I've seen one that uses an extra relay. Connect to the starter and a switch that you already have, like brake light, lighter, rear window defogger. So if you connect it to the defogger, the car won't start unless you turn on the defogger first.
I had to push in the cruise control "on" button for the truck to start. That worked beautifully until a mechanic disconnected it because he didn't know what it was for.
You could also set up two leads to activate a under-seat taser if one of those fuses are popped when the switch is armed. Thief treats. I hate a thief. Thanks Brian, this is a service for all folks that value hard work.
As a retired computer engineer I'm not impressed. So you're out in the middle of nowhere and you forget to flick the switch. You pop a fuse and you don't have a spare. Good luck. So simple to isolate any required circuit like the fuel pump to prevent starting without needing to replace fuses.
Yes but consider the fact that a thief doesn’t have time to troubleshoot a problem like that. Thieves aim to steal a car as fast as possible and the longer they spend trying to steal a car, the higher the risk of them getting caught.
that is so smart to actually KILL the fuse so that the thief is gonna have a hell of a time trying to steal the car - and will draw a lot of attention in crowded areas trying to start it unsuccessfully. I am going to do this with my Q60 - thanks so much for this walkthrough!
I like the one that starts and drives about 10 feet then stalls,,, restarts okay, goes 20 feet then stalls,,, sputtering a few feet again then stalls,,, they end up stuck in the middle of the road blocking traffic
What i do is when ever i drive and park in the wack places of houston, i open my fuse box and takeout fuel pump relay. Comeback i put it back in. I hardly take it to any sketchy places, but if i do...well thats what i do
Got to meet The Grandmaster of the Honda Game today ! At The pull n save south ! Didn’t believe it was HIM till I noticed he was looking at 01-05 Civics !!Great Guy and very about his Business! Didn’t wanna seem like a fanboy but Man it was cool asf meeting one of the O.G’s the Greats and here in the City !!!
I just have a switch spliced on the power wire of the fuel pump. My Del Sol with GSR has been broken into about 5 times and I still have the car. Unfortunately I had to replace my ignition lock cylinder 3 times already.
Relocate battery to trunk and just unhook the negative wire every time and also, an open main relay ground or whatever its called. Maybe also a quick-disconnect alternator positive charging wire so it dies right on the road before it gets to its final destination when stolen (itd be running on just 12v or less of battery power without alt charging batt)
I shifted the battery to back but used a cutoff switch instead. its a nice peice Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26 ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
Pretty cool idea actually. Make sure the switch is not somewhere you could accidentally hit or kick. You don’t wanna loose fuel pump when VTAAAAAAK is kicking in !
Shorting your ecu on purpose is a bad idea. There is a time delay between shorting it and the fuse blowing. during this time your ecu can easliy be damaged costing you big $$.
Not true - when you short it before the ECU, the full current flows right through the switch to the ground. What can happen is only voltage drop for a short time till the fuse pops.
That switch setup is so much better than mine. I just put an open to the ground wire of the fuel pump... maybe I’ll have to run something like this. Although I would have to carry extra fuses. I’ve tried starting my own car with the switch open .
Honda thieves bring their own, lost a B16 EF that way. This way may have saved it :( May the bastards who stole it get what they deserve in the long run.
@@Kyle0228 they either knew you were pulling your ecu out and/or they were just the types of thieves that only target Honda’s. Stealing someone’s car should be punishable by at least broken hands and feet. 😤
So basically your installing a switch to blow a fuse. So if you dont remember to set it straight then your the one who blows the fuse. It’s better and easier just to hide the switch so they can’t find it to turn it on. No fuses to replace.
No it's basically a double kill switch. The thief will not be able to start it and he blows the fuse so the switch will no longer work. It's brilliant.
Yea. Some people just don't get the brilliance. Try to start and automatically blows fuse to ignition. So it takes you a couple blown fuses to get in the habit. Keep a handful on hand for a month or so and it'll become 2nd nature to make sure you set it to middle setting before trying to start the car
That's a great idea... Should put a switch that disconnect the ignition, and actually switch to the horn... Everytime they turn the key, all the car does is honk very loudly...
@@lmc333 do not disconnet the ignition, as it is easy to detect and bypass. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor. Engine will not start withoit it, and its almost imposible to detect in a hurry.
I removed the engine bay fuse box to access the 12v wire on the Starter Relay fuse. Cut it. Ran that wire through a toggle switch, no ground required. That disables power to the starter.
