Where To Install Ignition Kill Switch

Hiwtflolhaha wrote: ↑ Looking for a trusted shop in GTA to install ignition kill switch on vehicle to deter theft.

Do it yourself with wire connectors that snap together. Just get the schematic of your car from eBay and find the color wire that goes to the starter and a meter that reads voltage. Make sure to only cut the starter wire and not something critical like the fuel pump in case there is a loose connection while driving. If you have questions just ask here. Use at your own risk as I mentioned you may cut the wrong wire if you don't check voltage readings properly.
These are the connectors I bought from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0053PYEE0

RedStrikeCa wrote: ↑
These are the connectors I bought from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0053PYEE0

These connectors are awful, I'd stay away from them. Sure they make things a bit quicker but nothing beats a properly soldered connection or crimp if required.

Hiwtflolhaha wrote: ↑ Looking for a trusted shop in GTA to install ignition kill switch on vehicle to deter theft.

We have theft on our policies if the car gets stolen .

pfbmgd wrote: ↑ We have theft on our policies if the car gets stolen .

From post #156 http://forums.redflagdeals.com/our-lexu ... 303556/11/

FYI - I had a Lexus SUV (RX 350) stolen from my house 3 days after delivery (less than 90 km on the odometer).
It cost me about $2,500 to own the SUV for three days. Deductible of $500 and insurance said that freight and pdi (about $2,000) were not covered by policy.
I fought with Lexus / Toyota and the insurance company for two months (I gave up).
Consumers should be aware of the problems with Lexus and Toyota SUVS. Police never in came to the house for a $60,000 vehicle being stolen.
Be aware – For your and your family’s safety.

smacd wrote: ↑ From post #156 http://forums.redflagdeals.com/our-lexu ... 303556/11/

FYI - I had a Lexus SUV (RX 350) stolen from my house 3 days after delivery (less than 90 km on the odometer).
It cost me about $2,500 to own the SUV for three days. Deductible of $500 and insurance said that freight and pdi (about $2,000) were not covered by policy.
I fought with Lexus / Toyota and the insurance company for two months (I gave up).
Consumers should be aware of the problems with Lexus and Toyota SUVS. Police never in came to the house for a $60,000 vehicle being stolen.
Be aware – For your and your family’s safety.

Police shouldn't care about the value of the vehicle, to them it's another stolen car(as it should be). Toyota on the other hand needs to get a handle on this.

RedStrikeCa wrote: ↑ Do it yourself with wire connectors that snap together. Just get the schematic of your car from eBay and find the color wire that goes to the starter and a meter that reads voltage. Make sure to only cut the starter wire and not something critical like the fuel pump in case there is a loose connection while driving. If you have questions just ask here. Use at your own risk as I mentioned you may cut the wrong wire if you don't check voltage readings properly.
These are the connectors I bought from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0053PYEE0

Surely you mean a lighter gauge wire that goes to the starter's solenoid?

I would think this could be better done by selecting an ignition switch wire, adding a high quality switch to break that connection that can be reached from driver's seat. No need to open/close engine hood every morning/night. Often cars have unused punch outs where OEM switches can be installed, not as safe as a switch up under the lower dash cowl that's hard to discover.
I think a factory switch in an unused space that says fog lights but actually interrupts ignition would be used and look good:

Lots of OEM looking switches on Aliexpress, put one in my kids truck.

Zamboni wrote: ↑ Surely you mean a lighter gauge wire that goes to the starter's solenoid?

Ya, that's what I meant.

smacd wrote: ↑
Be aware – For your and your family’s safety.

That is why I always leave my keys at the front door . I don`t want guys coming to my bedroom asking for the keys .

pfbmgd wrote: ↑ That is why I always leave my keys at the front door . I don`t want guys coming to my bedroom asking for the keys .

LOL

Hi you said you gave up. Did insurance ever end up paying you

RedStrikeCa wrote: ↑ Do it yourself with wire connectors that snap together. Just get the schematic of your car from eBay and find the color wire that goes to the starter and a meter that reads voltage. Make sure to only cut the starter wire and not something critical like the fuel pump in case there is a loose connection while driving. If you have questions just ask here. Use at your own risk as I mentioned you may cut the wrong wire if you don't check voltage readings properly.
These are the connectors I bought from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0053PYEE0

Do NOT use these connectors. These do not belong on any automotive applications. They will vibrate and loosen up.

Use proper open barrel crimp terminals with adhesive lined heatshrink.

A lot of compassionate and smart people here giving a lot of smart or questionable advise, however, this is a very difficult topic to discuss. I have a life time experience dealing with automotive and industrial electronics : you need to understand few things : 1. Do not interrupt vehicle critical systems (ignition or fuel ) with DIY solutions because failure may/will cause aloss of control on a highway or road. 2. Seek a shop that will install a certified automotive immobilizer 3. If you are hell bent on DIY , do a research and see what you can do without compromising safety of your car while it is in motion such as interrupt starter control circuit , etc.

just stick a dummy toggle switch on your dashboard and hide the real kill switch under the steering colum,
you can even get fancy and get those light up switches so the bad guy aka car theif will think its a kill switch and will try really hard to steal your car and will be confused as to why it wont start.

so to sumarise it, put a DECOY switch in plain sight and hide the real kill switch somewhere underneath