Most cars require you to put your foot on the brake to place the vehicle in
gear. You could attach a normally closed relay to the brake light circuit t=
o
open the ignition circuit when the brake pedal is depressed.

Allen

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> Subject: [EE] Best DIY Puffer HoneyTrap
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> I want to build a DIY Puffer HoneyTrap.  In my
> neighborhood ( it is cold outside ) 5 Puffers
> have been stolen this week.
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> A Puffer is a car running unattended during cold
> weather.  The exhaust is visible and a car thief
> grabs the car.
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> I plan to use an older car so that I am not upset
> if the thief bangs on the car.  I plan to use long
> distance video recording or local, remote control
> video to capture the action.
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> What is the best/easiest way to disable a running
> car ?  The key will be in the ignition as I know of
> no easy way to leave a car running without the key.
> Maybe there is a way to make it look like exhaust
> is exiting the tailpipe.  Then the car will not be
> running and will have "fake" key in the ignition.
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> I look forward to creative suggestions.
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> Gus in Denver
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