Stop My Engine (1 Viewer)

[Carpmart]

dpsuk999 - have you fitted it yet? Any good?

 

[Charlie57]

Thought it was supposed to be a diy fit?
Using a garage adds to the cost.

Depens on a persons ability some are better DIY'ers than others

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Depens on a persons ability some are better DIY'ers than others

The whole idea of the project was to show and review the ease of fitting etc ( supposed to be a DIY job) as part of the review.

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[bobnick]

Tech, telephone i'm out.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Bump

 

[Fontie]

dpsuk999 - have you fitted it yet? Any good?

Bump

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[Jim]

Just been reading about it and it had 3 different modes which does include a ‘service’ mode

Once I’ve received it and fitted it I’ll give a full review

Has this been fitted? If not could you send it back to me as a number of members wanted to fit and review it. Thanks.

Jim Brown
Jasmin Lodge
Crabtree Lane
Sutton-On-Sea
Lincolnshire
LN12 2RS

 

[dpsuk999]

Hi Jim, sorry it wasn’t fitted before my trip and I’m currently away until October. I’ll get my parents to go get it and post it back. I’ll let you know once they have sent it.

 

[dpsuk999]

Royal Mail collecting tomorrow.

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[Ditcha]

There's a MK10 out now

 

[busby]

There's a MK10 out now

Mk10,,one of Jaguars best,,BUSBY.

 

[bobnick]

Mk10,,one of Jaguars best,,BUSBY.

After the Vi2 E-Type i would agree

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[PaulandChrissy]

Keen to see this review. Sounds like a good idea. Bit concerned what happens if your phone is dead or broken.

 

[TheBig1]

Keen to see this review. Sounds like a good idea. Bit concerned what happens if your phone is dead or broken.

As I understand it, you can enter a code to over ride the engine blocker

 

[PaulandChrissy]

All will be revealed in the instructions I presume.

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[PaulandChrissy]

Looks like there’s a unique Bluetooth security code to access the unit and put it in Valet mode, or Emergency disable mode, or Hijack mode (normal). (TheBig1 mentioned) This can be done with any phone as long as you know the security code that you chose at the initial setup. Apparently it’s not visible to other phone users in their Bluetooth menu.
Looks pretty comprehensive. Nice.

 

[Odd job]

My daughter has had a Goast on her last two Range Rovers, this looks similar except with the Ghost the code is entered by pushing 4 random control buttons on the car. It also has a fob for valet mode. Similar but doesn't rely on Bluetooth, the Ghost is an installer fit not DIY so probably more expensive.

 

[SpeedyDux]

If only bluetooth was 100% reliable. The connection to my Panasonic stereo fitted in the Ducato cab drops out randomly at a range of less than 2 foot. This does not creat trust or confidence.

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[PaulandChrissy]

If only bluetooth was 100% reliable. The connection to my Panasonic stereo fitted in the Ducato cab drops out randomly at a range of less than 2 foot. This does not creat trust or confidence.

Good point. Could be a nightmare if it cuts out driving down the motorway. Maybe they have thought of that and it only operates during starting the vehicle.

 

[1967bowesj]

Jim
Have you received this back yet?
Which member is doing the review now?

 

[Steve and Denise]

I am seriously thinking of fitting one as they seem better than a none starting device, If someone is trying to steal your van and it won’t start they rip the dash apart as seen on here with the vanbitz none starter they never got the van but the damage was thousands.
Where as this unit will allow the engine to start and run for a short time then the engine will die and the horn sounds to attract attention once on the road, most thieves will not mess about on the side of the road trying to get a vehicle started at a cost of £150 also 20% MHF discount so £120 what’s not to like.

