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72Short_Cut · 01-24-2006, 05:54 PM

Yah, im looking to put a kill switch into my truck i was wondering if anyone has any really sweat setups, or good ideas in making a kill switch for ignition or some sort of setup for a electric fuel pump switch.
thanks
- Ryan

Longhorn Man · 01-24-2006, 06:02 PM

You looking for a quick way to shut off the engine... or a way to deter thieft?

Zonaman · 01-24-2006, 07:37 PM

If theft prevention is your goal here's what I did:

I use an Autolock . Harder to cut through the brake pedal than the steering wheel. I also have a fuse on the battery wire to the ignition, under the hood. It's a blown fuse when it's parked. If (when) they get through the Autolock, hopefully, they'll waste a lot of time farting around looking for a kill switch that's not there before giving up or going under the hood- which you can rig up to lock if you like. Certainly not fool proof but a good effort.

Brad · 01-25-2006, 12:28 AM

Zonaman, they don't list our trucks specifically and I'm wondering what car model works with our trucks? I'm thinking about getting the Autolock X.

EDIT: I figured it out. Turns out the cars they list the Autolock WON'T work with them.

**truckdude239** · 01-25-2006, 12:39 AM

if you got hei and rewired the hei can you just install a switch in the hei power wire with switch off nostart lol

Zonaman · 01-25-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Zonaman, they don't list our trucks specifically and I'm wondering what car model works with our trucks? I'm thinking about getting the Autolock X.

EDIT: I figured it out. Turns out the cars they list the Autolock WON'T work with them.

I'll take a look at mine and let you know. I just remember picking it up off the shelf at a local Checker Auto.

junkyardjohn · 01-25-2006, 12:56 PM

If You Put A Kill Switch In Line On The Purple Wire That Goes To Your Nuetral Safty Switch, It Will Shut Down The Ignition Switch When Activated. John

shifty · 01-25-2006, 01:08 PM

I was thinking about using a floor-mounted high beam switch for a kill switch the other day. It looks natural and when activated, truck won't start (wire as JYJ mentioned).

Just a thought. I'm going to have lojack in my truck, so ...

farside847 · 01-25-2006, 05:04 PM

I always thought this thing was cool: http://www.cardefender.com/home Its a proximity kill switch.

68haywagon · 01-25-2006, 05:25 PM

I like that one!!

Mike

01-24-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
72Short_Cut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 48	Kill Switch Yah, im looking to put a kill switch into my truck i was wondering if anyone has any really sweat setups, or good ideas in making a kill switch for ignition or some sort of setup for a electric fuel pump switch. thanks - Ryan __________________ 1972 Chevy Short Box Ls1 swap 1977 chevy Chevette

01-24-2006, 06:02 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Kill Switch You looking for a quick way to shut off the engine... or a way to deter thieft?

01-24-2006, 07:37 PM	#3
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	Re: Kill Switch If theft prevention is your goal here's what I did: I use an Autolock . Harder to cut through the brake pedal than the steering wheel. I also have a fuse on the battery wire to the ignition, under the hood. It's a blown fuse when it's parked. If (when) they get through the Autolock, hopefully, they'll waste a lot of time farting around looking for a kill switch that's not there before giving up or going under the hood- which you can rig up to lock if you like. Certainly not fool proof but a good effort. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

01-25-2006, 12:28 AM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Kill Switch Zonaman, they don't list our trucks specifically and I'm wondering what car model works with our trucks? I'm thinking about getting the Autolock X. EDIT: I figured it out. Turns out the cars they list the Autolock WON'T work with them. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-25-2006 at 01:32 AM.

01-25-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Kill Switch if you got hei and rewired the hei can you just install a switch in the hei power wire with switch off nostart lol __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-25-2006, 12:56 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Kill Switch If You Put A Kill Switch In Line On The Purple Wire That Goes To Your Nuetral Safty Switch, It Will Shut Down The Ignition Switch When Activated. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-25-2006, 01:08 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Kill Switch I was thinking about using a floor-mounted high beam switch for a kill switch the other day. It looks natural and when activated, truck won't start (wire as JYJ mentioned). Just a thought. I'm going to have lojack in my truck, so ... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-25-2006, 05:04 PM	#9
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Kill Switch I always thought this thing was cool: http://www.cardefender.com/home Its a proximity kill switch. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

01-25-2006, 05:25 PM	#10
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Kill Switch I like that one!! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold



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