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Rob Painter, ASE, CFL, CFEI

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My background in auto theft is extensive. I have been directly involved in the repair of over 10,000 theft recovered vehicles. I also do insurance investigation as to how a vehicle was last operated. My clients are insurance companies and attorneys. Was featured in the A & E auto theft documentary "Stealing Wheels" July 26, 2000. Has consulted with Daimler Chrysler steering column engineers to make their steering columns harder to defeat. Holds patent # 6,039,140 for 8 different variations to protect air bags from theft.

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I Specialize In The Service Application & Functions Of Aftermarket Car Alarms, Remote Starters & Keyless Entries. Allthough I Can Not Do Full Installation Technical Support Here, I will Answer General Questions On Installation, Or Malfunctioning Systems.

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2009-11-05 Ford F150 Anti Theft malfunction:

Hello, The system you are referring to is Ford's factory alarm and not the so-called anti-theft transponder key ignition. Since it is factory installed, there is only one place you can take it to

2009-11-04 anti-theft malfunctioning:

Ok, an installer would place the velet switch in a semi hidden area. I'd look under the dash area for a button or, a toggle switch. When you locate it, turn on the ignition key, press and hold in

2009-11-04 Security Light:

Hello, No, the PK III has nothing to do with stalling and only operates from the start circuit. Once running will not cause engine to stall. GM can be very confusing because the security light generally

2009-11-03 remote starter:

Hello, You were not writing to me. It may have been Bob at AutoTech. I don't get into discussions about installing remote starts. I have done my share, but I do not deal with this area. You may want

2009-11-03 my dodge wont disarm:

Ok, an installer would place the velet switch in a semi hidden area. I'd look under the dash area for a button or, a toggle switch. When you locate it, turn on the ignition key, press and hold in

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