How to Hot Wire a Car
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2010
- How to Hot Wire a Car
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No keys and no help in sight? Here's how to get your car moving again.
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.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: 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.
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.
Step 6: 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.
Tip
Newer cars have complex wheel locks and electronic key systems that are nearly impossible to circumvent without tools and in-depth knowledge.
Step 7: 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.
Did You Know?
In 2008, vehicle thefts in the U.S. declined for the fifth year in a row.
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So, without proof of ownership the car wont start?
Ian Kertzman XDXD
Ian Kertzman "I must see your proof of ownership before starting, Dave."
***** Yes, I obviously know that.... you must be fun at parties :D
Ian Kertzman I think so! My car wouldn't start unless I prove it by having the correct key stuck into it. ;)
Musa G. lies, cops only warning shot you in the chest, stop lying!!
Dammit, lost my keys in the middle of nowhere. Luckily I brought my hammer, screwdrivers, manual, wire cutters and rubber gloves with me
JayJay97 bol 😂
JayJay97 DID YOU BRING PROOF OF OWNERSHIP?
Legit all that stuff should be in your car either way
Well... With the exception of the manual (And glove but who needs safety) all of those tools are easily replaced by a damn good knife with a rubber or wooden handle (Which as a man you should have on you anyways)
You forgot the proof of ownership
Let's just be honest guys. None of us are carthieves. We're either here because of GTA or because we wanna survive the apocalypse.
yeah, i was playing Cataclysm dark days ahead and hotwired a car, wondered if it would be as though in real life, almost
GTA for me
@@thelastyeetbender4429 Dude, best game
yeah came here from gta, saw the gta character hotwire the car in like 5 seconds wondered if professionals could do the same irl
Well not yet at least
I just imagine some dude is actually stealing a car then went to RUclips to learn how to hotwire a car and he's just as surprised as I am than this video exists.
Dats me yo
@@reillyfreeman5739 did you steal it?
SneakySynergy got a Instagram I’ll show u
@@reillyfreeman5739 oli_wrx02 hmu
I'm not suprist, you could probably learn how to make a deadly virus (not covid) if you put enough time in
i just came here to learn this just in case of a apocalypse
lol, right i was watching the walking dead and decided to learn how to hotwire a car just in case
+ShittGotRealChannel lolll Same here
+Eduardo Trujillo-Contreras So, you'd lose your car keys in the apocalypse?
+Eduardo Trujillo-Contreras same
+Eduardo Trujillo-Contreras ME TOOO
How do I get proof of ownership if the car isn't mine?
there should be one in the compartment
Fake it
Forge it
Chuckled pretty good at this one. Cheers 👍
@Zulu Lima no, i wan't thank you right now
Thanks
I’m literally right beside a car with its window down low.. nobody’s in it. Thanks for the helps guys. Me and my family will be so thankful ❤️
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@@brotherdj777 Lmao y’all actually religious. can’t relate
@@1su66 I’m religious but not the cringy “oh surrender your life to God” I’m more of a “oh God made us so be nice to each other” I can’t stand the people who spam it in comments
@@brotherdj777shut up its just a joke
@@Jerry_F well said brother, I don’t know why we are discussing this on a video on how to Hotwire a car tho
Congratulations, You just helped the whole hood out 😂😂😭
😭
Ahahahah
Lmfaoo
Lmao true
Yeah I got me a new mitsubishi
gta: *hotwires car in 4 seconds*
real life: *takes around 10-50 minutes*
Big Smoke that’s good to know
ONGGG why cant everything be as easy as it is in gta
All you had to do was follow the damm train CJ
Same in the movies
The first method is pretty fast. I took a mechanic class for about a year and they had a car with a screwdriver for a key to start it lol
Shows how to hotwire 'your' car and then randomly shows a graph about vehicle theft.
lel
I died at that part
Means it's time to start stealing
That's called fun fact, genius
@@soapmeridius hahahahahah 1ZM
Dammit. I have everything expect my proof of ownership.
lmao
the rubber gloves are for the cop, to shorten the procedure
lmfao
And obviously an understanding of the English language.
