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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Kill Switch

How could I rig a kill switch on my 95 F-250 diesel for pullin. They changed the rules up for the modified class and I need one for next year.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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ummm... you COULD (but i wouldnt) wire a switch into the IDM...
It would kill it, that's for sure. but codes and possibly other issues might come about.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Thats the thing I was thinkin more electrical or air shut off somethin along those lines. They said to pull modified you gotta have a kill switch and two hook points so the truck is secured to the sled.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Well, if you cut off the IDM's power supply, that's electrical and fast, but i dont know if it would cause problems.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Yea well I have to pull in the mod class cause of my stacks. They said it doesn't matter if I put my air box back on that with the stacks its modified so I gotta play with the big dogs now with their rules
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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I did a few searches for cut off switches, and most people are cutting the power to their fuel pump. i havent found pics or descriptions yet
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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I would kill the power to the PCM relay. As far as the computer is concerned, it's the same as turning the key off.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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That's another thought.
just google powerstroke killswitch.
also try searching the competition section if you havent already.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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The best way would be to put in a switch that kills the power to the IDM relay.

It also works as a good theft deterrent.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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I did a few searches for cut off switches, and most people are cutting the power to their fuel pump. i havent found pics or descriptions yet
OBS trucks have a mechanical pump.

Even with an electric fuel system the engine will still run for to long for it to be used as a kill switch.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueMule
OBS trucks have a mechanical pump.

Even with an electric fuel system the engine will still run for to long for it to be used as a kill switch.
I knew that...
Looks like IDM or PCM relay are the options.
I guess that's what i get for reading in the 6 leaker section ( i think that's where it was... )
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I would kill the power to the PCM relay. As far as the computer is concerned, it's the same as turning the key off.
Not quite the same:

Its the same as disconnecting the batteries. It resets the PCM and clears all the saved codes and then sets an 0603 code
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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any codes we know of for power cut off to IDM?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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why not wire into the ignition switch and treat the cut off switch as a key?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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thats a good idea to i'm gonna search around for ideas but i wanted your trusted advise first. thanks guys
 
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