Hidden 'Kill" Switch
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Hidden 'Kill" Switch
Has anybody installed a hidden kill switch under the dash, hood, etc.?
I would like to disable my PSD in case some assho decides he wants to rip it off. May not be the best way but it would definitely deter him.
Don't want to deal with the Club or the security gizmos. Just looking for a way to hide a small switch under the dash or hood that I can simply turn off when I want to.
Any ideas? recommendations?
Thanks!
I would like to disable my PSD in case some assho decides he wants to rip it off. May not be the best way but it would definitely deter him.
Don't want to deal with the Club or the security gizmos. Just looking for a way to hide a small switch under the dash or hood that I can simply turn off when I want to.
Any ideas? recommendations?
Thanks!
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I believe there are multiple ignition wires that you would need to worry about. Have you considered using a relay and cutting out the fuel pump? Or instead of the ignition you could kill the selenoid wire, which is low current.
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Yeah, good ideas. I should check into the fuel pump or solenoid cutoffs instead.
My Diablo 54/78 chip has a keyswitch kill accessory that puts the ECM in the sleep mode when enabled. My only problem with that is 1.) Potential faulty connection at the ECM over time, 2.) Lose the key you're PSD is disabled.
My Diablo 54/78 chip has a keyswitch kill accessory that puts the ECM in the sleep mode when enabled. My only problem with that is 1.) Potential faulty connection at the ECM over time, 2.) Lose the key you're PSD is disabled.
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I just put a remote starter in mine. It has a mode that disables the wire to the starter solenoid. You could pretty easily wire up a relay in the solenoid wire with a switch mounted anywhere you choose to hide it. The solenoid wire is right below the steering column when you remove the cover that gets you to the fuse box. You may not want to put it right there, as some thieves may be smart enough to open that cover and wire around your relay. But, the wires go into the engine compartment, so you could get to them there. The nice thing about disabling the starter solenoid is that they can't grind your starter forever like they could if you disable the fuel pump. I guess, though, that if they are really stealing it, they won't spend a whole lot of time grinding the starter for fear of drawing attention.
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When I park at the airport, or any place that I feel uncomfortable, I pull the Injector Driver Relay. Pretty much keeps the fuel injectors from firing, and hence no one can drive off with my truck 
It's worked really good, especially after two weeks when I forgot what I did, and my truck wouldn't start 
But then it came to me, got that stupid feeling, and away I went 
This way, there's no switch to go bad or get knocked by accident, it's free and easy to do...... just remember where you stashed the relay!
It's worked really good, especially after two weeks when I forgot what I did, and my truck wouldn't start But then it came to me, got that stupid feeling, and away I went This way, there's no switch to go bad or get knocked by accident, it's free and easy to do...... just remember where you stashed the relay!
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The one I used is a 30A one. The solenoid current isn't that high. Here is a site that shows some interesting ways to do this. The simplest way is just use the first diagram, but where it says to use the alarm (-) output, just put a toggle switch to ground. You don't need the diode either when using a switch (it is there to protect the output of the alarm). Just make sure the relay you buy has both an 87 and an 87A terminals. Many don't. You need the 87A terminal.
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Some other option for a remote switch without worrying about a power source: Switch to interupt CPS wire, switch to interupt starter solenoid, switch to interupt signal to IDM, switch to interupt BOO switch (disables brake pedal, can't take it out of park), switch to interupt throttle pedal (will start and move but won't go far just idleing).
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I have a friend that found the wire to the starter and spliced in a switch. It was a very small switch he got from Radio Shack that was rated for the juice going through the wire. Apparently it works because he called the other night and said he was broke down. Motor wouldn't turn over. "Kill switch on?" He hung up.
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horsecop,
Does he help you work on your PSD? He's not the one that likes the looks of your rear end is he??????
lolololol
Thanks for the info.
Diablo makes an accessory keyed kill switch for the Delta chip, which I have. I guess it plugs right onto the Delta PC board and you mount the switch wherever you want. Claim it puts the ECU to sleep. I'll see how that works.
Does he help you work on your PSD? He's not the one that likes the looks of your rear end is he??????
lolololol
Thanks for the info.
Diablo makes an accessory keyed kill switch for the Delta chip, which I have. I guess it plugs right onto the Delta PC board and you mount the switch wherever you want. Claim it puts the ECU to sleep. I'll see how that works.
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Heat I was wondering why he was looking at me funny!
Thanks for the info on the fuse box. It's on the way. That should clear up the bird nest under the dash. Now I have to go explain to the wife what we were talking about. I'll just put it off on allanscott
It's a joke allan! It's a joke!
Thanks for the info on the fuse box. It's on the way. That should clear up the bird nest under the dash. Now I have to go explain to the wife what we were talking about. I'll just put it off on allanscott
It's a joke allan! It's a joke!