Everything "expect" your proof of ownership.
Or
Everything " EXCEPT" your proof of ownership? .
“Vehicle thefts have declined for the 5th straight year in a row”
H O W TO HOTWIRE A CAR
gotta get those numbers back up somehow. XD
So we all came to this video to figure out how to set up booby traps to prevent people from committing grand theft auto on are vehicles right?
Must be fake. In the movies they pull the plastic casing apart with hands, and the wires are already stripped and ready to go.
Cuz its just a Movie?
To not break the casing he u screwed it, but in the movies they don't have time to get a screw driver and in screw it so they just break it off. And the wires aren't already exposed in the movies if you watch they rip the wires out and that's how there's the exposed end
Are you serious thats in the movies. Its already done 4 them. It's called acting.
Butter Skull not a fan of humor eyy...
Terry Silvester U wot m8?
In Soviet Russia, car must prove ownership of you
😂😂😂😂😂
In Capitalist America... Bank rob you!
In mother Russia, bears have right to arms
Jeff Natysin in Russia deer run over you
in Russia, game plays you
As a guy who had 7 car stealing charges on my record, let me tell you, half the time we just jammed a flathead in ignition and move some pins and wires around until it started, took us 30 seconds sometimes. Only on gm models though
Can it work on Chevy's
@@TheBmills415 Lol why you asking🤣🤣🤣
@@isaacalzate8262
I forget why I even asked lol
Will this work on a 67' ford fastback?
Wdym by moving pins and wires?
I'm happy to report that this works on my neighbor's car as well 😀
Bro 💀
Oh Mr. Officer i lost my keys, but I happened to have screwdrivers, hammer, gloves and wire stripper...geez
Lmao
SomeDood we found whos probably gonna steal the next car
Am i the only one who has a basic tool kit in my car...
@@SimuProChannel i know righ
technically all u need is a screw driver and wire strippers. both of which are usually in a car.
Sucks for y'all. To hotwire a car I just need to push LT and RT repeatedly
True Story bro.
I like the idea, but they mean in real life. Duh!
darkangel13915 Haha yup
Man imagine if there was someone who buts a bomb inside the car and when someone trys to steal it it blows up!!!
YES!!! LMAO
Thanks man, I’m really enjoying my new 2003 Honda Civic with leather interior.
r/holup
Thanks for teaching me how to steal-- i mean start my car without keys.
you mean "your" car, you need to specified who's car you steal- i mean you borrow
How to get "your" car moving again. Hehehe
+That Guy Now now, it's a lot harder than a GTA protagonist, such as Niko Bellic or Trevor Philips makes it seem.
MrSupercar55
Not with older cars.
Yeah
May or may not of used this method once or twice before hahahaha.
i hotwired with friends while skipping then brought car back so idk whats gonna happen
"Look, 'ma! I just got a Lamborghini!"
Most Lamborghini automatic. And it is almost impossible to Hotwire one. Sorry for English is bad
+A Player 69 here in my garage, just got this new Lamborghini here.
+Sam Goldsworthy It is possible with a transponder chip and correct radio input, you can solder it in.
I just saw you on a Filthy Frank video, lol
+BobDawg173 what's that guys name
i live in a ghetto and thats good cause now i can practice my skills
RATATATTATA
Mke
Lmao jp
That moment when car starts successfully by these instructions
"MISSION PASSED + RESPECT"
mom: darnit wheres my keys? now how are we going to get home?
me: i can hot wire a car
mom: where'd you learn that?
me: i have a lot of free time
I literally laughed my ass off when you said that!! XD
***** Meh i thought it was funny, my little sister posted this.
XD
PeaceSignTape
lol
same
I started thinking about how screwed I'd be if zombies ever attacked, so I figured I'd better start learning quick.