@@StarwaterCWS not attacking your decision, just saying most thieves have that jump tool in their backpack, also push starting overrides your switch. Better to kill fuel or spark because the car needs those continuously to run. edit: saw you said Kia, so I assume it's automatic
Also you can use battery cutoff switch for extra safety. Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26 ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
The easiest way that I do without any modifications is to pop out the fuel pump fuse. No kill switch no nothing. And when when I got back I just pop in back the fuse and starts the car.
@@VTECAcademy Yes agree but usually, thieves are in a hurry, they don't have time to fumble around, usually, if the car can't start they will be out in a hurry. I'll take my chances. I'm not reciting in the USA by the way.
what would happen if you're already driving down the road and the switch is suddenly turned off by accident? Would lock up the car and break your engine?
10 seconds to not hear the pump prime and put in a new fuse. thieves by me are even known to carry fuses, a extra ecu, and a steering wheel. all fit perfect in a backpack
@@popanollie1 fair enough.. thieves in australia just get your car towed by their mates.. if they want it.. aint nothing gonna stop em unless you park it in the garage all the time and have bollards in place. If its in the street it'll get taken
popanollie1 he’s on the right track tho, just get a hidden fuel pump kill switch, even if they hear it, they gotta find and not many people would spend the time trying to do that.
I had 93 eg I got stallon a few times so I end up used my seat belt buckle works awsome thefts don't have time to put on the seat belt first never got stallon again 😅.
OR a battery cutoff switch Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26 to get what i am talking about ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
Only if you give her a crank lol my dumbass would leave a note on the steering wheel saying DONT FORGET TOGGLE SWITCH lol blowing the whole operation. 😂
I want to install one of these in my truck, because there is a drain on the battery that I'm to cheap to fix. So with that in mind, does this completely cut off the battery from the vehicle? Edit: watched the rest of the vid and it seems to not do that
I have a friend who has come outside in the morning to find his car sitting with the driver's door open and a blown fuse three times in 5 years. It works on most everyone without a tow truck.
Make is much more of a pain for the criminal. Add a switch in an obvious place that looks like it’s the kill switch. If the criminal switches the fake kill switch, it activates and locks on extremely loud sirens inside and outside the vehicle. Maybe you could label the fake kill switch, “Kill Switch”! That would further punish the criminal by playing mind games with them. Power the sirens with independent batteries so that disconnecting the car battery does not silence the loud sirens. The sirens draw attention to the vehicle and physically punish the criminal, if the sound is so loud inside the vehicle, so that it’s extremely painful to be inside the vehicle. The criminal will quickly run away. Just make sure that you or any of your passengers never switch the fake kill switch!
there is no need to even break in cars now. what thieves are doing is standing next to your car, calling a tow truck, paying the fee, and having it towed to wherever. especially in cities, the tow driver doesnt need to prove the car is the thieves.
now, if you add on top of that, the theif KNOWING the tow truck driver, forget it. piece of cake. next time you are in a major city, take note of the many tow trucks that have no business name on them. we know since these cities are ran by marxist democrats, there is no push to hunt criminals. it's literally open season.
Just pull the motor everytime you park it 🔥🔥
🤣😂
Or you can take the battery out every time you park.
Like that’s an easy job amigo
You stole this comment lol
Just leave this comment on every “kill switch” video. 🤮🤮
Great info!! Us Honda nerds are always on high alert for those thieves. Mods like this gives us some peace so we can sleep at night.
this is the swaggiest old man i ever see
This is great and informative, but when are you going to show us how to install an "Ejecto Seato Cuz" mod to get rid of unwanted passengers?
I've seen one that uses an extra relay. Connect to the starter and a switch that you already have, like brake light, lighter, rear window defogger. So if you connect it to the defogger, the car won't start unless you turn on the defogger first.
Can you please share that video/info as well?
I had to push in the cruise control "on" button for the truck to start. That worked beautifully until a mechanic disconnected it because he didn't know what it was for.
Yeah but thiefs will press all the buttons now😊
They can push start the car
Thief use tow trucks now
You could also set up two leads to activate a under-seat taser if one of those fuses are popped when the switch is armed. Thief treats. I hate a thief. Thanks Brian, this is a service for all folks that value hard work.
Would suck to be in a hurry one day
@@seannedelko9307 good drunk driving prevention
As a retired computer engineer I'm not impressed. So you're out in the middle of nowhere and you forget to flick the switch. You pop a fuse and you don't have a spare. Good luck. So simple to isolate any required circuit like the fuel pump to prevent starting without needing to replace fuses.
