Kill Switch Install
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 109
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From: Virginia Beach
I wanted a means to disable my truck from being able to be started and decided on Ravelco. It’s pricier than you trying to hook up a switch somewhere, but there is NO WAY my truck can be driven away without the plug installed. If they want to steal it, they will have to tow it.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 303
Likes: 35
I’m doing the same
But the current generation trucks actually have a fuel pump module (no more inertia switch). You can break the circuit to the fuel pump module, but I suspect that may set a code. I plan on adding a DPDT switch to the wires going from the fuel pump module to the fuel pump (breaking the positive and negative). This switch has 3 positions with center being off, one direction on, and I will add another positive and negative to the third position. The reason I am doing it this way is that the third position will allow the fuel pump to be ran manually. Three benefits to this are, fuel pump can be ran without a module if it fails, and you can use it to prime the system after a filter change (Omni-important on CP4s), and thirdly, it will give you an easy way to pump your tank out if the need arises. I’m working on on selecting a “secret” spot to put the switch right now. The module is locating on top of a frame crossmember just in front of the rear axle.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 122
Likes: 44
From: Weatherford
Contact this guy, @PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod.........This is what I used. Easy install. Took me longer to find a place to install the switch.
Tuned
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 488
Likes: 129
From: Pleasanton, CA
I put a kill switch on my 2019 tapped into the ignition fuse in the fuse box under the hood. Works great…if nothing else it will slow down a thief.
My understanding if you tap into the fuel pump your truck will still start and run for a short amount of time, perhaps make it down the street, I wanted to keep it from starting, period.
I would hope the current alarm system would work but then again thieves seem to figure out ways to get past “stock” alarm systems. Figured this is one more step they would have to deal with.
My 2006 was stolen twice, in 9-months, from my driveway a few years ago. Stupid me never put a kill switch on it. The 2nd time it was stolen it was thrashed beyond belief once found. It’s amazing how these meth heads, I assume, just destroy something for the hell of it.
I bought the 2019 for the better alarm system but again wanted something in addition just to be sure.
Mike
My understanding if you tap into the fuel pump your truck will still start and run for a short amount of time, perhaps make it down the street, I wanted to keep it from starting, period.
I would hope the current alarm system would work but then again thieves seem to figure out ways to get past “stock” alarm systems. Figured this is one more step they would have to deal with.
My 2006 was stolen twice, in 9-months, from my driveway a few years ago. Stupid me never put a kill switch on it. The 2nd time it was stolen it was thrashed beyond belief once found. It’s amazing how these meth heads, I assume, just destroy something for the hell of it.
I bought the 2019 for the better alarm system but again wanted something in addition just to be sure.
Mike
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 260
Likes: 66
From: SW Cook County, Illinois
I have wondered about this also, how is it possible to steal it with PATS ?
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2020
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From: Weatherford
With the use of more electronics, the criminal side also has the electronics to steal superdutys even quicker. Some use scanners, some replace control modules, all depends on what year model it is. It's a very quick method too. The more roadblocks we can put up for these thieves, our chances increase of not having our vehicle stolen. Ravelco is an excellent product.
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My fob must be inside the truck for the shifter to release, so they would not be able to drive it if they were to hot wire it somehow, even if they were to figure out the code to start it, would it not require the RFID chip? Don't know. IF they want it, take it, thats what insurance is for.
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My fob must be inside the truck for the shifter to release, so they would not be able to drive it if they were to hot wire it somehow, even if they were to figure out the code to start it, would it not require the RFID chip? Don't know. IF they want it, take it, thats what insurance is for.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hartford, WI
With the use of more electronics, the criminal side also has the electronics to steal superdutys even quicker. Some use scanners, some replace control modules, all depends on what year model it is. It's a very quick method too. The more roadblocks we can put up for these thieves, our chances increase of not having our vehicle stolen. Ravelco is an excellent product.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: SW VA
My fob must be inside the truck for the shifter to release, so they would not be able to drive it if they were to hot wire it somehow, even if they were to figure out the code to start it, would it not require the RFID chip? Don't know. IF they want it, take it, thats what insurance is for.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: SW VA
More roadblocks, more expense and potentially more problems. If I had no insurance, I probably would. OTOH, it costs me $500 in deductible. Why do I want to inconvenience myself? I paid insurance money so I don't have to worry as much. If I still have to worry, I might as well keep the money and get liability insurance only.
I dunno, I think I’d rather flip a switch under the dash when parked away from home than deal with all that.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 708
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From: Houston
I have been interested in purchasing one of ARod’s kill switches. How does it install to the truck & how does it operate?
Originally Posted by hernrick;[url=tel:20843120
20843120[/url]]Contact this guy, @PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod.........This is what I used. Easy install. Took me longer to find a place to install the switch.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 426
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It's easy
Make crooks work harder and lock your truck with the manual lock or lock button on the inside door. Hopefully no code gets transmitted to clone with a flipper if your remote is out of the vehicle and you don't use it.
The FORDPASS app doesn't transmit either. Use it. I hear there are signal blocking bags for keyless "keys" available.
Good luck.