How To Hotwire Vehicles/Cars In Project Zomboid
Hotwiring a car in Project Zomboid can be a useful skill to have, as it allows players to quickly travel from one location to another without having to worry about finding keys or dealing with locked doors. However, before you can hotwire a car, you'll need to have the right skills and tools. In this article, we'll go over what you need to know about hotwiring cars in Project Zomboid, including how to level up your electrical and mechanics skills, as well as the best occupation to have for hotwiring.
The first step to hotwiring a car in Project Zomboid is to have the right skills. Specifically, you'll need to have a level 2 in mechanics and a level 1 in electrical. These skills are needed to successfully hotwire the car. To increase your electrical skill, you can dismantle electronics with a screwdriver, read skill books, or watch VHS tapes. To increase your mechanics skill, you can read books, watch VHS tapes, or uninstall and reinstall car parts.
Once you have the necessary skills, you can start hotwiring a car. To do this, you'll first need to get inside the car. If the car is locked, you'll need to smash a window (Press “V”) to get inside. Once you're inside, make sure you're sitting in the driver's seat, you can switch your seat by pressing “Z”.
To hotwire the car, press “V” to bring up the menu and select “Hotwire Engine.” If you're lucky, you'll be able to hotwire the engine on the first try. If not, keep trying until you succeed. Once the engine has been successfully hotwired, you'll then need to click on “start engine.” If the car is in working condition, the engine should start on the first try. If not, simply try again until you succeed.
One important thing to keep in mind is that hotwiring a car is not an easy task, and it may take some time and patience to succeed. However, if you're having trouble hotwiring a car, there is one occupation in Project Zomboid that can make the process much easier: the burglar. The burglar has the skills needed to hotwire vehicles from the moment they spawn, making it a very useful occupation to have. With the ability to hotwire cars, the burglar can quickly get from one place to another without having to worry about keys or skills.
The burglar occupation also has some other benefits, such as less chance of breaking the lock of a window and a +100% boost in sneak, lightfoot, and nimble skills. This makes the burglar a great choice for players who want to be able to hotwire vehicles easily.
 | Burglar | Start points:-6 | Fitness 5 Strength 5 Nimble +100% Sneak +100% Lightfoot +100% | Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window. |
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In conclusion, hotwiring a car in Project Zomboid can be a useful skill to have, as it allows players to quickly travel from one location to another without having to worry about finding keys or dealing with locked doors. To hotwire a car, you'll need to have a level 2 in mechanics and a level 1 in electrical. To increase your electrical and mechanics skills, you can dismantle electronics with a screwdriver, read skill books, or watch VHS tapes, or uninstall and reinstall car parts. The burglar occupation is ideal for hotwiring vehicles as they have the necessary skills from the start and are less likely to break the lock of a window. With these tips and tricks in mind, you'll be able to hotwire cars in Project Zomboid like a pro.