Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:52:07 +0200 From: "Alvaro" <alvaro9000nopsama.es> Subject: Re: what about anti-thief solutions in Saab models?
I¥m afraid that against towning the car there are very few solutions, unless you pass a chain around the tree like we used to do with our bikes :-P Anyway, if taht is the only way to take a Saab away I¥ll sleep much better (no way anyone can take a tow inside my parking). Thanks for your opinions Alvaro "Four Weis" <mweinopsamcom> wrote in message news:3CFD917C.40B854Fnopsamcom... > > > Bob wrote: > > > On Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:53:41 +0300, "Pille Russi" <pillerussinopsamee> > > wrote: > > > > >Yep, Saab's look a bit too weird for some people... :)))) > > > > True, but back to the thread... > > > > On '96 and newer Saabs, the factory alarm also disables the > > ECU if the alarm is triggered. So, if someone opens a door without > > the remote, the car will not start, even with a key. I am told that > > the later Saabs ('00 and beyond ?)also include a coded key that has > > to be programmed to match the vehicle - making it even more difficult > > to steal the car. > > > > Bob > > The professionals will just tow the car, so a locked steering wheel or > disabled ECU will do nothing to stop them. > >