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Skewl Bus Boi
Advanced Member
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2002 : 7:43:40 PM
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Question about a security issue. I know that, for instance, on a Crown, you have to have the Crown Key to access the engine compartment and side start it. But I've seen some rear-engine buses that don't have a lock on the engine compartment, and I'm wondering if this is a security issue with the remote starters.
I know that on Thomases I've seen, the remote starter requires that the ignition be on. But is it the same on Blue Birds or Intls? If you can't lock the engine compartment, is there ever a concern that someone who knows what they're doing could start the bus?
—Phil
Formerly Phil4747, still a fan of Crowns and Blue Birds! |
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wagonmaster
Top Member
USA
2298 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2002 : 03:32:48 AM
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Hi Phil, Most of the computers in the new buses can be programmed as to when the rear ignitions can be utilized. If buses are parked in "shady" locations, they can be disabled, but most require the front ignition key to be on before they can be started from the rear. Joe
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rockpik98
Active Member
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2002 : 07:40:17 AM
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When you go to buy more buses, spec. out door locks for all doors including the engine compartment. I do this on all buses that I order. Gives the drivers peace of mind when parked and waiting for their group(s) to return to the bus.
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Skewl Bus Boi
Advanced Member
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2002 : 09:55:13 AM
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Actually, the reason that I asked was that I saw an Intl RE the other day, with every vandal lock possible spec'd on it. However, the bottom panel on the engine compartment (the one that keeps dirt out, but folds up so you can stand in the compartment) was not locked. I was able to push on the bottom and it just opened right up--someone could, in theory, crawl underneath and access the engine compartment.
—Phil
"It's clear that you have a strong relationship with the school bus. Perhaps you should try picturing other people as school buses to strengthen your interpersonal relationships." —My Ex-Shrink |
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jimbo20
Senior Member
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2002 : 5:36:27 PM
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INTERNATIONAL RE REQUIRES A KEY TO START IT FROM THE REAR. HAVEN'T SEEN THE BLUE BIRD YET BUT HAVE 50 ON THE WAY
JIMBO
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wagonmaster
Top Member
USA
2298 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2002 : 7:07:45 PM
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Hi Jim, Our Bluebirds are here from this years bid, and they have a key. Joe
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jimbo20
Senior Member
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2002 : 04:27:51 AM
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THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP JOE. I CAN REMEMBER WAAAY BACK, AND ALL PUSHERS HAD SOME TYPE, KEY OR SWITCH, IN THE BACK. BEEN ON BREAK DOWNS WORKING BACK THERE AND HAD KIDS TELL THE DRIVER TO START THE BUS WHILE I WAS INSTALLING A NEW BELT.
JIMBO
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B. Busguy33
Top Member
USA
3444 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2002 : 09:53:42 AM
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Does any one know if the latch for the rear engine compartment door on an International, Blue Bird, and/or Thomas comes with a lock as standard equipment? Or, is it an option?
Thanks in advance for your help.
__________________________________________ -Bob (a.k.a. B. Busguy33)
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MrBusDriver
Senior Member
USA
189 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2002 : 4:40:39 PM
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quote:
Hi Phil, Most of the computers in the new buses can be programmed as to when the rear ignitions can be utilized. If buses are parked in "shady" locations, they can be disabled, but most require the front ignition key to be on before they can be started from the rear. Joe
Our AmtranRE's have an ignition switch in the back, and you cannot change gears in the "cockpit" unless the front ignition is on. We've never had problems with people getting into the engine compartments, so I should probably knock on wood!
Brian J. Whitta Fostoria Community Schools 419-436-4105 FOSTORIA_BW@noeca.esu.k12.oh.us |
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tidesinn2
Senior Member
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2002 : 06:16:15 AM
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I have never heard of anyone getting into the engine compartment here. I mean they have set the whole bus on fire before they got to vandalize just the engine. The bus being set on fire happend several years ago, sadly enough it wasn't the first time for the county and probobaly not the last. I would just be curious to know if conventional hoods have any type of locking mechanism. I have never heard or seen anything like that on a conventional.
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4547 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2002 : 08:54:13 AM
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We've never had the wrong person in the engine compartment thank goodness, but once the right person:
A driver lost his keys on a trip in a 1981 Thomas saf-t-liner ER. Somebody knew what they were doing, got in there for him, overrode the fuel shut down valve and jumped the solenoid to start the bus. But those where the good ole days without computer controls!!
Yes, that's my bus. No, you can't drive it. |
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Sherm
Top Member
USA
621 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2002 : 12:37:24 PM
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On the new Blue Birds, the latch for the electrical access panel door comes without a locking mechanism unless otherwise ordered. I promptly replaced them with locking latches; I would assume all other access doors would come the same way. You would have to spec the locks.
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