Yes but consider the fact that a thief doesn’t have time to troubleshoot a problem like that. Thieves aim to steal a car as fast as possible and the longer they spend trying to steal a car, the higher the risk of them getting caught.
that is so smart to actually KILL the fuse so that the thief is gonna have a hell of a time trying to steal the car - and will draw a lot of attention in crowded areas trying to start it unsuccessfully. I am going to do this with my Q60 - thanks so much for this walkthrough!
I like the one that starts and drives about 10 feet then stalls,,, restarts okay, goes 20 feet then stalls,,, sputtering a few feet again then stalls,,, they end up stuck in the middle of the road blocking traffic
Very informative. Didn't understand any of it.. but it looks informative.
Aaaaahahahaha!!! Same!!!
What i do is when ever i drive and park in the wack places of houston, i open my fuse box and takeout fuel pump relay. Comeback i put it back in. I hardly take it to any sketchy places, but if i do...well thats what i do
A little bit annoying, but it sure works
dang thats pretty slick never consider shorting fuses it usually use open ground method.
Got to meet The Grandmaster of the Honda Game today ! At The pull n save south ! Didn’t believe it was HIM till I noticed he was looking at 01-05 Civics !!Great Guy and very about his Business! Didn’t wanna seem like a fanboy but Man it was cool asf meeting one of the O.G’s the Greats and here in the City !!!
Saul Diaz Right in! 🤘🏽
I just have a switch spliced on the power wire of the fuel pump. My Del Sol with GSR has been broken into about 5 times and I still have the car. Unfortunately I had to replace my ignition lock cylinder 3 times already.
Hoops this doesn’t happen to me because new ignitions for the ep3’s are $500 😭😭
the screws that go into it, Loctite them. They can have fun trying to unscrew Loctite screws then.
Relocate battery to trunk and just unhook the negative wire every time and also, an open main relay ground or whatever its called. Maybe also a quick-disconnect alternator positive charging wire so it dies right on the road before it gets to its final destination when stolen (itd be running on just 12v or less of battery power without alt charging batt)
I shifted the battery to back but used a cutoff switch instead. its a nice peice
Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26
ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
@@A.QPerformance
Ah okay, for sure man
As a thief, this has been very informative.
Pretty cool idea actually. Make sure the switch is not somewhere you could accidentally hit or kick. You don’t wanna loose fuel pump when VTAAAAAAK is kicking in !
Shorting your ecu on purpose is a bad idea. There is a time delay between shorting it and the fuse blowing. during this time your ecu can easliy be damaged costing you big $$.
Not true - when you short it before the ECU, the full current flows right through the switch to the ground. What can happen is only voltage drop for a short time till the fuse pops.
WOW AMAZING INSTALLATION MY FRIEND
I HAVE INSTALLED A VISIBLE KILL SWITCH FOR CARS ANTI THEFT SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY
Appreciate it this! I've only used on and off switches not one to pop fuses
That switch setup is so much better than mine. I just put an open to the ground wire of the fuel pump... maybe I’ll have to run something like this. Although I would have to carry extra fuses. I’ve tried starting my own car with the switch open .
how is it working for you so far
When I had no garage and had to park outside I pulled the ECU out every night. Heck people use to take their radios out and carry the around.
Honda thieves bring their own, lost a B16 EF that way. This way may have saved it :(
May the bastards who stole it get what they deserve in the long run.
@@Kyle0228 they either knew you were pulling your ecu out and/or they were just the types of thieves that only target Honda’s. Stealing someone’s car should be punishable by at least broken hands and feet. 😤
So basically your installing a switch to blow a fuse. So if you dont remember to set it straight then your the one who blows the fuse. It’s better and easier just to hide the switch so they can’t find it to turn it on. No fuses to replace.
No it's basically a double kill switch. The thief will not be able to start it and he blows the fuse so the switch will no longer work. It's brilliant.
Yea. Some people just don't get the brilliance. Try to start and automatically blows fuse to ignition. So it takes you a couple blown fuses to get in the habit. Keep a handful on hand for a month or so and it'll become 2nd nature to make sure you set it to middle setting before trying to start the car
Haha i would flip the switch when i get out and forget to flip it back and blow through fuses haha
Me too 😂
Yup me too
Exactly. This is impractical. I say Install two hidden kill switches. That don't blow fuses.
Build a relay that also activates a horn, that way someone will notice, and the battery will run out!
That's a great idea... Should put a switch that disconnect the ignition, and actually switch to the horn... Everytime they turn the key, all the car does is honk very loudly...
