Kill Switch
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Instructor
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From: Mebane, NC
Kill Switch
I found hidden under the shift boot an ignition kill switch. It is not currently hooked up. What is the general consensus? Good idea or a waste of time because it won't slow down a real thief. Getting ready to pull the dash to redo the Htr/Ac system and fix the firewall wiring junction. Be a good time to either hook it up or remove the unused wiring.
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From: Central Texas
Hook it up.
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Hook it up, most automatics i see have the kill switch under the ash tray, easy to splice into the neutral safety switch, purple/white wire.
Not very creative but will slow someone down.
Not very creative but will slow someone down.
Terrorizing Orange Cones
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northern CO
Yeah, hook it up.
Not all thieves will have their ducks in a row and the truly brazen who try to jack your ride, should pay a small penalty if all the motor does is either nothing or crank with no start.
It's one reason why I never allow a valet to park my ride. I slide him a 5-spot (hey, it's Colorado, not L.A.) to show me where he wants it and gives me a little peace of mind. Has kept the joy-rides to nothing and I keep the keys. I haven't been turned down... yet.
Not all thieves will have their ducks in a row and the truly brazen who try to jack your ride, should pay a small penalty if all the motor does is either nothing or crank with no start.
It's one reason why I never allow a valet to park my ride. I slide him a 5-spot (hey, it's Colorado, not L.A.) to show me where he wants it and gives me a little peace of mind. Has kept the joy-rides to nothing and I keep the keys. I haven't been turned down... yet.
Team Owner
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
battery quick disconnect kill switch and fuel shutoff valve (carbed)
If they get it at that point they are pushing or towing it
Thats what insurance is for. Dont cheap out!
If they get it at that point they are pushing or towing it
Thats what insurance is for. Dont cheap out!
