Kill switch
02-18-2016, 10:04 AM
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Going back a "few" years. I had an 8 track tape deck on a slide out bracket. Wired it into the car. If the 8 track wasn't in, the car would crank, but not start. Like I said, a few years ago.
02-18-2016, 10:32 AM
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I have an electric fuel pump with kill switch hidden. If you start it you can only drive a few feet before it stalls.
02-18-2016, 02:07 PM
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with many of the other members as far as having a good insurance policy. 
Gary
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02-18-2016, 02:11 PM
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I just used a push to turn on push again to turn off switch under the carpet I could hit with my foot. attach one side of the switch to chassis ground and the other side to the negative side of the coil. when you park the vehicle just ground out the points by closing the circuit and the engine will not fire. you can also use a normally closed solenoid in the fuel line and the vehicle will start but on go a short distance before it run out of fuel in the carb and no one is going to spend time looking to fix this when the vehicle is out on the road
02-18-2016, 02:42 PM
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I use a Ford solenoid that is normally open on my positive battery cable. I have a button that I can push to give the car it's full voltage. The way I did mine it can be a slight deterrent to theft, but the best part of it is that I can leave the car dead when I walk away or want to work on anything that would require me to disconnect the battery.
The down side is if you forget to disconnect the switch when leaving the car the solenoid will kill the battery. To prevent this I added an LED to the dash cluster by removing one of the screws that hold it to the dash. If I see a red light I know I have the power on. I've done the same thing to all my cars. The only thing that is always hot is the radio preset and the clock.
The down side is if you forget to disconnect the switch when leaving the car the solenoid will kill the battery. To prevent this I added an LED to the dash cluster by removing one of the screws that hold it to the dash. If I see a red light I know I have the power on. I've done the same thing to all my cars. The only thing that is always hot is the radio preset and the clock.
02-18-2016, 06:12 PM
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I had a friend that wired an on/off button under the ash tray. He was driving one day and I pushed the ash tray down into the console without knowing that's all it took to shut the car down.
02-18-2016, 06:30 PM
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A Ford solenoid is not rated for use as a constant duty solenoid. It may work fine for now but could burn out on you when you least need it to. A better solenoid would be a cole hersee 24059 constant duty unit or better yet a cole hersee 24200 latching solenoid that will not use any power if left on. Very popular with the boating and rv crowd.
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02-18-2016, 07:52 PM
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02-18-2016, 07:59 PM
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Simple matter to clamp a Vise Grip on the steering shaft and drive the car. Common tool, too.
02-18-2016, 08:06 PM
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Since I experienced the theft of our car, and obtained the opportunity for a second chance, I have taken a few tactics to avoid future problems.
Unfortunately, as others have already stated, if the pro's want your car, they're going to get it.
But I did take a few measures and one in particular is pretty cool. I really don't want to post it on a public forum, but if anybody is truly interested, I would be willing to share under a PM.
Pat
Unfortunately, as others have already stated, if the pro's want your car, they're going to get it.
But I did take a few measures and one in particular is pretty cool. I really don't want to post it on a public forum, but if anybody is truly interested, I would be willing to share under a PM.
Pat
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02-19-2016, 01:33 PM
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05-28-2017, 09:49 AM
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After reading about how they can just take your car with tow. how about using TILE placed in your car. Then you can track the location and serve justice.
05-28-2017, 10:47 AM
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I rely on a good insurance policy and don't worry too much about fancy protective devices. About the only time I leave my car unattended is when we're at a restaurant. For those times, I have one of those wireless driveway alert sensor/transmitter motion detector devices. Once I've parked, I put the sensor/transmitter down in the footwell behind the brake and clutch pedals.
The sensor/transmitter transmits to a small receiver about the size of a package of Tic Tacs that I carry in my pocket. If anyone opens the door to get in the car, the receiver buzzes and vibrates. If it's a rollback thief, it senses his arm movement as he reaches over from the outside to disengage the parking brake and take the car out of gear.
This setup takes up less room than The Club and is just as fast to deploy.
I was wondering, however, since many thieves have to gain access to the engine compartment to defeat the various kill switches and other protective measures, has anyone ever come up with an easy way to make the hood release handle removable? Sure, the thief can use vice grips on the wire but it would present another obstacle.
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The sensor/transmitter transmits to a small receiver about the size of a package of Tic Tacs that I carry in my pocket. If anyone opens the door to get in the car, the receiver buzzes and vibrates. If it's a rollback thief, it senses his arm movement as he reaches over from the outside to disengage the parking brake and take the car out of gear.
This setup takes up less room than The Club and is just as fast to deploy.
I was wondering, however, since many thieves have to gain access to the engine compartment to defeat the various kill switches and other protective measures, has anyone ever come up with an easy way to make the hood release handle removable? Sure, the thief can use vice grips on the wire but it would present another obstacle.
-- Steve
I am looking for a remote control solenoid with a 1/4" hardened shaft to mound to the driver's side hood latch on R66. A 1/4" hole drilled through the latch body to prevent the lever from moving when the handle is pulled should prevent the hood from being opened.
Still in the design phase. Any help in design would be appreciated.
05-28-2017, 05:53 PM
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It is unlikely that you will stop a professional car thief. The opportunist or joy rider is a different story. I try to protect myself from both.
I have a coil kill switch and plan to add a fuel stop as well. I will use the fuel stop for over night along with the kill switch or if I am out of hearing/sight of the car. If I hear a car cranking for a continued time I will be out looking at my car. If they get past the kill switch and run out of gas within a block they will abandon the car. Anything past this it is up to my full coverage insurance.
One other thing to do is to put a bolt in your garage door track at home. Thieves will target a car and steal it from your home with a simple garage door opening devise.
I have a coil kill switch and plan to add a fuel stop as well. I will use the fuel stop for over night along with the kill switch or if I am out of hearing/sight of the car. If I hear a car cranking for a continued time I will be out looking at my car. If they get past the kill switch and run out of gas within a block they will abandon the car. Anything past this it is up to my full coverage insurance.
One other thing to do is to put a bolt in your garage door track at home. Thieves will target a car and steal it from your home with a simple garage door opening devise.
05-28-2017, 06:16 PM
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One other thing to do is to put a bolt in your garage door track at home. Thieves will target a car and steal it from your home with a simple garage door opening devise.[/QUOTE]
never leave the key or fob in the car when parked in your garage.
never leave the key or fob in the car when parked in your garage.
05-28-2017, 06:27 PM
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The holster on the dash only tells a determined thief that if they want the car it might be a lethal confrontation so they should come loaded for bear... I'd rather they take my heavily insured car... And before anybody says I'm anti-gun I've had a CCW in states all along the East coast longer than some here have been alive...
Carry good insurance, watch where you leave your car...it can't get much simpler...
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