? What's to stop anyone from just walking away with the key? Then nobody will be able to use the car, including you. (yes yes you probably have another key, but could be a hassle)
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:56 am
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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:56 am

Remove all 4 wheels/tires and leave it on the blocks..

or

remove fuse to fuel pump.
Feb 22nd, 2018 12:01 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:01 pm

Remove the starter relay and put it in your pocket and reinstall when you want to start again. I'd suggest also pulling fuel pump relay that so if someone decided to leave key in on position it wouldn't affect the pump.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:02 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:02 pm

Remove the engine.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:05 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:05 pm

If the car uses an immobilizer, use a key with no chip or a chip that hasn't been programmed to start it.

Pull the fuel pump, starter and ECU fuses.

Or 4 Wheel boots.
Feb 22nd, 2018 12:15 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:15 pm

UrbanPoet wrote: ↑ How do you temporarily disable a car?

Example... Theoretically!!! No changing of the scenario allowed...

You have a public art display that involves a car that is open for people to go in and out of.
The public will have the key.
But you want to make sure that people can't drive the car away... Only to be able to open and lock the doors to go in and out of.
Others already mentioned, but disconnect and remove the battery is the easiest way. That way even if they pop the hood, they can't drive away. If you want to be extra careful, remove the starter fuse.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:27 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:27 pm

Remove the battery and/or pull critical fuses.

I wonder if OP is trying to figure how they do it at the auto show, so he can enable the car and steal it?
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:42 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:42 pm

Remove the steering wheel:)

Siphon out all gas:)

Put big boulders/obstacles in front and back.

Large chain to keep in place.

Hire a cop as that seems norm in GTA.

Remove battery if older car... newer cars have alot of electronics so need to be extra careful.
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:49 pm
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Feb 22nd, 2018 2:49 pm

Even if you take out the battery, there is nothing stopping a thief from installing another battery and driving off with the car. I guess a thief could also just tow the car away. I suppose you would have to think about those scenarios. You probably would need to ask a mechanic though.
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