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02-27-2009, 11:19 AM
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Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
I hope I am not borrowing someone elses' idea, but I was trying to fix two problems at once last night and came up with this:
1. How to fill in the "choke" hole in my dash cluster with something that looks good since I replaced the carburator with an electric choke version. 2. Install a hidden kill switch without hacking into the new wiring harness. Here's what I did - Took an old windshield wiper switch and new knob/bezel, cut two splices (10" and 18") and installed three female and and one spade connectors. Disconnected one of the neutral safety switch leads and installed the short lead between it and the wiper switch. Ran the longer of the two from the wiper switch back to the neutral safety switch. Installed the wiper switch/bezel into the dash. The far left position is the run position but anything else will prevent starting. It's hidden in plain sight and looks pretty good. I will probably go back and modify it to use a relay since I am not sure if the switch can handle the amperage, but the concept will remain the same. Last edited by soule64; 02-27-2009 at 02:10 PM. Reason: , |
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02-27-2009, 11:37 AM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Looks good!
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02-27-2009, 11:40 AM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
very nice!
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02-27-2009, 11:58 AM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
That's a cool mod.
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02-27-2009, 12:01 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Sneaky.
I like the "hide in plain sight" idea.
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02-27-2009, 12:03 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Great mod, thanks for the writeup on it.
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02-27-2009, 12:06 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
I agree, that's a great mod.
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02-27-2009, 12:37 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
I like the idea too, but yeah I think it "should" have a relay, cause it would suck to not be able to start your own truck cause the switch blew out (of course since you konw about it, it would be pretty easy to wire around it and bypass the switch in a pinch)
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02-27-2009, 12:54 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
That's another reason why I didn't hardwire the wiper switch (or the relay). I kept the NSS lead complete and near the NSS so if something happened I could just pull it from the wiper switch jumper and plug it back in. But yeah, a relay is definately in the plan...
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02-27-2009, 01:04 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
To me, that's pretty impressive........really using your brain power.
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02-27-2009, 01:11 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
That's why you get paid the big bucks!
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02-27-2009, 01:17 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
killer had one of those..the thieves that gotem could show ya all about it!
 it was even hidden!
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02-27-2009, 01:52 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
great idea!
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02-27-2009, 02:56 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
A very good idea and with the money some of us have in these trucks it's an easy fix - but if the guy's gonna hot wire your truck, he might notice the different wiring. Just a thought.
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02-27-2009, 03:21 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
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02-27-2009, 03:25 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Well, I used the same color, size wire and connecors as the original NSS setup and tucked everything under the column so it's hard to see. And it should still kill the circuit if the ignition switch is pulled and hotwired. It's not going to work if someone gets underneath and crosses the selenoid though. A pro might figure it out pretty quick but (hopefully) it might stop the amature/kid/someone in a hurry.
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02-27-2009, 03:30 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
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02-27-2009, 03:41 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
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02-27-2009, 04:02 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
I had a thought of hiding a pushbutton switch behind the cigarette lighter so when you press the button on the lighter you kill the ignition. Just an idea I had
Last edited by greystoke; 02-27-2009 at 04:03 PM. |
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02-27-2009, 05:55 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
well i had a custom switch on my truck too my high beam light was screwed up and only started when i pushed on and off like 20x and to find a the right sequence to get the lights turned on without cutting the truck off does that count?
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02-27-2009, 05:59 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Very good idea!
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02-27-2009, 06:02 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Cool idea!
I've thought about using the Cargo Light switch in the cab, and just hard wiring the cargo light to always come on with the dome. |
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02-27-2009, 06:04 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Thats a good idea.
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02-27-2009, 06:35 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Awesome idea !!! I've fabricated an inside hood release, mounted the pull lever up high by the drivers fresh air vent. Every little theft deterrent helps IMO.
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02-27-2009, 07:17 PM
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Re: Easy no-hack hidden kill switch
Great Idea,,, but if they want it they will get it...
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