Watching walking dead and looked this up
same, but I've been prepping
lol I was seriously JUST watching The Walking Dead and I saw Daryl try and hotwire a car, but it didn't work so I thought, "Hey, I need to learn this stuff," so that's why I'm here 😂
+Jay Cruz LOL
same here bro am just learning this in case of a Zombie Apocalypse or a war
I'm getting ready for Corona mutated and led to a zombie apocalypse.
lol nbs
Yo you ain't lyin
True. Since the cdc has admitted to having airborne rabies in their video february 2020 acip meeting "unfinished business". 🤭
0:12
*Thief's watching to steal cars* : Oh no!
*_Stolen vehicles drops to zero_*
"Did you know? Vehicle thefts in the U.S. declined for the 5th year in a row."
"Subscribe and let's all help get it back up."
Nice
lmao xD
Very good, just nabbed myself a lovely Impreza STI :D
***** Why are you admitting to committing a crime?
At least he is honest about it.
***** You forgot to add ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 .. 9001 ._.
I would steal an STI too :)
Shane Earley So did I, except Rockstar Games called it a Sultan RS.
*people outside my window*
" Now why do you need to know that?"
*Me laying in bed*
"So one day you won't be there"
Ironically enough, I found this cause I was curious while watching ZNation. You see them do it so often in a ton of zombie and apocalyptic TV shows and movies and I wanted to know if it was truly as easy as they make it seem.
Apparently it is...lol.
Just nabbed myself a nice Bravado Banshee with this tutorial
Got myself a fagio
darkangel13915 Faggios are too hard to hotwire for me
:(
Lol 👍
Jude Pelaez Got a Truffade Adder that way. Quite a short drive to Michael de Santa's safehouse. Also got me a Sultan RS over in Liberty City as well. The ol' gal drifts like a G6.
Jude Pelaez the benefactor feltzer is better
...and so my new career begins
My little pony grand theft auto.
lol
Wassup brownie
ba dumm tssss
I haven’t lost my keys but I’m willing to give this a try just in case I do. So I’ll simulate the scenario by throwing my keys in the river and then casually walking to the nearest old looking type of car that doesn’t have the security elements you describe. After a few cuts of wires I’ll be ready in no time to drive to wherever suits me the most. Most likely I’ll drive to a low security bank whereby I’ll check on RUclips on how to rob such a bank.
“Car thefts are down for the 5th year” after this video, they’ll be drastically rising and nobody will know why 😂
5,600 people just got new cars.
hahahahah
A new Ferrari
Yerpaherpaderpa
Lmfao true that
Looks like im getting a new car :)
1) Open the hood
2) Locate the coil wire (it's a red wire at the rear of the engine) and run a wire from the + side of the battery, to the + side of the coil (or the red wire that goes to the coil) This gives power to the dash
3) Locate the starter solenoid. (follow the + battery cable) You will see a small wire & the + cable, cross these 2 with pliers. This cranks the engine.
4) Make sure the car is in neutral (in park if it's automatic) & the parking break is on. Then unlock the steering wheel
Can u please help me. I have a 2003 Honda Civic ex automatic trans. I have a new starter a new battery a new alternator and the thing won't start. I turn the key All electrical things turn on but no crank at all. A few people have said it's something with my car not recognizing the key or something along the lines of the ignition system being damaged. I was hoping you could please give me a way to start my car safely and not have to depend on the key/ignition system. I just don't have any $ to replace a part. This car is my livelihood, I use it to do door dash and now it's been down for a week and I have ZERO $ please explain in detail how I can get her running again.
@@LS-ti1rz i dont think the 10 year old comment will reply man..
@@xod851ya never know😂
@@LS-ti1rz push start it
@@mollester5186 people still commenting after 10 years? 😐
Now I'm sure In case of an apocalyptic scenario I will never run out of cars😂😂😂
Zombie apocalypse: happens
Me who can’t legally drive yet and doesn’t own a car: I’ve been looking forward this.
One step closer to acting out on my grand theft auto fantasies.
Thanks to this video I can now drive that van that's been parked in a lot for months now
lolol
Thanks Howcast! I got me a Mercedes, a yellow cab and a quad bike thanks to your tips!
