Does pulling fuse for steering lock issue disable immobilizer?

JenovaI · 12-08-2016, 04:08 PM

Does this leave the car car more susceptible to being stolen? Does it disable the part of the security that stops people from starting the car without the remote? Should we replace this with an aftermarket alarm that kills the ignition?

Trips · 12-08-2016, 07:53 PM

Yes, Yes and Yes

SouthArk370Z · 12-08-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JenovaI

Does this leave the car car more susceptible to being stolen?

Not really. All it does is leave the steering wheel unlocked. ESCL was deleted in later models.
Thieves would still have to bypass security to start car. Or just winch it onto a trailer, even if steering is locked.

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Originally Posted by JenovaI

Does it disable the part of the security that stops people from starting the car without the remote?

No. The fob still has to be in the car in order to start.

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Originally Posted by JenovaI

Should we replace this with an aftermarket alarm that kills the ignition?

Depends on how paranoid you are. IMNSHO, if you didn't need an alarm with the ESCL, you won't need one without.

Duc_Z09 · 12-09-2016, 08:35 AM

Your best security system is a good comprehensive policy. If anyone even halfway competent wants your car, it's gone and there's nothing you can do about it unless you catch them in the act.

ayrton88 · 12-09-2016, 10:49 AM

I can't imagine that the Z is a very popular car with car thieves. They usually want something way more common to part out. I do also have a good anti theft device...a manual transmission.

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Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Your best security system is a good comprehensive policy. If anyone even halfway competent wants your car, it's gone and there's nothing you can do about it unless you catch them in the act. SouthArk370Z and sx moneypit like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I can't imagine that the Z is a very popular car with car thieves. They usually want something way more common to part out. I do also have a good anti theft device...a manual transmission. Zbrah likes this.

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