Theft Recovery Idea

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 05:17 PM

I just saw some punk kids walk by my truck, and look in the windows. It got me thinking about my truck getting stolen. If they found my kill switch, and started the truck they would be pretty much home free to get it to a safe spot and strip it before I even found out it was missing.

My idea:

Install a kill switch on all lights. That way they would get pulled over for no headlights if dark out, no brake lights, no turn signals, etc. Hopefully this could lead to a vehicles recovery.

What do you guys think?

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881stGenRunner · 09-13-2007, 05:23 PM

sounds like a good idea to me. just hope they dont crash it

algranger · 09-13-2007, 05:24 PM

wait what exactly is a kill switch?

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by algranger

wait what exactly is a kill switch?

A switch that kills power to a certain system.

algranger · 09-13-2007, 05:28 PM

o, sound good to me

Pest · 09-13-2007, 05:59 PM

Might work, but then what if they only drive a few blocks and then tow it? I also think that would be a big anoyance everytime you leave/enter the vehicle, all those switches everywhere...

(Just playing devil's advocate)

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pest

Might work, but then what if they only drive a few blocks and then tow it? I also think that would be a big anoyance everytime you leave/enter the vehicle, all those switches everywhere...

(Just playing devil's advocate)

I'd rather hit a couple of switches when I get in/out then have my truck stolen/get it recovered if it were to be stolen.

Ringmaster · 09-13-2007, 06:06 PM

Here in Spokane, alot of drivers drive with no lights on. Sooner or later I guess the coppers would pull em over.

Another Kill/Lockout switch on the neutral safety start switch would work.

Pest · 09-13-2007, 06:10 PM

Instead of all the lights, you could just do a Killswitch on the ignition, then one on the fuel pump. That'd stop them from even leaving unless they found both switches. Or be super sneaky and have 2 switches on the same line.

stormin94 · 09-13-2007, 06:39 PM

I'd rather have one of these instead........

http://youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE

89silverpu · 09-13-2007, 06:43 PM

I've heard of people taking out their EFI fuse or something to that extent...

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 89silverpu

I've heard of people taking out their EFI fuse or something to that extent...

Thats a bad idea because you are resetting the ecu when you do that. Then it has to learn all over again.

CJM · 09-13-2007, 07:32 PM

I dunno, had no issues with the EFI fuse removed.

I personally feel a fuel and ignition cut off works the best, install the switch somewhere odd no one would look. I wont tell you where I have hidden them but its in a way outta the way place.

881stGenRunner · 09-13-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CJM

I dunno, had no issues with the EFI fuse removed.

I personally feel a fuel and ignition cut off works the best, install the switch somewhere odd no one would look. I wont tell you where I have hidden them but its in a way outta the way place.

So everytime you start your truck you have to hit your switches right?

881stGenRunner · 09-13-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleb

Thats a bad idea because you are resetting the ecu when you do that. Then it has to learn all over again.

Just incase you didn't know, everytime you disconnect your battery for at least 10 mins you are resetting your ECU

4banginRunner · 09-13-2007, 08:03 PM

a dead battery, no gas, and 3 flat tires are doin the trick with my truck

but once i get all my mods done, i'll probably run a push button starter hidden somewheres, my dad had a bronco that had one, it got broken into, and the ignition popped, but they couldn't get it started!

love those things

CJM · 09-13-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 881stGenRunner

So everytime you start your truck you have to hit your switches right?

Pretty much if you shut them off. Could just get the removable steering wheel though.

I personally pull the EFI fuse, simple and effective.

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 08:44 PM

One of my buddies has a headphone jack right below his ignition. He uses a headphone plug as a key which completes his fuel pump circuit. I thought that was pretty cool. I might do that sometime down the road.

KevinInSac · 09-13-2007, 08:45 PM

Alarm with an iginition kill works for me. Truck's been parked out front for eight or so months. The Camry that used to be in it's place was broken into 4 times in 3 years. Nothing was ever stolen though, just busted locks.

1eye · 09-13-2007, 08:48 PM

Shouldn't one well hidden "kill" switch be enough agains "punk thieves"? I guess that 2 switch hooked in series would be very hard to defeat as they cycled there way thru all your driving light and accessorys. What are your guys thoughts on "types" of kill switchs.
Do you guys like the style that kill it dead/wouldn't let it start at all, or one that lets vehicle start {making them thinking there going to get away} and then it dies after a few seconds in a conspicuous spot or position?

**aviator** · 09-13-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormin94

I'd rather have one of these instead........

http://youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE

HAHAHA I want one... except I don't have a trunk....

what about a switch tied to a MP3 device that will play something like Gregorian Chants at full stereo system volume. It would attract attention and drive the little hoodlums away... just a late nite brain toot...

razrwild · 09-13-2007, 09:17 PM

i like the magnetic kill switches. Anything where they can't bypass it by flipping a switch or hitting a button would be the way I'd go. That headphone jack sounds good too

Kaleb · 09-13-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by razrwild

i like the magnetic kill switches. Anything where they can't bypass it by flipping a switch or hitting a button would be the way I'd go. That headphone jack sounds good too

I have ten of those magnetic switches. I was going to do that also, but I never got around to it. If anyone wants one let me know. We can work something out.

linuxrunner · 09-13-2007, 10:09 PM

I had a fuel pump kill switch that i always thought would work great, because if i had driven in the last 5 or 6 hours the truck would start and run for about 5 seconds then die because of no fuel.

