Anyway to see last time car was started?

[frankb2744]

Hi everybody!
Well this is my first post on this forum and i would like to say that there is some very useful information on this forum.
I recently left another cobalt forum because of the lack of feedback and help from other members there.
Happy to become a new member here.

Well i"ll get straight to the point.
I have a 15 yr old nephew that is staying at my place right now with his older sister since we are gone on vacation.
I have a pretty solid suspition that my younger nephew is joy riding around in my car while ièm gone.

3 months ago when i had left for a week again, him and his sister were once again staying at my place.
When i got back i noticed my car seemed to be parked a little differently and the shifter was in neutral when i almost always leave it in first.

I leave my double set of keys in my room and have hidden them in a different spot this time because of my doubts.
But before leaving i was in such a hurry i didn't even bother checking the mileage which would have been the easiest way to know for sure.

Well I am just worried that he will break something and more importantly, hurt himself or others.

My question is, is there anyway i can check when i get back, when the last time the car was started??
The car must keep logs on its in-board computer?
If not, would a OBD2be able to tell me this?
I checked on their website but in all the features could not find this.

Thanks in advance,

Frank

[Tuner923]

there is no record of when the car was last started.

I say pull the fuse for the fuel pump next time.

or put something behind the tire like an aluminum can and if you find it crushed then you know it's been moved.

[frankb2744]

Thanks!

Definitely going to take better precautions next time.
And about pulling the fuse, it should be indicated which fuse is for the fuel pump right?
And this would prevent the car from starting?

[Brit]

Yea.. under the lid to the fuses under the hood. you pull it, wont allow fuel to the engine, hince no start.

[06CobaltLS]

yeah then he'll think he messed something up and confess to you..perfect plan

[cobalt123]

Take a note of the mileage he would have to have added some

[06CobaltLS]

Originally Posted by cobalt123 Take a note of the mileage he would have to have added some

he said he forgot about it before he left but yeah thats the best thing to do

[frankb2744]

Originally Posted by 06CobaltLS yeah then he'll think he messed something up and confess to you..perfect plan

haha thats true good idea.
Thanx for the responses.

Going to do that next time

[YelloEye]

Personally I'd take the fuel pump relay and move it up one spot, doesn't hurt anything and it appears to be in the correct spot but the car wont start since it's got getting the proper contacts.

[06CobaltLS]

fuses are easier