chilsta
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- '94 S124 E300D
So I'd like to replace the alarm that was in the car when I bought it and add some kind of mechanical immobiliser.
Having read through various alarm posts/recommendations on this forum it seems like Clifford have got the best rep, but I'm open to any make.
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced model that:
With an older MB Diesel like this with an engine that's mainly mechanical, which circuits are available/advisable to immobilise?
What do people think about some sort of mechanical immobilisation? Back in the early 90s I saw a system advertised that was a key operated one way valve for the brakes. The idea was that you fixed the metal box including the valve & lock to the body, then ran a brake pipe through it. When locked, if someone tried to steal the car, as soon as they hit the brakes they stayed on (or at least the wheel the locked pipe feeds would). I've never seen or heard anything of this type of thing since but have always thought it seemed like a good idea.
Back in 2005 Dieselman mentioned a similar device for the Diesel line. I can't find anything like this online either.
I've also read about a factory option on the W124 that somehow locked the transmission.
I'm after something that can't be defeated electrically, is reasonably easy for me to install, simple to operate from the driver's seat and doesn't involve the hassle of something like a steering wheel lock that needs to be stored somewhere.
Any help/advice much appreciated.
Having read through various alarm posts/recommendations on this forum it seems like Clifford have got the best rep, but I'm open to any make.
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced model that:
- Has a decent level of security and amount of features
- Integrates with the W124 central locking
- Operates the MB total closure
- Has at least one immobiliser circuit
With an older MB Diesel like this with an engine that's mainly mechanical, which circuits are available/advisable to immobilise?
What do people think about some sort of mechanical immobilisation? Back in the early 90s I saw a system advertised that was a key operated one way valve for the brakes. The idea was that you fixed the metal box including the valve & lock to the body, then ran a brake pipe through it. When locked, if someone tried to steal the car, as soon as they hit the brakes they stayed on (or at least the wheel the locked pipe feeds would). I've never seen or heard anything of this type of thing since but have always thought it seemed like a good idea.
Back in 2005 Dieselman mentioned a similar device for the Diesel line. I can't find anything like this online either.
I've also read about a factory option on the W124 that somehow locked the transmission.
I'm after something that can't be defeated electrically, is reasonably easy for me to install, simple to operate from the driver's seat and doesn't involve the hassle of something like a steering wheel lock that needs to be stored somewhere.
Any help/advice much appreciated.