Installed a Kill Switch for $10
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
best way to do a "kill switch" is with a hidden immobilizer type setup. so that even if they find some wiring or the switch, they still cant spice wires together to get it to start.
i have a complete wiring diagram and parts list i made if anyone is interested.
i worked in theft repair for a while and most "kill switches" are easily found or bypassed.
i have a complete wiring diagram and parts list i made if anyone is interested.
i worked in theft repair for a while and most "kill switches" are easily found or bypassed.
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From: Houston Tx.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
And really, is it smart to shoot someone you catch breaking into your vehicle? All that going to do is land you in jail
You could wire the the horn to the dome lights so it would honk when you open the door while the kill switch was on. You'd probably want to put the switch under the fender well, though. I have a pet rattler I keep under the driver seat.
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From: St Augustine Florida
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
they make relays that are on timmer.... open door.. 5- 30 sec later alarm horn starts... LOUD LOUD HORNS....
they make a relay that when tilted it makes contact then alarm starts ....LOUD LOUD HORNS....
and a kill switch to fuel pump... not starter.. not coil... to fuel pump..
On alot of cars they got a funky switch on hood light... after hood rasied to a little angle it turns light on... get one of them hook threw a good relay and some horns....now if they try to tow it.. they will atleast draw attention...
the timmer relay you find in yards to.. aka wiper delay switches... stuf like that..
all can be done for a few bucks..
I wont say what kind of alarm i have... but i will say... its insured lol...
they make a relay that when tilted it makes contact then alarm starts ....LOUD LOUD HORNS....
and a kill switch to fuel pump... not starter.. not coil... to fuel pump..
On alot of cars they got a funky switch on hood light... after hood rasied to a little angle it turns light on... get one of them hook threw a good relay and some horns....now if they try to tow it.. they will atleast draw attention...
the timmer relay you find in yards to.. aka wiper delay switches... stuf like that..
all can be done for a few bucks..
I wont say what kind of alarm i have... but i will say... its insured lol...
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From: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 rebuilt w/ bored TB, banks header, upgraded ignition, 3 row rad, high flow h2o pump, 180* t-stat
best way to do a "kill switch" is with a hidden immobilizer type setup. so that even if they find some wiring or the switch, they still cant spice wires together to get it to start.
i have a complete wiring diagram and parts list i made if anyone is interested.
i worked in theft repair for a while and most "kill switches" are easily found or bypassed.
i have a complete wiring diagram and parts list i made if anyone is interested.
i worked in theft repair for a while and most "kill switches" are easily found or bypassed.
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From: Carrollton, Georgia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter High Output
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From: St Augustine Florida
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
or come to az we got this nifty new law that PASSED a couple days ago doesnt take into affect for another 90 days but arizona is now a full carry state before you could carry not consealed with out any lisence or anything as long as it was a 4th of the way showing the new law you do NOT need a CCW in the state of az to carry consealed also they passed a week or so ago you can now carry consealed in bars as long as your not served alcohol
couple other new gun laws this year check em out
i seen a couple posts back what state is this that it hast to be unloaded wtf? god i love az and its pretty much no laws on guns
so far
you dont have to register guns
person to person sales on pistols under 21
no ccw
carry consealed in bars
can carry in banks if not posted otherwise
so many more i cant even think of right this moment but pretty much full freedom of firearms in az it is getting a little rediculess but awesome for me at the same time
couple other new gun laws this year check em out
i seen a couple posts back what state is this that it hast to be unloaded wtf? god i love az and its pretty much no laws on guns
so far
you dont have to register guns
person to person sales on pistols under 21
no ccw
carry consealed in bars
can carry in banks if not posted otherwise
so many more i cant even think of right this moment but pretty much full freedom of firearms in az it is getting a little rediculess but awesome for me at the same time
Last edited by thesundancekid; Apr 22, 2010 at 01:47 AM.
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From: Carrollton, Georgia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter High Output
or come to az we got this nifty new law that PASSED a couple days ago doesnt take into affect for another 90 days but arizona is now a full carry state before you could carry not consealed with out any lisence or anything as long as it was a 4th of the way showing the new law you do NOT need a CCW in the state of az to carry consealed also they passed a week or so ago you can now carry consealed in bars as long as your not served alcohol
couple other new gun laws this year check em out
i seen a couple posts back what state is this that it hast to be unloaded wtf? god i love az and its pretty much no laws on guns
so far
you dont have to register guns
person to person sales on pistols under 21
no ccw
carry consealed in bars
can carry in banks if not posted otherwise
so many more i cant even think of right this moment but pretty much full freedom of firearms in az it is getting a little rediculess but awesome for me at the same time
couple other new gun laws this year check em out
i seen a couple posts back what state is this that it hast to be unloaded wtf? god i love az and its pretty much no laws on guns
so far
you dont have to register guns
person to person sales on pistols under 21
no ccw
carry consealed in bars
can carry in banks if not posted otherwise
so many more i cant even think of right this moment but pretty much full freedom of firearms in az it is getting a little rediculess but awesome for me at the same time
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6 (Ford 4.2L Injector Upgrade and Yellow Top Optima))
Could you set up the hidden kill switch to disrupt the negative battery terminal? That way the switch would double as a battery saver, eliminating any trickle drain when the car is sitting.
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From: Arizona
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
could someone do an easy diagram on how to make a kill switch.... im super intrested and can do elect work but dont wanna mess things up... i know where i want to put the switch just need to know what wires and how to splice them...
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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
The reason is because you want your grounds as short as possible AND you want the least amount of resistance in your grounds so you need to run a huge switch so it does not impede the grounds function
Bean bag rounds in your 12 guage. If your worried about landing in jail, use non lethal rounds like bean bag rounds. This way your going to break ribs or other bones but not kill. They can be lethal so don't aim for the head. But they will immobilize the thief so that you can ground and pound till the cops arrive, and they will definatley hurt.
It would be nice to see an easy diagram of a few of these ideas for those of us that would like to do this.
It would be nice to see an easy diagram of a few of these ideas for those of us that would like to do this.
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6 (Ford 4.2L Injector Upgrade and Yellow Top Optima))
Not unless you stuck the kill switch in the wheel well. It would also need to be a huge battery off switch.
The reason is because you want your grounds as short as possible AND you want the least amount of resistance in your grounds so you need to run a huge switch so it does not impede the grounds function
The reason is because you want your grounds as short as possible AND you want the least amount of resistance in your grounds so you need to run a huge switch so it does not impede the grounds function


what about disrupting the positive terminal, that way you don't have to worry about length as much (or do you?) i just said negative terminal because everyone says disconnect it before doing electrical work on your car.