@@lmc333 do not disconnet the ignition, as it is easy to detect and bypass. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor. Engine will not start withoit it, and its almost imposible to detect in a hurry.
Great, now delete this. 😅
Look a well placed bear trap covered by a nice seat cover will do it. Instant remedy for any thievery. 👍🏾
But then you gotta go and clean it, and that's no fun. Trust me.
Thank you Mr. Vtec. That was a good info. I am looking info how to do a kill switch and I found it here. Good job!
Hopefully it will help you keep your car!
I got my first import a 1997 ej8 d16y8 vtec and I was just thinking about doing this
So grounding the fuel injector destroys a fuse ? I need to do this seems good enough for a manual.
Nice a very helpfull video
You make the best mounts even John from ktuned told me why build something that cannot be better just buy Hasport mounts :)
great tip 👍
Extremely satisfying!
Thanks so much for this amazingly easy to overstand vlog! 🤙🏾
I removed the engine bay fuse box to access the 12v wire on the Starter Relay fuse. Cut it. Ran that wire through a toggle switch, no ground required. That disables power to the starter.
Very clever!
@@VTECAcademy Its a KIA. So I had to defeat the crazy Tik Tok theft ring.
smart thieves can jump the starter directly underhood
@@dr.mantistoboggan4746 anything can be bypassed. Smart thieves pass on KIAs. Our threat are the dumb tik tok thieves.
@@StarwaterCWS not attacking your decision, just saying most thieves have that jump tool in their backpack, also push starting overrides your switch. Better to kill fuel or spark because the car needs those continuously to run.
edit: saw you said Kia, so I assume it's automatic
Just take two wheels out on opposite sides 👍🏻
That too!
Excellent video and idea! How can I find the correct wires/relays for my car so I can do something similar? I drive a 2010 Crown Victoria PI
Many libraries have access to factory service manuals and vehicle-specific repair manuals. . You should be able to get your information there.
Great video!! I need to get this done!
17 thieves didn't like the video
I'll be changing fuses often till I get the muscle memory of disabling the kill switch before I crank the engine
i spent 5 minutes laughing at the intro "vtaaak academy"
That's pretty smart, but I'm afraid to forget it and end up needing to fix my car in the middle of the street, being even more exposed to an atack
That’s why you conceal carry a handgun
Also you can use battery cutoff switch for extra safety. Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26
ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
Can you not just put a switch on the positive wire from the battery?
Hello, thank you. How I can make a particular fuse blown? Btw main fuse box and kill switch. Take the lower amp fuse?
good video, What are some good places to hide the actual switch?
Perfect. Thank you.
The easiest way that I do without any modifications is to pop out the fuel pump fuse. No kill switch no nothing. And when when I got back I just pop in back the fuse and starts the car.
Some thieves carry fuses.
Going under the dash each time you leave or enter your car sounds like a pain. So simplest maybe, but not easiest.
@@VTECAcademy Yes agree but usually, thieves are in a hurry, they don't have time to fumble around, usually, if the car can't start they will be out in a hurry. I'll take my chances. I'm not reciting in the USA by the way.
@@zepp3lin then ya gotta reru the codes
Its was bad back in the day in California people would take it just to sell it not because they wanted it they just didnt want you to have it
this amazing tutorial
I liked your technique
Wheel lock the parking patrol install those work good
what would happen if you're already driving down the road and the switch is suddenly turned off by accident? Would lock up the car and break your engine?
Pulling the fuel pump fuse.. That's a real kill switch hahaha 😜
10 seconds to not hear the pump prime and put in a new fuse. thieves by me are even known to carry fuses, a extra ecu, and a steering wheel. all fit perfect in a backpack
@@popanollie1 fair enough.. thieves in australia just get your car towed by their mates.. if they want it.. aint nothing gonna stop em unless you park it in the garage all the time and have bollards in place. If its in the street it'll get taken
popanollie1 he’s on the right track tho, just get a hidden fuel pump kill switch, even if they hear it, they gotta find and not many people would spend the time trying to do that.
Cool video Brian!
Thanks very helpful 🤙🏼
I had 93 eg I got stallon a few times so I end up used my seat belt buckle works awsome thefts don't have time to put on the seat belt first never got stallon again 😅.
How?
Explain a little better I don’t quite understand?
Does the car requires the car seat belt to be put on to star
the Music doh XD We just got schooled.
Thank you!
I'll just stick to adding a switch to the fuel pump.
OR a battery cutoff switch
Just watch 2 mins of this video from 7:08 to like 8:26 to get what i am talking about
ruclips.net/video/jKWp90ASOyM/видео.html
Amazing informative video! 👍👍
Thanks for the info !
