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Old 04-21-2025, 01:55 PM
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I have installed universal automotive ignition switches in a few carts, these are about $20-$25 at the auto parts stores, and typically come with 2 or 4 unique keys, fairly simple to replace the factory key with the unique key. This will at least slow the thief. The kill switch is also a very good idea, but as noted, this needs to be hidden. It is also possible to install an old school car alarm (12 volt) which can be setup to sound the horn and flash the lights to scare off the thief. Once again, this needs to be hidden.
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