[AT] Waay OT

[Steve W.]

Larry Goss wrote:
> I'll do what I can, Dave.  It should be available with an on-line
> search.  The lady was headed north on an Interstate and led state
> troopers on a wild chase that lasted 58 minutes at speeds in excess
> of 100 miles per hour.  She was in contact via cell phone with a
> number of people during that time.  She finally was able to get
> slowed down by pulling up on the accelerator while pushing on the
> brakes simultaneously.  I'll send URL info when I find it.
> 
> Larry


LOTS of newer vehicles use a transponder key these days. No real 
ignition switch just a fob or a fob with a tab that looks like a USB 
plug that you just stick in a socket. They can be pure he11 for 
fire/ambulance folks because most will work as long as they are within 
3-4 feet of the car! Nothing like thinking your OK and having the engine 
start cranking due to a problem with the button or fob!

Our policy on most vehicles is open the hood and cut the battery cables. 
Works OK till you get a vehicle that doesn't have the battery under the 
hood, Or hybrids that can easily kill you if you cut the H.V. feed to 
the motor.

-- 
Steve W.