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How To Hot Wire A Car When The SHTF
Sunday, February 9, 2014 14:28
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Today we’re going to learn an always fun skill that will land you in jail if used improperly. As always, this article is FOR LEGAL PURPOSES ONLY. We don’t promote any illegal activities here.
This can be used to start your car when you’ve lost your keys, or to get a car going in an emergency situation. And you just never know when this skill will come in handy – especially during a SHTF situation.
These methods are surprisingly simple. They may not work with all cars, particularly new ones that require microchip activation to get started.
The “Hot Wire” Method For Starting A Car
This method requires rewiring the car to bypass the ignition system.
- First you need to determine if the steering wheel lock can be disabled. Pull the steering shaft off the back of the steering wheel. Look for a little disk with holes that the lock pops into. If possible, remove the disk.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the access cover underneath the steering wheel.
- Remove the harness collector to gain access to the ignition wiring.
- Find the two red wires. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation off of each end, and then twist the wires together. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch any metal. Make sure these wires stay twisted when driving, as you will lose power if they come loose.
- Find the brown wire. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation off of the end.
