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Can I pull some fuses to use as a temporary anti-theft tactic?

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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Can I pull some fuses to use as a temporary anti-theft tactic?

Ok so I pick up my new (to me) truck on tuesday. I plan on using it to go on a snowmobile trip in BC and I'd like to make it semi-steal proof. I don't have the time at the moment to get an alarm system installed SO with that in mind, could I pull the fuses to the fuel system or starter to prevent the truck from starting. Or am I asking for potential problems if I forget I pulled said fuses and try firing it up (throw codes like a banshee?). The hotel we stay at has a locked and gated but I'd like to further ensure that should some lowlife doesn't swipe my new truck should he/she target it.

Any other ideas I could try? I plan on getting an alarm/remote starter installed on the truck soon. I worked/am working my tail off to buy this rig, last thing I need is some moron ripping it out of my possession.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Check under the hood in the big fuse box. There is some large fuses in there I bet would get the job done. If there are some for the pump that would be my bet as to where they hide em.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Quick fix is to install a toggle switch between the "Switch" wire on your auxiliary solenoid to the starter.
Or even a switch to bypass the fuel solenoid. Make sure you get the correct amp switch though. If it burns out, then you will be the who got proofed.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Is there a starter relay you could pull?
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Is there a starter relay you could pull?
I do it everytime I leave mine at the airport to go to work.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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What year is it as the 2006 up have a built in anti theft system so the engine does not run more then 30 second with out the proper key in it.
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