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| How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by tutuwater(op): 7:28am On Jun 10, 2016 |
I woke up yesterday morning to th horror of finding out that a thief had access to my car and was able to steal the ECU/ECM and the controls for the power windows. My car only have an immobilizer. My question is what are the best measures I can take to safeguard the ECU and car from vandals and theft.
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| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by AutoJoshNG: 8:44am On Jun 10, 2016 |
tutuwater:Comprehensive insurance. Do an excess-buy-back so you won't pay a penny if the slightest thing happens to your car. The insurance company will reimburse you in the event of theft, vandalism, flood, fire, accident etc. AutoJoshNG |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by Nobody: 9:03am On Jun 10, 2016 |
Get a good security system with door and vibration sensors. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by tutuwater(op): 1:22pm On Jun 10, 2016 |
0rex:Thanks, how much does this goes for. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by Nobody: 3:15pm On Jun 10, 2016 |
tutuwater:Depends on brand, type and complexity. It could be anything from about #7, 000 to even #45, 000. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:23am On Jun 11, 2016 |
In the 90's my uncle welded the a sheild over the engine Ecu of his mecerdes, I think this is not a bad idea considering the rampant cases of Engine Ecu theft. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by Nobody: 10:37am On Jun 11, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:  That solves it.But the location of ECUs in modern cars might make this difficult without disfiguring the vehicle IMO. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by iwakunbaba: 12:25pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
I believe your car is a corolla, waht my neighbour did was to take his car to panel beater to relocate the ECU & weld it. My car was bugled with my neighbour's but windows control was stolen 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by honmusa(m): 4:21pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
tutuwater:Get a security device that can do intrusion detection function by sending a text message or sounding a alarm anytime you have external intrusion on your car even a mere touch on your car lock will send you a text message of a possible intrusion. Get tramigo T23 |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by tutuwater(op): 5:23pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
iwakunbaba:It is an Avensis. Not common so I am particularly scared that if they are targeting Avensis, they can still come back. |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by tutuwater(op): 5:23pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
honmusa:Tramigo T23 goes for how much? |
| Re: How Do I Protect My Engine Control Module From Theft by honmusa(m): 7:30pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
tutuwater:Sale and installation goes for 55k if you are in Lagos. |
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