The switch was well hidden and when my truck was stolen they tore up the floor to get to the wires so they could wire 12v to the fuel pump again. Since the switch was still off when i got the truck back this raises the question of weather the thieves started the truck, pulled into out of the parking spot in the crowded mall at 4:00pm then had to tear apart the floor after the truck died, or if they knew to wire up the fuel pump before just to be safe.

kayakken · 09-14-2007, 02:45 AM

my 89 has a blinkin LED no alarm just a blinking led when the ign is off

they havent messed with it since
before that someone busted the window to get the pos cd player

I would opened the door for them to save my window

just my $0.02 worth

ken

09-13-2007, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	sounds like a good idea to me. just hope they dont crash it __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

09-13-2007, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	wait what exactly is a kill switch? __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

09-13-2007, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	o, sound good to me __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

09-13-2007, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westminsterl, CO Posts: 357	Might work, but then what if they only drive a few blocks and then tow it? I also think that would be a big anoyance everytime you leave/enter the vehicle, all those switches everywhere... (Just playing devil's advocate) __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 278,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. Aussie Locker in the rear Commando Car Alarm with Power Locks and Remote Keyless Entry Rewired power windows to run with ignition off. LCEngineering Header, Magnaflow Muffler, 2.25" Exhaust Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

09-13-2007, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ringmaster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spokane Valley Washington Posts: 814	Here in Spokane, alot of drivers drive with no lights on. Sooner or later I guess the coppers would pull em over. Another Kill/Lockout switch on the neutral safety start switch would work. __________________ 99 4Runner, 3.4, 5 spd., Manually shifted E-Locker, 4:30 gears, 285/75/16 MTR's, Airbox mod through the bottom of the inner fender.

09-13-2007, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westminsterl, CO Posts: 357	Instead of all the lights, you could just do a Killswitch on the ignition, then one on the fuel pump. That'd stop them from even leaving unless they found both switches. Or be super sneaky and have 2 switches on the same line. __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 278,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. Aussie Locker in the rear Commando Car Alarm with Power Locks and Remote Keyless Entry Rewired power windows to run with ignition off. LCEngineering Header, Magnaflow Muffler, 2.25" Exhaust Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

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89silverpu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vacaville/Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA/ UNLV (Las Vegas), NV Posts: 1,691	I've heard of people taking out their EFI fuse or something to that extent... __________________ '89 Beater Jeep Eater in progress 4.88's, TRD e-locker, Dual Cases, 33's, Armored, Tread Lightly Mixchallenge.info

09-13-2007, 07:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	I dunno, had no issues with the EFI fuse removed. I personally feel a fuel and ignition cut off works the best, install the switch somewhere odd no one would look. I wont tell you where I have hidden them but its in a way outta the way place. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	a dead battery, no gas, and 3 flat tires are doin the trick with my truck but once i get all my mods done, i'll probably run a push button starter hidden somewheres, my dad had a bronco that had one, it got broken into, and the ignition popped, but they couldn't get it started! love those things __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

09-13-2007, 08:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kaleb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 635	One of my buddies has a headphone jack right below his ignition. He uses a headphone plug as a key which completes his fuel pump circuit. I thought that was pretty cool. I might do that sometime down the road. __________________ MY BUILD

09-13-2007, 08:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
KevinInSac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA (Carmichael) Posts: 1,059	Alarm with an iginition kill works for me. Truck's been parked out front for eight or so months. The Camry that used to be in it's place was broken into 4 times in 3 years. Nothing was ever stolen though, just busted locks. __________________ 92 ExCab Pickup SR5 3.0 5spd 4X4 Pretty much stock. I've done some stuff though.

09-13-2007, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
1eye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N 53 - 29 - * Location: W 113 - 49 - * Posts: 128	Shouldn't one well hidden "kill" switch be enough agains "punk thieves"? I guess that 2 switch hooked in series would be very hard to defeat as they cycled there way thru all your driving light and accessorys. What are your guys thoughts on "types" of kill switchs. Do you guys like the style that kill it dead/wouldn't let it start at all, or one that lets vehicle start {making them thinking there going to get away} and then it dies after a few seconds in a conspicuous spot or position? __________________ Phase 1: rebuild engine $ Phase 2: winch and custom bumpers $ Phase 3: 33" tires $ Phase 4: 4 inch lift $ Phase 5: locker$ Phase 6: snorkel Phase 7: body armour Phase 8: Bushwacker fender flares Phase 9: hmmm My favourite new toy is a 1" impact gun [1200+ ft lb of torque] :D

09-13-2007, 09:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
razrwild Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: dirty jersey Posts: 263	i like the magnetic kill switches. Anything where they can't bypass it by flipping a switch or hitting a button would be the way I'd go. That headphone jack sounds good too __________________ 89 4runner 22re 5spd bone stock 224k miles DD

09-14-2007, 02:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
kayakken Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 108	lil blinking led my 89 has a blinkin LED no alarm just a blinking led when the ign is off they havent messed with it since before that someone busted the window to get the pos cd player I would opened the door for them to save my window just my $0.02 worth ken __________________ paddle or pan see ya on the creek trucks 84 longbed SR5 sunroof 4X4 live axel woohoo soonto have a 20\22 hybread motor 89 DLX 4X4 daly driver bikes 1972 honda 250 XL 87 Suzuki Intruder modified and customized boats 2 kayaks and counting

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