Kill switch
04-24-2018, 02:56 PM
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Kill switch
What kill switch is recommended for a 1962 Corvette?
i have seen kill switches that are operated remotely. Can they be operated without the remote?
Also a mechanic recommended a kill switch that could be placed on the floor next to high beam switch and operated like a high beam switch.
Comments please.
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HarryC
i have seen kill switches that are operated remotely. Can they be operated without the remote?
Also a mechanic recommended a kill switch that could be placed on the floor next to high beam switch and operated like a high beam switch.
Comments please.
Thanks
HarryC
04-24-2018, 03:10 PM
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Just a knife blade battery cut of switch.
04-24-2018, 03:14 PM
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if you dont use your cigarette lighter you can turn it into a kill switch
04-24-2018, 03:45 PM
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My car is a C2. Another way is to use a toggle micro switch to ground out the secondary side of the ignition coil. The micro switch in my car is mounted on a bracket that reaches up high near the back side of the gauge cluster. You have feel for the switch to find it.
John
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04-24-2018, 05:23 PM
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What kill switch is recommended for a 1962 Corvette?
i have seen kill switches that are operated remotely. Can they be operated without the remote?
Also a mechanic recommended a kill switch that could be placed on the floor next to high beam switch and operated like a high beam switch.
Comments please.
Thanks
HarryC
i have seen kill switches that are operated remotely. Can they be operated without the remote?
Also a mechanic recommended a kill switch that could be placed on the floor next to high beam switch and operated like a high beam switch.
Comments please.
Thanks
HarryC
Last edited by redstar; 04-24-2018 at 06:36 PM. Reason: misspelled
04-24-2018, 06:47 PM
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I would not put a kill-switch anywhere I could step on it or hit it accidentally driving down the road.
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04-24-2018, 08:34 PM
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I have used this method in several cars over the years. Very easy to install, very effective, and very non-intrusive to the car.
04-24-2018, 11:08 PM
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I have a switch that opens the negative side of the coil on one of my cars with the switch hidden (you have to find it) but it is worthless unless I lock the hood (mechanically, you have to find it) to prevent the amateur gear head thieves from hot wiring it, wiring around the negative side to the distributor.
On R66, I have a disconnect switch on the battery along with a homemade electronic remote control hood lock in addition to a hidden kill switch . It is a PIA to open the hood and open the disconnect for a short stop so I just use the kill switch.
NOTHING will stop the professionals with the roll off.
On R66, I have a disconnect switch on the battery along with a homemade electronic remote control hood lock in addition to a hidden kill switch . It is a PIA to open the hood and open the disconnect for a short stop so I just use the kill switch.
NOTHING will stop the professionals with the roll off.
04-25-2018, 12:24 AM
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After having our '62 stolen, I have installed a couple of switches. One of which is very effective.
Unfortunately, not much can stop a flat bed, or stealing a trailer with the car in it.
You may PM me if you would like to know.
Pat
Unfortunately, not much can stop a flat bed, or stealing a trailer with the car in it.
You may PM me if you would like to know.
Pat
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04-25-2018, 10:01 AM
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I put a battery disconnect on my Model A street rod. It and the battery are located under the passenger side. I use it primarily as a theft deterrent.
04-25-2018, 10:22 AM
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It may keep a joyrider from taking it...but most of our cars are stolen by pros with a flatbed....takes just a minute or two..
Jack
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04-25-2018, 10:25 AM
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battery disconnect from boat shop. set on inside firewall on passengers side next to tunnel just under the top of the carpet. I can reach over and flip it from the driver seat. Spliced into pos battery cable. I know, I know, but that's where I put it.
learned a long time ago a cutoff switch is a critical necessity.
not so much for theft deterrent, just for safety
learned a long time ago a cutoff switch is a critical necessity.
not so much for theft deterrent, just for safety
04-25-2018, 10:29 AM
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Over the last few years there have been a few threads on secret kill switches here. Check the search function to find them. It has to be hidden but in reach of the driver to be useful to me. On a C2 I would think about under the storage panel behind the seats. I've also seen fuel line shut off taps in that space. Let's thieves start the car and get about 100 ft. and then they abandon the car. Easy access for the driver too. 
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04-25-2018, 10:54 AM
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Put a red key shut off of the proper amperage inside the glove box. With the key in, it’s a safety cutoff. With the key out and the glove box locked, it’s a theft deterrent.
Jump the switch terminals with a fused wire and a 3 amp fuse and your clock will still run with the key out but any attempt to start the car will blow the fuse
Steve
Jump the switch terminals with a fused wire and a 3 amp fuse and your clock will still run with the key out but any attempt to start the car will blow the fuse
Steve
04-25-2018, 11:40 AM
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I just put an electric fuel pump on my C1. A switch will go in the ground circuit from the relay. Haven't decided where to place the switch yet
04-26-2018, 06:41 PM
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There are three uses for a kill switch.
1 to prevent theft.
2 to prevent fires and battery drain.
3 to disconnect all elect circuits inc the alt. in case of fire or engine runaway when racing.
Each one could be wired differently depending on your need.
1 to prevent theft.
2 to prevent fires and battery drain.
3 to disconnect all elect circuits inc the alt. in case of fire or engine runaway when racing.
Each one could be wired differently depending on your need.