Honestly the method my dad taught
Me is that drill the ingition to break the key pins and then get a flat blade screw driver n turn it like a key this trick works on almost all cars like SUVs,sedans from 2004-2012
Can you make a video for that?
I will make sure to remember this until a zombie apocalypse starts
good luck caring the tools around.
Same thing I was thinking!
Thats the only reason I watched the video😅
I watched this video for this reason.
XtremeGamer You just need a pocket knife really.
My RUclips history is very suspicious.. Just watched a video of picking a lock and now this
No way, me too
Last night I watch a video of how to pick a lock, and now I'm watching this. Please don't find me suspicious.
@@phantomfox5842 RUclips is trying to turn us into criminals I literally just did the same thing.
popped up in my recommended, and that intro brought me back 5 years
How cast is my favorite RUclips channel now
I was thinking of stealing a car but this looks like a lot of work
the original slim jim. That's how you get in.
Flash Stax Nope. Nowhere near as quick as it is in GTA.
No one got time for that lol
But you would need proof of owner ship or it wont work
@@Nf_904 choppers don't ask for ownership my friend
Thanks to this video I'm a professional car thief
yeah be sure to carry rubber gloves and electrical tape so that you are safe safety first!
+o01q2w3e thanks...mister
Brandon Arena well ur too late buddy 😓
o01q2w3e like said it taras(crazy russan hacker) the safety is numer one piority
😂
Been eyeing my neighbour's lamborghini for long. Thanks Howcast. :P
Me: Why is this in my recommended
Also me: RUclips must be telling me something
537 cops disliked this video
Hahahahahaha yes
nice one
605, haha
1.3k dislikes
1.7k cops have disliked this video.
Just a small correction, it's only 12V, sure there's a lot of amps(depending on the battery) but 12v wont pierce your finger skin (it will pierce your tongue but fight temptation and dont lick the power wires). Therefore insulated gloves are unnecessary, just be careful when touching the starter wires, you will see sparks and it can burn you if you're touching the metal ends of the wire.
Wow thanks super helpful🤙 Got myself a really nice Gtr with this amazing life hack
Wow this video was so helpful! Thanks to you I now have a new Toyota 2020! Thank you
gta makes it look so easy
China town wars haha
JaiJay yeah they do it in like 5 seconds this takes 2 minutes cause I was going to Hotwire a Lamborghini I saw but I don't got time for all that........jk
It is easy lol...
Movies make it look ez as well
lol GTA cars don't have any panels and the wires are pre-cut because it's
Los Santos
where the military's aim is worse than a group of stormtroopers'
Proof of ownership? Ain't nobody got time fo dat
Thanks a lot, this will prove useful in my current job.
WOW!!! Thanks to you ,i have 23 cars now!!!!
hahaha I love that the "you will need" list includes proof of ownership, because people who want to hotwire cars are doing it just for fun on their own : )
It is as though our friends here have merely run out of "How's" and have resorted to "How to do illegal activity."
word. lol
Most useful video in my recommendations ever
This is actually the most useful video on the topic.
Im trying to install a push to start button
So am i the only one who will admit i only came here to learn how to steal a car
nah bro I was thinking the same thing but gotta play it smart if you don't wanna get caught
Ya man
RHOKiT Man keep em before 2003 that way anything over 1995 you hotwire and anything before you can just pop a flat head screwdriver in the ignition
Same
Me too
Awesome! Now I can get my rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta running again!
It's so easy to lose those keys! lol
Thanks bro!
"My"
JoinCrossFire lmfao
+LoneStarGamer It was made in '62 so you should be able to pick the ignition lock. No steering locks or immobilizers for you to worry about. :)
Thanks for the help. Off to do this to a car that’s definitely mine
thank goodness i found this vid i lost my keys and don't have any spares but now im omw to home depot to get new ones !! Thanks alot !
