Owner Forewarns Thieves of Technical Dangers Tied to Stealing His Jeep

Every older model Jeep has some wacky operational issue that only the owner truly understands.

Nothing beats that all-too familiar stubborn stick shift in a Jeep, not when it comes to deterring would-be thieves.

That’s the message that Rob Earnshaw is sharing with those who might get the bright idea to try to steal his Wrangler, after reports that four Jeeps were stolen in Michigan City, as highlighted in a NWI.com report.

“Sometimes it just doesn’t want to [move in reverse],” writes Earnshaw. “Like a fat, stubborn dog that won’t budge. There’s a trick to it, but I can’t tell you. Just like I can’t tell people about the liquor store near me that always has Three Floyds Zombie Dust in stock.”

The Jeep owner goes on to discuss a number of other things that might occur in the event someone unfamiliar with the inner workings of his Wrangler might fall victim to if they try to take it for a spin without asking. Take, for example, the “check gauges” light going completely wacko before the battery gauge goes into complete disarray.

All of which Earnshaw refers to as a “Jeep Thing.” Albeit, one of a different nature than how the term is more commonly used.

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Not a bigger deterrent, you say? Well, how about this one.

“Sometimes the engine and gauge lights are on at the same time. So there’s that anxiety,” explains Earnshaw.

There’s also the issue with the Jeep’s heater and air conditioning system, which might require one to open the hood and tap the blower motor with a hammer to get it going.

In short, practically anything could go wrong with Earnshaw’s Jeep. And chances are, it probably will. So we guess you could say that trying to steal his Jeep is one of those “do at your own risk” kind of projects, which rarely turn out as planned.