Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent Easy and Cheap
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2021
- Send the thieves packing! Today we will be installing a Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent on my nieces 2006 Honda Accord. Has your catalytic converter been stolen? Then this just might stop it from happening again. For under 70 bucks we made it very hard for a thief to run off with the cat. Simple do it yourself solution to a big and expensive problem.
Simple How To you can do in your driveway.
Bought a kit from a company that had 25" of stainless braided cable and two anti-theft brackets that the wire went through , and looped around the converter. Our company liftgate lasted two weeks in the parking lot before thiefs cut off the wire and the converter (again). All these devices moderately supply deterence . What is needed is fed laws sending scrap yard owners to prision if they purchase non-vin number converters. Spend 5 minutes today and contact your state reps and senators.
"Thieves don't like work. That's why the steal."
I'd prefer a hydraulic system that lowers the frame to the ground when the circuit is cut.
Car manufacturers need to start making cars with cat protection as standard, or completely plated up.
We need tougher laws on this. Something like "If a cat is cut you'll lose a nut".
Honda Element owner here. I've been brainstorming deterrents for about two weeks till my parts come in. This is very similar to one of my ideas. I was gong to braid three lengths around all the way to the muffler flange. Another idea involved a Co2 cartridge and some glass shards.
Mark is one awesome uncle. Kudos for coming up with this deterrent.
I like those handheld propane torches. Turn it on, aim it at thief's foot, listen for the theif to hit his head on the bottom of the car. Affordable and handy, I keep one in my car for unexpected events.
"Thieves don't like work, that's why they steal!" Perfect Quote!
There needs to be a law that requires manufacturers to install protection devices for catalytics
State law needs to prohibit the sale of cat converters. Period.
You have a good idea but it "might" only deter theft not prevent it. Along with sawzalls, thieves also have cordless cut-off wheels which make quick work of clamps and steel cable.
Your sister is lucky she has you as a brother.
I do think it's a great deterrent but I see holes which would still allow them to steal the cat. What you have done is still very good and looks quite intimidating for a thief which is the point really!
This is how I protect my catalytic converter. This works 100%. First I remove it and then store my catalytic converter in a safe place. When I need to take my car in for a smog check I'll briefly re-install my catalytic converter. With this method no thief will ever steal my catalytic converter. Problem solved!
I have a Honda Element. I wrapped it in 50ft of 5/16 steel cable. Used a few U nuts on the cable and some JB weld on the threads. It would take 10 or 15 minutes to get the cat off with a Sawzall. Been 2 years..still there.
Nice job. Thanks for Sharing....and Thanks for taking care of your family!
So Innovative; thank you. My catalytic converter stolen off 2005 Hyundai Sonata LX; around four weeks ago. As of the moment, I am talking to an exhaust shop/repair shop about the above (a deterrent (before replacing it)). [You are right; my estimate for fix and oxygen sensor replacement is $1400. + mental stress + insurance phone/e-mail + police report + added vehicle security]. I am thankful that this is repairable. 🙏
This is great for do it yourselfers but if a person had to pay 5 hours at 110 dollar shop rate it will get expensive quick. Luckily I did a home welding course. Great tips , great info, great vid, thanks, thumbs up.
If a person can't weld, just rivet to the clamp. Also instead of welding cable to clamp can also use JB weld exhaust wrap to wrap around cables as well, just some more ideas. Weld nuts on clamps or use JB weld on the threads.