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[suavecarve]

When a review becomes available I would want to know what happens if you're a non Bluetooth on all the time phone user.
Would I need to turn Bluetooth on to start my motor every time or could I just return to find my van stolen and then activate Bluetooth in order to shut the engine down ?
As the keys are with us if the van were to move out of range of the keys Meta contact me to advise and then I would want to activate it as it won't have gone too far

 

[1967bowesj]

When a review becomes available I would want to know what happens if you're a non Bluetooth on all the time phone user.
Would I need to turn Bluetooth on to start my motor every time or could I just return to find my van stolen and then activate Bluetooth in order to shut the engine down ?
As the keys are with us if the van were to move out of range of the keys Meta contact me to advise and then I would want to activate it as it won't have gone too far

I would expect you need Bluetooth on while you running the engine only.

 

[Steve and Denise]

When a review becomes available I would want to know what happens if you're a non Bluetooth on all the time phone user.
Would I need to turn Bluetooth on to start my motor every time or could I just return to find my van stolen and then activate Bluetooth in order to shut the engine down ?
As the keys are with us if the van were to move out of range of the keys Meta contact me to advise and then I would want to activate it as it won't have gone too far

I have never turned off my Bluetooth if you send them an email they will confirm the situation

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[eddie]

I am seriously thinking of fitting one as they seem better than a none starting device, If someone is trying to steal your van and it won’t start they rip the dash apart as seen on here with the vanbitz none starter they never got the van but the damage was thousands.

But the damage caused by the thwarted thief was to plastic trim and wiring looms all Fiat, all plug in, clip (screw) on replaceable parts, all covered by Insurance

Where as this unit will allow the engine to start and run for a short time then the engine will die and the horn sounds to attract attention once on the road,

Or driven off if your blue tooth has connected to your Sonos or myriad of other house hold Bluetooth devices

most thieves will not mess about on the side of the road trying to get a vehicle started at a cost of £150 also 20% MHF discount so £120 what’s not to like.

A £120 gadget that can stop my engine when I am driving it !

The reason that all insurance approved tracking systems inhibit the vehicle starting is that is the only safe way of immobilising

Look the Non Starter has a Bluetooth emergency override for a reason, ‘if’ for any reason you can’t start your engine you have an option, be it due to

Network issue
Mechanical failure
Software failure
Human error

All actual, real life, potential issues, all resolvable ultimately, but none life threatening

Different story if your driving 4 ton of motorhome down the motorway, on a dark wet road and the engine cuts out!

Brakes, steering and power gone!

A bit different to the moped rolling to a stop in the promotional video

I cannot suggest strongly enough that any one fitting one of these devices tells their insurance company exactly what it is and exactly what it does, Stops the engine whilst driving, potentially

 

[Steve and Denise]

So Bluetooth is an unreliable connection?

 

[eddie]

So Bluetooth is an unreliable connection?

Well, everyone has different experiences using it I guess, I get annoyed how often my car for example, decides to connect to my wife’s phone which is with her, in the house, when I’m sat in the car, with my phone in the car, driving off then the car tells me I can’t change as ‘I’m driving’

One thing I do know is that Bluetooth can work up to Kilometre, and I wouldn’t want my van being driven away by a thief that far before my security worked.

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[Steve and Denise]

All very conflicting info

Well, everyone has different experiences using it I guess, I get annoyed how often my car for example, decides to connect to my wife’s phone which is with her, in the house, when I’m sat in the car, with my phone in the car, driving off then the car tells me I can’t change as ‘I’m driving’

One thing I do know is that Bluetooth can work up to Kilometre, and I wouldn’t want my van being driven away by a thief that far before my security worked.

some say 2 feet you say 1 kilometre it’s not good enough to keep your engine running but it’s good enough to get your engine running if your imobiliser fails
All to confusing for a Sunday morning

 

[St3v3]

One thing I do know is that Bluetooth can work up to Kilometre, and I wouldn’t want my van being driven away by a thief that far before my security worked.

You've got zero chance of getting that distance from a phone.

 

[dabhand]

Different story if your driving 4 ton of motorhome down the motorway, on a dark wet road and the engine cuts out!

Brakes, steering and power gone!

Very valid point this and a huge reason not to fit it if true

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