"IDM Kill Module" Done! (PICS)
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"IDM Kill Module" Done! (PICS)
Hey All,
I finished building my "IDM Kill Module". Its basically an overengineered kill switch that allows the use of a hidden, momentary micro-switch to complete a ground circuit to the IDM. I have bench tested it, now I just need to find a nifty hiding spot to mount the switch.
This is the "camoflauged" enclosure which will be mounted under the dash. Doesn't look like an alarm or anything, so car thieves wouldn't suspect it when the truck doesn't start.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2632
This is the internal workings of the "IDM Kill Module"
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2633
This is the Micro-switch that I used (Next to a penny for scale)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2634
The really nice thing, if it ever fails, I can return it to stock by connecting two wires together in the enclosure.
I finished building my "IDM Kill Module". Its basically an overengineered kill switch that allows the use of a hidden, momentary micro-switch to complete a ground circuit to the IDM. I have bench tested it, now I just need to find a nifty hiding spot to mount the switch.
This is the "camoflauged" enclosure which will be mounted under the dash. Doesn't look like an alarm or anything, so car thieves wouldn't suspect it when the truck doesn't start.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2632
This is the internal workings of the "IDM Kill Module"
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2633
This is the Micro-switch that I used (Next to a penny for scale)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=2634
The really nice thing, if it ever fails, I can return it to stock by connecting two wires together in the enclosure.
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I might consider building some more, I want to get it all installed first and figure out the rest of the wiring to make an actual easy to install harness. (I like to make things hidden/stock in appearance for the most part). Just waiting on some AllData info to complete.
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That looks impressive. Now if you wouldn't mind, how about dumbing it down a bit, or a bunch so we understand how you did it. Something along the lines of buy this resistor, plug this wire onto this spade, plug it into the fuse panel like this, etc. I could build a box like that, but the odds of it working are pretty slim.
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That looks impressive. Now if you wouldn't mind, how about dumbing it down a bit, or a bunch so we understand how you did it. Something along the lines of buy this resistor, plug this wire onto this spade, plug it into the fuse panel like this, etc. I could build a box like that, but the odds of it working are pretty slim.
I'm guessing he'll spill more of the beans when he gets everything finalized.
