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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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what's up guys? i was wondering if anybody in here has wired their own killswitch and hidden it in their vette? i am interested in doing this and am wondering how i would go about instaling one myself. thanks for any help cooters!
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Why would you need one ?? The factory vehicle anti-theft system works pretty good
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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Go to the MSD web site, in their MSD 6AL directions, they explain how to do this and which wires to use. Basically, they use a toggle switch to interrupt the coil feed.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Good stuff LD. Thanks!
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Why would you need one ?? The factory vehicle anti-theft system works pretty good
So good, when people can't start their own cars, it's the first thing suggested. ; )
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I have a chip that actually has a wire coming from it.. Ground the wire and you can go into a second program.. valet, nitrous, anti theft, etc.

There are some pretty neat things i've seen with magnetic switches. You have a little magnet on your key chain and put it in a particular place to be able to start.
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Use a double-pole switch...

Interrupt the hot to the coil & the fuel pump...

Single switch can handle it...just need to make sure it is rated for the amps going through the contacts.

Mount it in any out-of-the-way location...inside the center console & lock it when you get out is one...inside the passenger storage compartment is another good place...can lock it as well.
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