Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

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Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock



I am used to habitually checking the feedback scores of ebay sellers if they are less than 100%; thanks for pointing out the device idea - I'm sure I'll find one in the UK now that I know about it...

[michael47]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

.G,Day all
I use something sold locally it hooks to the steering wheel and the brake pedal .and if i am just leaving the car for a few min i have a push button kill switch that is under the carpet very close to the front of seats as it is under the carpet you have to know where to push .when i first installed it i stood on it one time and the car would not start but I have learned and no longer stand on it getting in unless it is turned on and then iI know where to stand to de activate it.That locking device is on Ebay for $19.99

[element]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

That's a clever idea; can you give an ebay link to it so we can have a look & then probably find it on the UK ebay..?

[michael47]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

the Ebay seller is mhestore2009 (983345 ) item http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Universal-Ant...xYY33B&vxp=mtr

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Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

Ahh yes we had those sort of things over here many years ago - now we hardly ever see them - I think because most modern cars have immobilisers so are not such easy targets to steal. .. but of course the average Marlin doesn't have an immobiliser !

I was more interested in this push button thing beneath the carpet...?

[stevejgreen]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

Halfords still sell similar steering lock devices.

[scott h]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

Ahh yes we had those sort of things over here many years ago - now we hardly ever see them - I think because most modern cars have immobilisers so are not such easy targets to steal. .. but of course the average Marlin doesn't have an immobiliser !

I was more interested in this push button thing beneath the carpet...?

In the last couple of years as cars have become more sophisticated, especially with keyless entry they have actually become easier to steal. If you have the computer knowhow you can clone keyfobs from outside a house and just drive away. More people are returning to physical deterrents such as the steering lock.

[michael47]

Re: Marina based Roadster ignition switch with steering lock

Ahh yes we had those sort of things over here many years ago - now we hardly ever see them - I think because most modern cars have immobilisers so are not such easy targets to steal. .. but of course the average Marlin doesn't have an immobiliser !

I was more interested in this push button thing beneath the carpet...?

OK all that is is a small electric spst switch just like a toggle switch on old BMC cars except that is a push on push off.There are two kinds one you push and hold on and when you release it turns off I use one of these on the dash to control windshield washer pump the other kind is push on then push off .Any automotive store should have these. You drill about a 1/2 inch in the floor fit it through ,I wired mine into the ignition wire under the car ,to protect the switch from the elements I sprayed the switch with a plastic water proof spray,

hope that helps
Michael