Fortuner + Extra Security?

[cheshiremusicman]

I am planning to drive down as far as Singapore on a 6 week trip to Malaysia, and have been advised that the Fortuner is a prime target for car thieves in Malaysia. The vehicle is now 5 years old and as far a I am aware is only fitted with the 'standard alarm system' which car thieves can overcome quite easily. I intend to buy a 'wheel lock' and 'Brake pedal lock' as a visual deterrent from 'Raiton' along with a 'spare wheel lock'. I would like to get into the wiring loom, to put a manual cutout switch in either the fuel pump circuitry or ignition (or both) and intend to install this in the lockable glove compartment, something I did back in the UK on my Saab Turbo. I would be obliged if anybody can suggest or supply photos of where I should try and 'break into' the loom. I am quite happy to put a couple of switches in various parts of the car to stop any attempt at stealing the vehicle. I intend to move the horn from its present mounting position as this I understand is the first thing that thieves disable. A bonnet lock is also another possibility that i am looking into having made up and don't know if one is commercially available.

If you have any other suggestions as to added security I would be most obliged to hear from you.

I have tried to buy an extension of my 1st class insurance for my trip, but my insurance company LMG are not prepared to provide this and I am given to understand that I can only buy third party insurance when I enter Malaysia, which is a bit of a worry. If anybody has any personal knowledge of what is required for a Malaysian trip I would be interested to hear from you. At the moment I understand that I must obtain an 'English Translation' of the car registration documents from the local Thai authorities with their stamp affixed and my number plates will have to be 'translated' when I cross the border where I buy my insurance, other than that, I don't know of any other conditions that I will be required to adhere to, other than the tint on the windows not exceeding 75% - which they do not.

[fredob43]

I have had fitted a pedal lock by 'Locktech' on my Fortuner it also cut's out the ignition and has two lock's to undo before it releases very strong price just over 2.000bt fitted. I wouldn't bother with the spair wheel lock as they have to open the rear door to jack it down but up to you as they say. Have a good trip.

[cheshiremusicman]

I have had fitted a pedal lock by 'Locktech' on my Fortuner it also cut's out the ignition and has two lock's to undo before it releases very strong price just over 2.000bt fitted. I wouldn't bother with the spair wheel lock as they have to open the rear door to jack it down but up to you as they say. Have a good trip.

Thanks for the info. Where did you get this fitted?

[transam]

There should be 3 hooters, 2 at the front and one near the bulkhead on the inner wing, drivers side that can't be got at (theory).

There is a small wire going to the starter motor to activate it when you turn the key. Break into this wire and back to the cab switch. I am assuming your ride is auto so no push start.

[cheshiremusicman]

There should be 3 hooters, 2 at the front and one near the bulkhead on the inner wing, drivers side that can't be got at (theory).

There is a small wire going to the starter motor to activate it when you turn the key. Break into this wire and back to the cab switch. I am assuming your ride is auto so no push start.

Thanks 'Transam'. Yes, it is auto, so that's a help. Any idea where you can buy good grades of switches for low voltage d.c. work?

[Spoonman]

There should be 3 hooters, 2 at the front and one near the bulkhead on the inner wing, drivers side that can't be got at (theory).

There is a small wire going to the starter motor to activate it when you turn the key. Break into this wire and back to the cab switch. I am assuming your ride is auto so no push start.

Thanks 'Transam'. Yes, it is auto, so that's a help. Any idea where you can buy good grades of switches for low voltage d.c. work?

http://thailand.rs-online.com/web/

[cheshiremusicman]

There should be 3 hooters, 2 at the front and one near the bulkhead on the inner wing, drivers side that can't be got at (theory).

There is a small wire going to the starter motor to activate it when you turn the key. Break into this wire and back to the cab switch. I am assuming your ride is auto so no push start.

Thanks 'Transam'. Yes, it is auto, so that's a help. Any idea where you can buy good grades of switches for low voltage d.c. work?

http://thailand.rs-online.com/web/

Thanks for that 'Spoonman'

[transam]

There are in your cab spaces for Toyota extra switches. You could fit one that looks standard but has writing on it for another use.