Steering Wheel Locks (Page 1/2)
Notorio MAR 28, 09:01 AM
Is anyone using one on their Fiero? Any recommendations for good fit and good visibility (to thieves)? These seem like they would also do well as a CLUB to ward off attackers ...

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Vintage-Nut MAR 28, 10:06 AM
I don't use one and
"The unfortunate truth is that steering wheel locks, like The Club, can be easily defeated....."

Read this link:
https://www.motorbiscuit.co...0Can%20Be%20Defeated

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1985 Fiero GT MAR 28, 11:53 AM
If your car is a manual, just put a sticker on the window saying so haha, also make sure you use the parking brake, very few people can figure that out, maybe add a kill switch somewhere. Also always park nose in to the spot, get a short throw shifter and don't oil the reverse mechanism in the shifter, will have everyone stumped about where reverse is! I brought my car in for a safety inspection, mechanic couldn't disengage the parking brake or find reverse! And he is a competent mechanic (I now work with him).
Notorio MAR 28, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by 1985 Fiero GT:

If your car is a manual, just put a sticker on the window saying so haha, also make sure you use the parking brake, very few people can figure that out, maybe add a kill switch somewhere. Also always park nose in to the spot, get a short throw shifter and don't oil the reverse mechanism in the shifter, will have everyone stumped about where reverse is! I brought my car in for a safety inspection, mechanic couldn't disengage the parking brake or find reverse! And he is a competent mechanic (I now work with him).



With all the input here I'm thinking about layers of deterrence, aimed not so much at the Pro (would any of them want my Fiero??) but at the delinquent teenager wanting to go out for a joy ride:

1) steering wheel club (which is highly visible)
2) fuel pump hidden cut-off switch
3) setting the parking break (which I always do anyway)
4) park nose in wherever possible
5) always roll up windows and lock doors

A harder measure to implement would be to make a circuit that monitors cranking time ... if someone cranks for more than 5 seconds (something I would never do), a loud siren could go off INSIDE the cockpit.
IMSA GT MAR 28, 04:12 PM
Just get a removable steering wheel. I had one in my truck and loved it. You can take the wheel with you into the house or lock it up in the trunk.
Patrick MAR 28, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by Notorio:

Is anyone using one on their Fiero?



Yes. Sure, it's "defeatable"... but it's more than enough to discourage a joy-rider who's just looking for an easy mark. I use a steering wheel lock along with additional measures on my JDM Subie, but that's because it's worth a heck of a lot more than any of my Fieros, and it's liable to attract a more serious thief.
richard in nc MAR 28, 05:50 PM
im with the hidden switch somewhere crowd.interupt the starter or other wire.you could come out of the neutral safety switch.and get alarm stickers even without an alarm.they don't know.
Patrick MAR 28, 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by richard in nc:

get alarm stickers even without an alarm. they don't know.



Along those same lines... When I got my first Fiero back in the mid 90's, I guess I thought it was worth something... so I installed a flashing red LED by the cigarette lighter in the center console. No alarm, just a flashing red LED. "They don't know".

Dennis LaGrua MAR 29, 09:50 AM
A steering wheel lock may be easily defeated but but it slows the thief down and may discourage theft. What works best may be the hidden cut off switch and an alarm system that kills the ignition switch on activation. I'll also recommend putting Tile and/or AirTags in hidden locations in the vehicle.

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theogre MAR 29, 01:14 PM
When you use a switch, do it so others can't find it fast.
Do Not use them in High Current circuits like Starter Solenoid circuit on most GM and many other vehicle.

⚠️ Many including YT Scooty K say unplug whatever relay fuse etc but Do Not do this often as the plugs/sockets are not made to be used like that & will fail to get good connection, worse heat up & have way more problems or cause a fire that Insurance & Warranty won't pay after user abuse.

⚠️ Many "Club" clones have Same Key on all of them.

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