https://www.japcarforum.com/ Sat, 02 May 2026 23:19:46 +0000 MyBB https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15978 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:29:38 +0000 Sparkystav]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15978
All this can happen in seconds! There's videos on YouTube of it happening.

Anyway one of my friends has a Ford that's at risk so recently spent some money buying a kit to prevent this happening. Having looked at that kit it's a good idea, so without revealing what the kit is or how it's fitted to his car below is my suggestions for improving your own car safety. These can work for any car really.

Basically they are programming via the OBD port so there's a few options:


Remove the OBDII port - just cut it out. Prevents them having that option, but can also be a pain if you ever need it.

Hide the port - most ports are just clipped into place, unclip it and hide it away back in the loom. Remember these criminals will have the alarm going off as they've broken into the car to get to the port. They don't want to spend ages looking for a hidden port!

Security switches - these can be fitted on various parts of the engine system. Basically and additionally on/off switch that breaks the circuit and stops the system working properly.
This can be put onto data wires of the OBD to prevent that working, or the fuel pump power, or igniter power, alsorts of critical wires.
Again a thief isn't going to spend ages diagnosing a problem, but relies on you flicking a hidden switch every time.


Remote security switches - an alternative to a manual switch is a remote one. Basically an additional remote that you have to press when you're in the car to reconnect the wire you've broken in to to immobilise the car.

Something like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272510318361

Wire it onto a switched live so that you have to turn the ignition on, then press the remote, then the car will start/OBD port will work.



Hope this helps as a simple deterrent and cheaper option than full alarm system.]]>
All this can happen in seconds! There's videos on YouTube of it happening.

Anyway one of my friends has a Ford that's at risk so recently spent some money buying a kit to prevent this happening. Having looked at that kit it's a good idea, so without revealing what the kit is or how it's fitted to his car below is my suggestions for improving your own car safety. These can work for any car really.

Basically they are programming via the OBD port so there's a few options:


Remove the OBDII port - just cut it out. Prevents them having that option, but can also be a pain if you ever need it.

Hide the port - most ports are just clipped into place, unclip it and hide it away back in the loom. Remember these criminals will have the alarm going off as they've broken into the car to get to the port. They don't want to spend ages looking for a hidden port!

Security switches - these can be fitted on various parts of the engine system. Basically and additionally on/off switch that breaks the circuit and stops the system working properly.
This can be put onto data wires of the OBD to prevent that working, or the fuel pump power, or igniter power, alsorts of critical wires.
Again a thief isn't going to spend ages diagnosing a problem, but relies on you flicking a hidden switch every time.


Remote security switches - an alternative to a manual switch is a remote one. Basically an additional remote that you have to press when you're in the car to reconnect the wire you've broken in to to immobilise the car.

Something like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272510318361

Wire it onto a switched live so that you have to turn the ignition on, then press the remote, then the car will start/OBD port will work.



Hope this helps as a simple deterrent and cheaper option than full alarm system.]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15890 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:49:09 +0000 Dinho]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15890
I have a Boss AVA1204 that i've had sitting around for a long time and wonder if could further improve the sound qualit..

Longshot I know.

Any help would be great.

Thanks

http://caraudiosecurity.com/ava-1204-7-b...sub-output]]>
I have a Boss AVA1204 that i've had sitting around for a long time and wonder if could further improve the sound qualit..

Longshot I know.

Any help would be great.

Thanks

http://caraudiosecurity.com/ava-1204-7-b...sub-output]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15869 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:23:04 +0000 Is200kid]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15869 iscoStu:]]> iscoStu:]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15794 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:52:49 +0000 beamstezza]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15794
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The way I'm proposing to do it is by simply splicing into the lighter and adding another one hidden underneath. So when the car is on, it's always being charged and when the car is turned off power is cut to the tablet and it goes into sleep mode. Audio is being sorted via the 3.5mm jack to RCA to amp to speakers method. With a manual gain controller sorting out volume.

