Tamper proof fastners

[KEH]

Ok, in the thread below a discussion on tamper proof Torx fastners was suggested. What are some automotive uses for tamper proof fastners? I've been amused at seeing tamper proof Torx fastners used on rest room dividers since I have trouble visualizing someone trying to steal those, but I wonder about automotive uses.

KEH

 

[boostedgt]

im trying to remember why i bought my set lol. i think it was for airbags

 

[Moose-LandTran]

T30 tamerproof is used on some airbags, apparently. Don't know which ones though.

 

[marcusicp]

MAF sensors have them sometimes.

 

[barney rubble]

Some ignition switches that are mounted on the steering column have them also.

 

[boostedgt]

Some ignition switches that are mounted on the steering column have them also.

ah ha! i think thats why i bought my set! dodge intrepid ign switch

 

[barney rubble]

ah ha! i think thats why i bought my set! dodge intrepid ign switch

 

[Paladin]

Yeah, I bought a set at Sears a while back because they were on sale. I've never used them...

 

[Eds_tls]

some/most motorcycle ignition cylinders and motorcycle TPS have them

 

[bradleykd]

lol, i bought a set for work because they were cool... I've only used em once or twice though... I've got a Wiha set that has all of the security bits in it...

 

[FrankieD]

I worked on a Denali and the TPS was held in place with them.Why?

 

[truckdriver]

I use them to steal LED lights off the trailer next to me so I don't have to buy them

 

[lilredex]

I've been amused at seeing tamper proof Torx fastners used on rest room dividers since I have trouble visualizing someone trying to steal those, but I wonder about automotive uses.

KEH

It is to keep people from F.....in' with those screws, not everyone brings a book to occupy themselves. Ever see things missing/vandalized around a urinal? Covers, handles, deodorizer tubes, etc. all gone.

Mopar put tamper resisant screws on their radios, made them hard to get out in the junkyard. The City of Toronto puts "one way" heads on screws that hold the stainless steel tethering chains on their street re-cycling bin lids. Guess so you cannot swipe that 8" length of chain.

 

[socketjockey]

License plates.

 

[FoMoCoPower]

I worked on a Denali and the TPS was held in place with them.Why?

So the shadetree mechanic wouldn`t tamper with the settings.

 

[WVBrady]

License plates.

Right! When I was on vacation in Florida, I had my license plates stolen out of the motel parking lot. The management told me that some Europeans on vacation collect them. That is probably what happened, because mine were the only ones from WVa; they probably didn't have them in their collection. When I contacted law enforcement about the loss of my plates, they acted like I was the criminal, but that is another story.

 

[WVBrady]

Ok, in the thread below a discussion on tamper proof Torx fastners was suggested. What are some automotive uses for tamper proof fastners? I've been amused at seeing tamper proof Torx fastners used on rest room dividers since I have trouble visualizing someone trying to steal those, but I wonder about automotive uses.

KEH

When I worked in the aerospace industry in Calif. people stole latches and hinges from the company restrooms, even though they had supposedly tamperproof fasteners.

 

[RLRRLRLL]

I bought a set when i was working on a friends car. Needed them to take off the MAF. I was working on it for free..and spent 30 bucks on a craftsman set haha.

 

[Merkava_4]

What are some automotive uses for tamper proof fasteners?

You'll see tamper proof Torx fasteners on sensor mounting screws.

I had to buy a special T20 tamper proof Apex bit for my car. $7.00 for one single bit.

 

[wreckercologist]

You'll see tamper proof Torx fasteners on sensor mounting screws.

I had to buy a special T20 tamper proof Apex bit for my car. $7.00 for one single bit.

That'll teach you to go tampering with stuff under the hood!

I've never heard such swearing and cussing as the time my father was working on the steering column of my sister's Dodge Shadow. It was the first time he had ever seen tamper proof fasteners.

 

[crewchief888]

the only heavy eq uses ive seen have been in the area of timing belt covers, to prevent tampering with timing
for emissions regs

 

[KEH]

Thanks for info. Regarding tampering with rest rooms, some people have too much time on their hands.

I understand another use for tamperproof fastners is in prisons where they have developed some odd ones.

KEH

 

[Sick Puppy]

Rear Spoilers on a 1986 Toyota Corolla had tamper proof torx fasteners too...

 

[y20dth]

Sounds like they aren't really tamper proof.

 

[LoneGunman]

I use mine at work all the time, prisons, jails and fire alarm systems.

 

[PiDGE]

Gas valves in heating equipment. Not that I would try and take one apart to fix, just sell a new one.

 

[hischj]

In cnc machines all the door interlock switches are mounted with tamper proof screws.

 

[trebomb]

I seem to remember there being some in my Corvette's dash, maybe steering wheel? I had the tamper proof torx bits from working on vending/arcade stuff.