273963 226 Cars & Transportation Driving General Driving true Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:39:30 -0800 hot-wire,hot,wiring,car,vehicle,keys,lost,starting,without,transportation,automobile,auto How To Hot-Wire a Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/273963-How-To-HotWire-a-Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/273963-How-To-HotWire-a-Car/edit approved 0 nowpotternow http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 82 102888 1 0 Warning Hot-wiring a car is dangerous and is likely to damage your vehicle. Never hot-wire anyone’s car but yours and be prepared to show your proof of ownership.

]]> 102889 2 0 Step Try a screwdriver Pound a flat-head screwdriver into the ignition and turn it like a key. This will ruin the ignition cylinder, but it’s effective on many cars manufactured before the mid ’90s.

]]> 102890 3 0 Step Remove the ignition cover If the car doesn’t start, pull the screwdriver out of the ignition and remove the screws in the panels on the top and bottom of the steering column. Next, use the flat-head screwdriver to pry off the plastic panels and expose the ignition cylinder and the wires running to it. Be gentle to minimize damage to the steering column.

]]> 102891 4 0 Step Identify the battery and starter wires Identify the battery and starter wires. Generally the two red wires handle the car’s power, and the one or two brown wires connect to the starter. Consult your car’s manual to learn its specific wire color code.

]]> 102892 5 0 Step Connect the power wires Put on the gloves, and use the cutters to cut the power wires from the cylinder. Then, strip the ends and connect them by twisting them together to provide power to the lights, radio, and other electrical systems.

]]> 102893 6 0 Step Connect the starter wires Cut the starter wires from the cylinder and strip the ends. Be extremely careful not to touch the exposed ends as they carry a powerful live current and will shock you. Touch them together, and as soon as the car has started, pull them apart and tape the ends to avoid getting shocked while driving.

]]> 102894 7 0 Tip If the car has only has one starter wire, touch it to the exposed part of the connected power wires to start the car.

]]> 102895 8 0 Step Deal with additional security Deal with additional security. In some cars the steering-wheel lock’s bolt can be pried open by jamming a screwdriver between the top of the steering column and the steering wheel.

]]> 102896 9 0 Tip Newer cars have complex wheel locks and electronic key systems that are nearly impossible to circumvent without tools and in-depth knowledge.

]]> 102897 10 0 Step Turn the car off Turn the car off by separating the power wires from each other. Now it’s time to find that extra set of keys and head to the repair shop, pronto.

]]> 102898 11 0 Fact In 2008, vehicle thefts in the U.S. declined for the fifth year in a row.

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