Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:20:13 -0400 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: what about anti-thief solutions in Saab models?
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.