How to play GTA........ outside.
the best graphics mod
unknown
Remote control a car and drive it like a drone .....
paddymills12345 yes pls
Now to look for a heist crew for criminal mastermind payout... sick of randoms
Cheers! Just bagged a nice early 90's Toyota Hi-Lux! Just need a new ignition barrel, plates, VIN plate and drivers side window. =D
+R33Racer Good for you. I hear those things are invincible. I saw it on Top Gear.
Thank you Recommendations.
Thank you I needed this information ....... for a friend
1.65 million cars have recently been stolen due to a recent video on HowCast, news reports.
Zachary Wayman put get have?
I'm not trying this anymore this looks too difficult. In GTA china town wars it takes only 10 seconds
That's why I came here, I was wondering how long it accually takes to Hotwire a car.
slopcrusher yea it's a long process and ruins the car afterwards
+MacKenzie McDermott Takes less time in GTA IV.
MrSupercar55 that game sucks I prefer gta 5
MacKenzie McDermott Me too, but mine won't start up. The launcher works, but the game doesn't. It just shows Rockstar Games Social Club infinite loading time. I reinstalled the game twice but to no avail. I'm a PC gamer btw.
thank you howcast, very cool
Thanks dude just got a sick early 90’s ranger just need a new ignition and driver side window
0:20 Alright I've got the screwdrivers covered, who will bring the strippers?
the 619 dislikes are people that tried to steal a car and were caught
Funniest comment I've seen this week
no they were people who had their cars stolen lol
🤣🤣
YES BOY
A spare key can always be found above the driver side sun visor
Thank you! Now I will go get my new whip👌
Thank you Howcast !! With your videos, I`m now on the ten most wanted list !
Worked on my neighbour's car as well.
THANK YOU! You were very clear, and to the point.I appreciate you showing everything from start to finish.I am always terrified of being locked out. Thank you.
Thanks just started my carreer as a car thief today, this really helped
Thank you howcast
LOL, the featured video is "How to Survive Prison Life"
So, in 2008, vehicle thefts declined for the fifth consecutive year? Even though, in the midst of this, Rockstar Games had released GTA Vice City Stories, GTA San Andreas and GTA IV? Shows what you know, crazy over-protective parents trying to spoil it for everyone.
+MrSupercar55 and gta v...
Doge Nope, that was released in 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, 2014 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and 2015 for PC.
MrSupercar55
lol didnt read your comment right :p
Thanks dude I’m going to need this
I'm on some sort of list now, awesome.
Cheers, just robbed a nice motor!
How nice? Like, Lamborghini nice?
Lol
Nice try. Lamborghini's don't have their wires exposed at ALL
Roman Caddell says the guy who has never been in a Lamborghini in his life
that was 7 years ago. what do you do now...
278 people are sad that their cars were stolen. And one particular girl was very impressed that I didn't need the keys to drive her car ;)
Howcast doing its part in the fight against declining vehicle theft numbers.
thanks for the tutorial brother🙂🙂
Oh darn! I forgot my keys! At least I have insulated gloves, two different types of screwdrivers, wire cutters, and a hammer
Dont forget the strippers! You never forget the wire strippers.
Well actually . I just got dropped off from work where I left my car , I'm great at leaving things . Just so happens left my keys at the job site . Fortunately I have all my tools ... So yes it's plausible for this kind of event to happen . Especially seeing no one can come thru when need them ... I thank to uploader big time .. knowledge is power
" Get YOUR car moving again" LOL good one
Thanks howcast very cool
Readin a zombie apocalypse book and decided I needed this piece of info just in case. Carry on.
Thank you for the informative video. Can you make a video about how to get into a locked garage... You know since I lost my keys and the garage opener was in the keychain.. 👀
Allikten yea that's so true wat happened......smh u trying to get into the garage so u can get a car...
Now can you tell us how to get away with murder? Does it require a flat head and phillips head screwdriver? The rubber gloves are a given. Do I need proof of ownership?
dont google that lol
Most usefull tutorial on RUclips, now i can have any car on the street :^)
Every car*
@@ghostly360 Every car
@@bigsteppa415 every car
So you just showed us how to hit wire thank you!