DIY: Kill Switch
#1
DIY: Kill Switch
This is for those paranoid people who want the extra security from someone stealing their car.
I know that we already have an immobilize system in place, but that won't help if someone takes your keys (like if someone breaks into your house and takes them).
Now the idea of a kill switch was not my idea, credit goes out to Vyndictive for that.
He wanted some kind of kill switch setup and I helped him figure out the best way to do it.
He had a previous vehicle stolen (actually watched it drive away) and that has left him worried that history might repeat itself.
The kill switch can be installed anywhere and you can use many different styles of switches.
I wanted a stealthy switch that is difficult to see and other people who get in the car with you won't notice you flip the switch (like if the switch was under the dash).
I decided to install it under the seat on the front trim:
![DIY: Kill Switch-kill-switch-installed.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/133371d1234153854t-diy-kill-switch-kill-switch-installed.jpg)
Again, you can mount your kill switch anywhere.
I decided to wire the switch to the clutch's interlock switch.
This way, even if you press the clutch pedal in to start the car, it still won't work (until the switch is enabled).
I know that we already have an immobilize system in place, but that won't help if someone takes your keys (like if someone breaks into your house and takes them).
Now the idea of a kill switch was not my idea, credit goes out to Vyndictive for that.
He wanted some kind of kill switch setup and I helped him figure out the best way to do it.
He had a previous vehicle stolen (actually watched it drive away) and that has left him worried that history might repeat itself.
The kill switch can be installed anywhere and you can use many different styles of switches.
I wanted a stealthy switch that is difficult to see and other people who get in the car with you won't notice you flip the switch (like if the switch was under the dash).
I decided to install it under the seat on the front trim:
![DIY: Kill Switch-kill-switch-installed.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/133371d1234153854t-diy-kill-switch-kill-switch-installed.jpg)
Again, you can mount your kill switch anywhere.
I decided to wire the switch to the clutch's interlock switch.
This way, even if you press the clutch pedal in to start the car, it still won't work (until the switch is enabled).
Last edited by Jon316G; 02-08-2009 at 10:51 PM.
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Very nice! There is no way that my execution of this idea would have been this complete.
It is important for people to know also that your clutch pedal is missing in the photos... because I have it.
And before this thread gets into a theft discussion, this is just another theft deterrent... if you're dealing with a pro, they'll probably catch this pretty quick... but this will really slow down your average smash and grab baddie. I know nothing makes a car unstealable, but that doesn't mean we need to make it easy.
Great DIY Jon with lots of pictures. Perfect!
It is important for people to know also that your clutch pedal is missing in the photos... because I have it.
And before this thread gets into a theft discussion, this is just another theft deterrent... if you're dealing with a pro, they'll probably catch this pretty quick... but this will really slow down your average smash and grab baddie. I know nothing makes a car unstealable, but that doesn't mean we need to make it easy.
Great DIY Jon with lots of pictures. Perfect!
#10
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And before this thread gets into a theft discussion, this is just another theft deterrent... if you're dealing with a pro, they'll probably catch this pretty quick... but this will really slow down your average smash and grab baddie. I know nothing makes a car unstealable, but that doesn't mean we need to make it easy.
The first few times, it took a few seconds of feeling around to find it.
All in all... this was a fun little project to occupy my afternoon.
Writing this DIY took longer than the installation itself!
#16
SHKWAV
Would you like this converted to a PDF like i did Vyn's Catch Can DIY?
Nice job on this Jon. this may be next weekend's project for me.
Nice job on this Jon. this may be next weekend's project for me.
Last edited by Shinka_MJR; 02-09-2009 at 11:03 AM.
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