kill switch

[BLOWNo2]

im looking to do a kill switch install, i guess thats what its called. the switch you gotta flip before the car will start. anyone done this before or seen it done on the mustang? any one know how to do it or have any creative ideas? thanks for your help

 

[STNG_96]

never really heard of something like that on a driver car, but I have on the dragsters. I would do somthing similar to that though, wire a switch to cut off your fuel pump, so the car will still turn over, but it wont have fuel to burn.

 

[n0v8or]

I simply wired a hidden push-button switch in series with the existing clutch switch (the one that prevents the starter from operating unless the clutch pedal is depressed). The wires are not hard to find and it is an easy install.

 

[jasonh_86]

somebody should make a how-to write up on this

 

[bakos24]

somebody should make a how-to write up on this

I agree, thats somthing I would like to do also for the extra security.

 

[BrutalStang]

yes, a friend of mine did it on his jeep wrangler because, well, when he drove it it had no roof, or doors for that matter.

it was positioned to the left of the steering column. it had a different key thing in it, worked pretty good as i remember. even if you had the normal key, it wouldnt work.

i will ask him where he got it, and what it exactly did, although i assume its just another connection being blocked or made to the ignition wiring.

 

[jasonh_86]

Good Idea with the other key thing

 

[DogVomit]

I like the idea.

I once did that on an old '71 Demon I had. I pliced in a toggle switch between the ignition line and hid it in the cigarette lighter cylinder with a dud lighter cap on it. I'd just take my key and flip it up to continue the circuit.

If someone knows the best way to rig something like this on the stang, please share!

 

[BLOWNo2]

i like the idea about running it off of the switch for the clutch. more info please. i was thinking you just wired it inline to the starter, so the car wouldnt even crank. i just like the extra security. keep the info/ideas coming guys!

 

[xseler8]

Please do not use a fuel cut off kill switch. If it fails while you are driving you're you know what. A reputable alarm installer would not do this installation or suggest it. A starter or clutch kill is a good move.

 

[ToplessStang]

Please do not use a fuel cut off kill switch. If it fails while you are driving you're you know what. A reputable alarm installer would not do this installation or suggest it. A starter or clutch kill is a good move.

 

[n0v8or]

I'll shoot some pics of my install and post a pdf write up in a few days.

 

[BLOWNo2]

sweet! finally someone steps up. rock on. now its time to brainstorm some trick/custom ideas as far as switches and placement. lets hear the ideas

 

[jasonh_86]

hey, BLOWNo2, did u pick up your stang yet?

 

[BLOWNo2]

ive got it. its sittin outside. fast as heck. 8200 miles

 

[Dr. Black]

I have done kill switches in all my cars (except my stang) I have always run them to the coil...car turns over no spark. Very easy. Just my 2 cents

 

[jasonh_86]

ive got it. its sittin outside. fast as heck. 8200 miles

U lucky lucky man!

Congrats.. I hope you enjoy it!.. turn the tires over once for me haha

 

[BLOWNo2]

done. did a nice spin earlier

 

[jasonh_86]

Sweet! i'd like to see that thing sometime! never have gotten to see a blown car in person i'm very underpriveledged/sheltered haha

 

[n0v8or]

You can view/download pics of my '03 installation at:

http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/mustang_kill_switch.pdf

Hope they are helpful. The 2 wires to the kill switch are wrapped with black electrical tape and tucked behind the carpet and factory harnesses, so cannot be seen easily in the pics.

The side view of the switch is only poissible with a small camera; you can't actually get your head into that viewing location.

If I had a manual transmission, I would mount the kill switch on the driver's seat frame near the lumbar control switch.