Starter disable theft prevention systems?
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Starter disable theft prevention systems?
I have a sytem on my 84 vette that disables the ignition/starter, it was on the car when I bought it so I don't know who made it....does anyone know where to buy a similar system for a 99? Thanks in advance...
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From: Lake Martin ALABAMA
If your 99 is a stickshift, you can hook up a 99-cent kill switch easily.
Locate the clutch safety switch up near the clutch pedal hinge. It's a rather large plastic boxy- looking switch. About 2 inches away from the switch, cut ONE of the wires . Splice in a simple toggle switch on a long lead, and hide it in the car wherever you like .
Then, in order to crank the engine, you need to both step on the clutch AND flip the hidden toggle.
Locate the clutch safety switch up near the clutch pedal hinge. It's a rather large plastic boxy- looking switch. About 2 inches away from the switch, cut ONE of the wires . Splice in a simple toggle switch on a long lead, and hide it in the car wherever you like .
Then, in order to crank the engine, you need to both step on the clutch AND flip the hidden toggle.
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Originally Posted by steve badalamenti
If your 99 is a stickshift, you can hook up a 99-cent kill switch easily.
Locate the clutch safety switch up near the clutch pedal hinge. It's a rather large plastic boxy- looking switch. About 2 inches away from the switch, cut ONE of the wires . Splice in a simple toggle switch on a long lead, and hide it in the car wherever you like .
Then, in order to crank the engine, you need to both step on the clutch AND flip the hidden toggle.
Locate the clutch safety switch up near the clutch pedal hinge. It's a rather large plastic boxy- looking switch. About 2 inches away from the switch, cut ONE of the wires . Splice in a simple toggle switch on a long lead, and hide it in the car wherever you like .
Then, in order to crank the engine, you need to both step on the clutch AND flip the hidden toggle.
Cool idea, what about A4s
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Originally Posted by JT-C5
Yes, where is a nice place to snip the A4's so a nice kill switch can be hidden?
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From: Lake Martin ALABAMA
On an automatic, it IS possible to do the same thing with the neutral safety switch. However, the switch is under the car at the rear-mounted trans and the wiring diagram is confusing, so I would hesitate to offer directions in print. 
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From: Anthony TX
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On all C5's there is a Theft Deterrent Relay and the same procedure ca be applied to that circuit. In fact the clutch safety switch (MN6) and the netural safety switch (automatic) are in series with this circuit. The relay is easy to access and very secure.
It is in the passengers foot well. Remove the toe board and look directly forward and above the BCM. It will be mounted to the fire wall. You can identify the relay by these wires; PPL, RED. Black/yellow & yellow. You can cut the yellow or the yellow/black wire.
The PPL and RED wires are heavy gauge and cary the starter solonid voltage and current.
Here is a picture of where the relay is. If you look close, you can see it. It is above the BCM (silver box)
It is in the passengers foot well. Remove the toe board and look directly forward and above the BCM. It will be mounted to the fire wall. You can identify the relay by these wires; PPL, RED. Black/yellow & yellow. You can cut the yellow or the yellow/black wire.
The PPL and RED wires are heavy gauge and cary the starter solonid voltage and current.
Here is a picture of where the relay is. If you look close, you can see it. It is above the BCM (silver box)
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hey bill, looks like you need to lose a few pics to make room.........
No kidding. He's probably got a bazillion or so!
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Yep!! If that relay doesnt make contact, she wont crank! Trust me! The yellow wire or the yellow black wire can be used to break the circuit.
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