Anyone install a kill switch in their C5

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Oct 19, 2004 | 09:39 PM

screw991le

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Anyone install a kill switch in their C5

Since no one listens to alarms, I would have a piece of mind having a hidden kill swich, anyone do this?

Oct 19, 2004 | 10:18 PM

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Since no one listens to alarms, I would have a piece of mind having a hidden kill swich, anyone do this?

Yes. Easy to do on my 6 spd. Switch is installed in series with my clutch switch. The clutch switch only has two wires so it doesn't matter which one you pick. Just use enough wire to be able install your kill switch wherever you want to. BTW, use a good quality switch for this and I would recommend the use of some 1/4" black wire loom to conceal your wires. I used a 10amp rated rocker switch, with 16ga wiring. HTH.
Robert

Oct 20, 2004 | 09:31 AM

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Ok, what about an A4

Oct 20, 2004 | 10:39 AM

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The secret though is to find a good place to mount the switch. It must be somewhere to provide easy access, but also be hidden and not obvious to a thief.

Oct 20, 2004 | 12:01 PM

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Ok, what about an A4

Try exploring your neutral safety switch as a source to tap into. Do you have to keep your foot on the brake in order to start? If so then there is a switch under the dash telling the computer that the pedal is depressed. Try that one too. If you have a manual, look in the schematic showing the TDR (Theft Deterrent Relay) and see where the leads go back to. You can tap into either lead going to the coil of the relay.
No power to relay coil? Coil doesn't energize. Coil doesn't energize? Car won't start. You'll have lights, etc, but no power to the starter at all, and that's what you're looking for. HTH
Robert