It sounds too simple...]]>
The way I'm proposing to do it is by simply splicing into the lighter and adding another one hidden underneath. So when the car is on, it's always being charged and when the car is turned off power is cut to the tablet and it goes into sleep mode. Audio is being sorted via the 3.5mm jack to RCA to amp to speakers method. With a manual gain controller sorting out volume.

It sounds too simple...]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15398 Mon, 20 May 2024 12:11:28 +0000 EmZ]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15398


Ignore the air tank as I'm not on air. Looking at the sub woofer more than anything and trying not to lose much boot space.

Any one shed light on how it's done please? You don't cut in to the seats?]]>


Ignore the air tank as I'm not on air. Looking at the sub woofer more than anything and trying not to lose much boot space.

Any one shed light on how it's done please? You don't cut in to the seats?]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14952 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:41:00 +0000 Sparkystav]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14952
I'm looking at 3inch, just because, and I've found some that seem quality called FX-R but are they any good?

Finally I'm after Bi-Xenon due to my headlight cold air feed setup.]]>
I'm looking at 3inch, just because, and I've found some that seem quality called FX-R but are they any good?

Finally I'm after Bi-Xenon due to my headlight cold air feed setup.]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14793 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:43:24 +0000 patinsltd]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14793 Becker MEXICO 7948 RETRO-STYLED WITH IPOD LEAD

Offer a retro car radio Becker Mexico 7948

On offer is a Becker Mexico retro car stereo model be 7948th
The Becker Mexico retro design that combines the 60 years with cutting-edge technology.
Thus one finds among other things, a phone module, a dual tuner, on integrated navigation system and voice-control in the
radio.
The radio has a CF slot and load a MMC / SD card slot to play this music or the maps for navigation.
Delivery: Radio, GPS antenna, manual.
The memory card with maps
The VB of the radios is as indicated above.

Price: 800 Euro + shipping if Necessary

Orig navigation software, key card, cardboard, separate phone-u. GPS antenna, etc. available.


Contact me if interested, please PM me PATIN JOHN. Contact. Email: patincreativesltd@gmail.com


Becker Mexico 7948

Radio navigation system
- 167 MHz processor
- 32-bit processor
- 64 MB RAM
- 32 MB ROM
- Display available
- Maps:

Pioneer AVIC Z130BT.....$700
Pioneer AVIC-X710BT........$500
Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD.....$400
Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD....$370
Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT....$700
Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT...$750


Kenwood eXcelon DNX9140 (DNX-9140)....$700
Kenwood KVT-514..........$400
Kenwood DDX714 (DDX-714).......$520
Kenwood DDX714 + Kenwood KNA-G510 Package.....$650


Contact me if interested, please PM me PATIN JOHN

Contact Email: patincreativesltd@gmail.com]]> Becker MEXICO 7948 RETRO-STYLED WITH IPOD LEAD

Offer a retro car radio Becker Mexico 7948

On offer is a Becker Mexico retro car stereo model be 7948th
The Becker Mexico retro design that combines the 60 years with cutting-edge technology.
Thus one finds among other things, a phone module, a dual tuner, on integrated navigation system and voice-control in the
radio.
The radio has a CF slot and load a MMC / SD card slot to play this music or the maps for navigation.
Delivery: Radio, GPS antenna, manual.
The memory card with maps
The VB of the radios is as indicated above.

Price: 800 Euro + shipping if Necessary

Orig navigation software, key card, cardboard, separate phone-u. GPS antenna, etc. available.


Contact me if interested, please PM me PATIN JOHN. Contact. Email: patincreativesltd@gmail.com


Becker Mexico 7948

Radio navigation system
- 167 MHz processor
- 32-bit processor
- 64 MB RAM
- 32 MB ROM
- Display available
- Maps:

Pioneer AVIC Z130BT.....$700
Pioneer AVIC-X710BT........$500
Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD.....$400
Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD....$370
Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT....$700
Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT...$750


Kenwood eXcelon DNX9140 (DNX-9140)....$700
Kenwood KVT-514..........$400
Kenwood DDX714 (DDX-714).......$520
Kenwood DDX714 + Kenwood KNA-G510 Package.....$650


Contact me if interested, please PM me PATIN JOHN

Contact Email: patincreativesltd@gmail.com]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14787 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:09:29 +0000 Fry-Up]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14787
Just one question, which kit do I need to put aux in onto the original head unit as my cd changer does still work so no point changing the unit, just want to add USB and 3.5mm aux in

I've seen 2 kits on ebay but one says 2004 onwards, the other says pre 2004 but not compatible with 6 disc units?

