![]() ![]() ![]() Here is a quick janky diagram on how I wired my kill switch:Īs for the circuit I targeted in my cruiser to integrate the kill switch, they only need fuel and spark. Only a tenth of an amp flowing through the switch. Also the great thing about using a kill switch that activates a relay is you can have the switch very far away from the relay and thus hide it anywhere. But pick a location that is somewhat convenient if you will need to get to the magnet on a regular basis. Its easy and honestly fun thinking of the best/sneakiest place to put the switch. Everyone should pick their own location and magnet/reed switch option. Sorry I have no pics because that would be defeating the purpose of a hidden kill switch, but you honestly don't need them. I used a high power neodymium magnet to ensure the reed switch is always firmly closed and power is flowing for vehicle operation. That was easily accomplished with a little velcro sticky dot. Going that route required me to have the magnet secured so that a moving vehicle would not dislodge it. I opted for the normally closed reed switch. That way everything would work as it should until the magnet is in place, at which point the reed switch will open and cut power. Another variation of this setup is to use a normally closed reed switch. If the magnet is not in place, the reed switch is open, the relay wont be activated and power wont flow and the truck will not run at all. The reed switch gets an ign + signal to activate the relay and allow power to flow through the relay to its intended stock path. I went with a high quality sealed Japanese relay because I needed this to be faultless and reliable.įor wiring, its super simple like any relay circuit (see pic below). I bought it from here with the matching female connector and terminals. You can find other variations like normally closed switches, also probably cheaper versions. The main idea behind both of these (magnetic reed or stock switch) is that everything looks completely stock and confounds the thief and takes too long to figure out how to defeat.įor this project I opted to use these supplies: Reed switch: McMaster-Carr. However, the other great alternative in my mind to this magnetic kill switch is to use a stock switch on the dash that is used as a kill switch. I liked the fact that a thief would not be able to look for any out of place switches as the kill switch. This type of setup can be hidden behind almost any panel of your choosing, within reason of course. Reed switches are very simple, small and reliable. I went this route for a couple reasons: 1. After looking at all the options out there I decided on going with a magnetic reed switch as my kill switch. As the value of these vehicles goes up, and living in a major city, the idea of a kill switch became more and more important to me. It's design right is protected for 15 years (licensable after 5 years).Hey all, so I thought I would post in this thread since it seems the most appropriate. This product, it's overall generic structure and design is subject to strict intellectual property regulations. This product applies for the 'old skool', key in Ignition and also 'keyless' MQB cars. So RS3/S3 8V owners, Golf R 5G owners, 5F Leon Cupra Owners, Octavia VRS and so on.if you want to sleep easier, this is for you.įitting available - we're based in the Worcestershire area. This is an absolute no brainer when you think how much automotive security businesses charge for systems that ultimately have the same result and aren't bullet proof neither! Mount it somewhere hidden, in a bit of plastic that's out of the way and not visible. The silver toggle switch needs a 12.5mm hole. There is no modification to the factory wiring loom, it remains untouched. It's just as easy as installing a dash cam. If you have a different car, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do.Īll you need to do is route the wires to wherever you'd like the switch from your in car fuse board. We know this works on all VW Group MQB cars. Ofcourse like most security systems, there are never any guarentees but it'll certainly stop the thieves in their tracks. So once they hit this problem, they're likely going to do a runner! This switch kit will confuse many of the criminals out there and in general, most criminals will not hang around trying to fault find on your driveway! ![]() In most cases it's a 15 - 30min max DIY fit! You choose where you want to hide the switch and in doing so what trim panels you have to remove to feed the wiring to your chosen location. The Dash lights will come on, but the car will not start. This is designed so that even with the keys, the car will not start, literally from a flick of a switch. ![]()
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