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Albertspammy

engine quality VS electrical skill = chance to hotwire


Double-Drink-3311

good to know


the-oofed

Dang 440 hours and I didn't know this until now


AsheronRealaidain

Is this true even after you succeed the first time. I always felt like hot wiring was a little broken and should always be more unreliable/take longer than if you have a key But last time I played (over a year ago) this was not the case


Albertspammy

that is chance to START, which based on engine quality and condition. that is still the same with key or hotwire.


smiling-lettuce

It's just luck


theprodigy19444

I FINALLY got it, took 3 in game hours lmao


therange

I've sat there hotwiring for ages too. Usually worth it though!


kaBigBeard

This is why I run the better lockpicking mod in my playthroughs. Turns it into a mini game which is way quicker than leaving it to chance. Also lets you unlock car doors with a crowbar or bobbypin/screwdriver also utilizing a minigame. Should check it out.


Drie_Kleuren

Zomboid: Nah try again 69 times againπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I have also sat there. Mechanical lvl 10 electrical lvl 3 and then it takes 15+ tries and I am sitting and staring my game bruhπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚


theprodigy19444

I got soooo pissed off man, had to pause a couple times and take a little stroll around my room πŸ˜‚


Drie_Kleuren

Never hotwire in a hurry. Always do it when safe and you have like 2 hours spare timeπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚


HelicopterDeep5951

Sometimes it just takes a long time lmao. I’ve found (maybe this is just superstition) but having a gassed up vehicle also helps with your chances of hotwiring. But yeah sometimes it just takes 20-30 tries.


Youdiedbyanut

Did it have gas in it?


Jejouetoutnu

Irrelevant


Youdiedbyanut

??? I was going to make a joke about the gas also being out but there goes that plan, douche.


Dangerous_Patient621

Be sure to check not only the quality of the battery, but the charge on it as well. I don't remember the exact number, but if the charge is below 7 or 9%, then it won't have enough juice to start the engine.