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> Anybody use kill switch's for security and ?
detoxcowboy
post Jan 26 2011, 11:19 PM
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Just curious if anyone uses a "kill" switch for security or otherwise? this is what i used the old bosch switch..

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post Jan 26 2011, 11:25 PM
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I have one (or two).

I use it for peace of mind, and it's good in certain situations where I want to play the stereo without the fuel pump humming away.
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post Jan 26 2011, 11:27 PM
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QUOTE(wertygrog @ Jan 26 2011, 09:25 PM) *

I have one (or two).

I use it for peace of mind, and it's good in certain situations where I want to play the stereo without the fuel pump humming away.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) peace of mind mostly, plus i do not want to worry where i park and i do go some shady places sometimes..
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post Jan 27 2011, 01:16 AM
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I use it for shady places, and sometimes bring the distributor rotor with me too. I never lock my doors though because I don't want someone busting into the car. If they want to sit inside and make revving noises, they can be my guest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 27 2011, 08:12 AM
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QUOTE(wertygrog @ Jan 26 2011, 11:16 PM) *
If they want to sit inside and make revving noises, they can be my guest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


That's what jackstands will do to you...
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post Jan 27 2011, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 27 2011, 08:12 AM) *

QUOTE(wertygrog @ Jan 26 2011, 11:16 PM) *
If they want to sit inside and make revving noises, they can be my guest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


That's what jackstands will do to you...

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I have one also. Hopefully it never has to be tested.
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post Jan 27 2011, 08:35 AM
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I don't have one in my 914, but have thought about installing one. My Squareback has one. I don't use it much, maybe if the car will sit un-driven for a week or longer I'll use it. Or if I'm working on anything electrical, it's nice for that. It's a whole system, battery kill switch.
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post Jan 27 2011, 08:38 AM
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I use one.Keeps mysterious fires at bay as well.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 27 2011, 08:45 AM
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Why not just pull the fuel pump relay and take it with you? Easy and requires no mods.
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post Jan 27 2011, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Jan 26 2011, 09:19 PM) *

Just curious if anyone uses a "kill" switch for security or otherwise? this is what i used the old bosch switch..

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Oh, it'd be hard to find THAT one ....................... Maybe you could paint the knob yellow?

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post Jan 27 2011, 10:20 AM
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A simple one works unless you have an DME ignition. A current pulse will need to be shunted to ground through a resistor to protect the computer/voltage regulator when the switch is thrown.

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This is a big red switch on the outside of the car but many street cars use the same switch mounted inside the trunk actuated by a cable. Get a good one and buy a spare key at the same time.

Good luck!
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post Jan 27 2011, 07:56 PM
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I had a buddy that used the cigarette lighter as a kill switch. Used it to power up a main relay. Put it in your pocket and take it with you. 99% of theives will not have an extra plug in lighter with them.

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post Jan 27 2011, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jan 27 2011, 08:56 PM) *

I had a buddy that used the cigarette lighter as a kill switch. Used it to power up a main relay. Put it in your pocket and take it with you. 99% of theives will not have an extra plug in lighter with them.

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Love that idea. Some PO installed the green knob thingee on the battery of my car. I occasionally unhook it when the car's gonna sit for a while. Very rarely, take it with me when I'm parked somewhere.
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post Jan 27 2011, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(pcar916 @ Jan 27 2011, 08:20 AM) *

A simple one works unless you have an DME ignition. A current pulse will need to be shunted to ground through a resistor to protect the computer/voltage regulator when the switch is thrown.

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This is a big red switch on the outside of the car but many street cars use the same switch mounted inside the trunk actuated by a cable. Get a good one and buy a spare key at the same time.

Good luck!



Why unless you have a DME ignition? Works on our track car.....
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post Jan 27 2011, 11:16 PM
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Why unless you have a DME ignition?

If you don't ground it through a resistor, you can fry the alternator/voltage regulator ...

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post Jan 27 2011, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jan 27 2011, 05:56 PM) *

I had a buddy that used the cigarette lighter as a kill switch. Used it to power up a main relay. Put it in your pocket and take it with you. 99% of theives will not have an extra plug in lighter with them


That has *some* cool factor. And I've also done the "pack the rotor with me" thing.

But you's guys are still packing baggage.

I go back to my days of wearing only board shorts, and bailing out to the water. I don't want to be packing a key, no less a freakin' cigarette lighter plug.

I always went with a hidden switch. No door locks (nobody busted my windows). No nothin.... Sigh, memories.
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post Jan 27 2011, 11:45 PM
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I have one too, Some how I figured in the schematic terminal 4(I think) if the 4 prong plug on the relay board has to be grounded to run the fuel pump. I installed a secret switch( only one person knows where it is and how it has to be facing to run, besides me) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) so when I leave the car, I open the circuit and the fuel pump won't run. If anyone wants to try to take a joy ride, I'll find them at the end of my driveway. the v-8 doesnt last too long with out fuel pump running. Any factory 914 wouldent even start with the fuel pump running.
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post Jan 27 2011, 11:54 PM
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I took a page from my Dad and am gonna put a switch on the little vent that goes inside the door sill. I'de like to see someone get farther than a block w/out a fuel pump.
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post Jan 28 2011, 05:48 AM
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Had a friend who used two switches. One to turn the car power on, and a second momentary switch that rerouted the starter through the horn. After he got it started and released the momentary switch the horn went back to its normal function.
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post Jan 28 2011, 08:12 AM
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I have a regular battery switch (with resistor) that sits on the firewall between the two seats. It's in a great position to just take out the key and clip it on to the regular ignition keys... It's a plastic key too, no water issues..haha But it works well, and is only noticeable to a trained eye for 914's...
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