Security & Theft Master keys

[LouNY]

Long time ago (1950's) a smart mechanic told me an easy trick to prevent theft. Wire the cigarette lighter as a switch to the ignition, push in the lighter to ground out the coil - won't start till lighter pulled out. Yes you have to remove the 12V wire from the lighter first then wire it in for use as a switch only. Something like this wired to whatever (start circuit) to prevent theft.

Untill several years ago that wouldn't have worked for me, none of my stuff would start without a cigarette going so the lighters always worked

 

[RBLapham]

Untill several years ago that wouldn't have worked for me, none of my stuff would start without a cigarette going so the lighters always worked

Yes me too - in the 60" I smoked like a chimney and needed the lighter. This trick takes a wire connected to the post that the removed 12V used so it will ground out the added wire when the lighter pushed in. Could have it provide ground to the starter circuit or spark circuit. Tractor would work only if the lighter pushed in.

 

[deserteagle71]

My insurance agent tried to talk me into putting in a camera in my pole barn, when I bought insurance for my new tractor. I think the insurance company should spring for the camera.
I would like to get a second spare for my tractor. Wondered if you could get them on the net? I could not find any that specifically said for MX5400 Kubota.
I guess I could go to the dealer.

Are you talking about a second spare key? Go to Messick's (Messicks | Your home for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota & More...) and they can fit you right up. That's where I got my spare for my Kubota.

 

[Aquabird]

Are you talking about a second spare key? Go to Messick's (Messicks | Your home for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota & More...) and they can fit you right up. That's where I got my spare for my Kubota.

Yes. I have a spare, but want another. I would have to go online, that would be a long drive for a key. I live in the N.W. part of OHIO. thanks will try that.

 

[RickB]

Yes. I have a spare, but want another. I would have to go online, that would be a long drive for a key. I live in the N.W. part of OHIO. thanks will try that.

Do you not think that your local dealer ships parts?

 

[LouNY]

Yes. I have a spare, but want another. I would have to go online, that would be a long drive for a key. I live in the N.W. part of OHIO. thanks will try that.

How many do you want;
5pcs Ignition Key H32412 for Kubota Tractor M47 M48 M5 MX54 632 | eBay

 

[mred2]

Most new heavy equipment is going to a code. In the past our shop used to put hidden switch on equipment that only the owner knew where. Not sure it helped. We have had equipment driven into lakes and more than one put in a hole and covered. If they want it they will get it. Mine is off the road, out of site and behind locked gates. Also, lake large dog that barks and a gun that bites.

 

[k0ua]

Hilarious but darned near true !!

A few years back a co-worker aged 42 and i jumped into a strange to both of us vehicle. He got out of the drivers seat and asked me to drive "this thing" because he never learned how to drive a stick. It was some sort of substitute for one of our company cars. Of course I learned on a stick so no problem, but the number of people that can drive a stick here in the US is shrinking. I don't think it is that way in Europe though as I see over there even police cars have sticks, and many are diesel powered.

 

[Aquabird]

Thanks, all I just called dealer and picked up a spare set. $10 for 2.

 

[crazyal]

My Case backhoe has a real key (looks like an older GM version). Not that it matters as unlike a car that locks the steering wheel and (on newer cars) communicates with the computer the key is just a switch on equipment and anyone with just basic knowledge could bypass it. The real security is the hood and fuel door can have a padlock on it. Simply disconnecting the battery each night and locking the hood would deter most thieves. Even that could be defeated nowadays with a cordless sawzall.