Plug and play preferred cos I don't do snipping wires

Thanks in advance]]>
Just one question, which kit do I need to put aux in onto the original head unit as my cd changer does still work so no point changing the unit, just want to add USB and 3.5mm aux in

I've seen 2 kits on ebay but one says 2004 onwards, the other says pre 2004 but not compatible with 6 disc units?

Plug and play preferred cos I don't do snipping wires

Thanks in advance]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14491 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:55:09 +0000 Tosh21]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14491
I've read up on it and know basically where I am going to route it but I'm not too hot on electrics so any help would be much appreciated! Using some 16mm cable with lots of thin strands of copper. My battery is in the boot but instead of connecting the negative on the standard wiring to the chassis and the negative on the battery to the chassis I extended both wires all the way to the back. Used some mega cable I got from work, very high quality and very thick. Voltage on the gauge on the dash reads the same as what's on the battery so it's obviously man enough not to be dropping over that distance.

Plan to go from driver side turret to alternator, up to inlet manifold, to the head where there is a standard earth point and then over to the passenger side turret. I might also take off the earth from gearbox to engine and make a new one there. Then I plan to branch off the battery into a standard weld nut on the car where the back seats are. I also have a separate earth coming off the fuel pump relay in the boot, bolted down to 2 different weld nuts.

By doing that, I am making a join from all the standard earths to the battery not only by running a cable to the battery but also through the chassis. Is that right? or am I completely on the wrong track here. I read something about grounding loops too, am I right to believe I need to cut my negative cable which goes to the battery, earth it to the chassis at the front and earth the battery to the chassis at the back or does that not make any difference.

Or am I completely wrong and it's just my alternator needs changing]]>
I've read up on it and know basically where I am going to route it but I'm not too hot on electrics so any help would be much appreciated! Using some 16mm cable with lots of thin strands of copper. My battery is in the boot but instead of connecting the negative on the standard wiring to the chassis and the negative on the battery to the chassis I extended both wires all the way to the back. Used some mega cable I got from work, very high quality and very thick. Voltage on the gauge on the dash reads the same as what's on the battery so it's obviously man enough not to be dropping over that distance.

Plan to go from driver side turret to alternator, up to inlet manifold, to the head where there is a standard earth point and then over to the passenger side turret. I might also take off the earth from gearbox to engine and make a new one there. Then I plan to branch off the battery into a standard weld nut on the car where the back seats are. I also have a separate earth coming off the fuel pump relay in the boot, bolted down to 2 different weld nuts.

By doing that, I am making a join from all the standard earths to the battery not only by running a cable to the battery but also through the chassis. Is that right? or am I completely on the wrong track here. I read something about grounding loops too, am I right to believe I need to cut my negative cable which goes to the battery, earth it to the chassis at the front and earth the battery to the chassis at the back or does that not make any difference.

Or am I completely wrong and it's just my alternator needs changing]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14458 Fri, 19 May 2023 15:44:52 +0000 reganlives]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14458 https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14457 Fri, 19 May 2023 14:54:01 +0000 Moley]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14457
Ever time I lock my car about 20 seconds later the ****** alarm goes off.

Anyone with any solutions to this problem ?
Has anyone had this same problem ?
Cheers for any help ,
Moley]]>
Ever time I lock my car about 20 seconds later the ****** alarm goes off.

Anyone with any solutions to this problem ?
Has anyone had this same problem ?
Cheers for any help ,
Moley]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14083 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:07:28 +0000 JordZ]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14083 https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14056 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:14:21 +0000 Sparkystav]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=14056
She's got the basic parrot kit fitted now. But don't know which model to go for.]]>
She's got the basic parrot kit fitted now. But don't know which model to go for.]]>