Also a battery cut off and that kill switch. So they don't kill your battery
The battery dying on them is just another reason for them to leave the car
My car has a manual trans, which is already a theft deterrent.
LOL
I like his blue tin flute
Bro i was laughing from his fuk you finger that I needed to replay the video
Where in the schematic diagram would you put the external fuse to be hidden?
I guess we need a follow up video.
@@VTECAcademy with the world we live in today after covid, people are getting desperate
Clear as mud.
Got questions? We have answers. askvtecacademy@gmail.com
I see Acura TSX on the whiteboard. New project?? 🤔 I personally own one so it'd be great to see you guys work on one
K20C swap.
@@VTECAcademy wow that's awesome!! Can't wait to see it.
Good sir, I'd like you to install this in my truck!
You can do it with a little planning.
More tips and tricks please!
I just got SKOOLED!!!
I love this!!!!!
I know a guy who wired his airbag to go off if the killswitch wasn’t disarmed 1st….. I wouldn’t even steal a pen from that guy 😅
So you have to change out the fuse every single time you flip the switch?
No, just if someone tries to start the car without putting the switch where it needs to be first.
@@VTECAcademy Ok thanks
Only if you give her a crank lol my dumbass would leave a note on the steering wheel saying DONT FORGET TOGGLE SWITCH lol blowing the whole operation. 😂
What's the shop called what's the location might be interested in getting one done.
Unfortunately we don't work on cars here.
Pull the ecu and jumper and fuel pump fuse and coil plug
You forgot to mention the timing belt/chain 😂😂😂
I pull my ecu every time i stop my car
@@VictorRodriguez-cg1kg thats a good one i like RHD B no K in EK HOMIE "I ROCK EM AND DART BLOCK EM"
@@VictorRodriguez-cg1kg Just pull the engine, it's the only way to be sure.
Can kill switch be installed in hybrid cars? Hybrid high voltage battery operates everything… how do you install kll switch on hybrid vehicles?
The things you are killing power to are part of the 12 volt system, so yes.
please school us on modern 2020+ vehicles and kill switch, seems you cant switch the relay anymore.
If it’s a k swapped car then just take your Kpro with you every time, it’s like money in the bank lol
Thank You I just got school 👍
If I had this i would still have my Honda with a swap and lots of goodies.. si stocks s2k seats insight steering wheel ect..
Sorry to hear that, but I hope it saves someone else.
I want to install one of these in my truck, because there is a drain on the battery that I'm to cheap to fix.
So with that in mind, does this completely cut off the battery from the vehicle?
Edit: watched the rest of the vid and it seems to not do that
Yeah, it doesn't. You need to install a battery cutoff switch.
@@VTECAcademy thanks
I just take my distributor every time I park it
Way trendier than taking your steering wheel. All the kids are doing it now
😂
Can this work on BMW E36
What ever happened to part 2???
How do you add a new fuse to this system?
You can just use an inline fuse.
hi ,can you make a video for disconnecting battery (negative terminal ) by a switch through dashboard ??
" this is basically just to represent what's going on"
sketchy tips 101
Can you do this with a circuit breaker instead?
Of course
I dont know what kind of thieves are u talking about but that kill sswitch will work for just a few!
I have a friend who has come outside in the morning to find his car sitting with the driver's door open and a blown fuse three times in 5 years. It works on most everyone without a tow truck.
thank you sir!!!
Ideally you have a time delay,,, on the kill switch,,, this leads then to believe the car has mechanical problems
What size fuse would be appropriate?
Future video.
Make is much more of a pain for the criminal. Add a switch in an obvious place that looks like it’s the kill switch. If the criminal switches the fake kill switch, it activates and locks on extremely loud sirens inside and outside the vehicle. Maybe you could label the fake kill switch, “Kill Switch”! That would further punish the criminal by playing mind games with them. Power the sirens with independent batteries so that disconnecting the car battery does not silence the loud sirens. The sirens draw attention to the vehicle and physically punish the criminal, if the sound is so loud inside the vehicle, so that it’s extremely painful to be inside the vehicle. The criminal will quickly run away. Just make sure that you or any of your passengers never switch the fake kill switch!
there is no need to even break in cars now. what thieves are doing is standing next to your car, calling a tow truck, paying the fee, and having it towed to wherever. especially in cities, the tow driver doesnt need to prove the car is the thieves.
now, if you add on top of that, the theif KNOWING the tow truck driver, forget it. piece of cake. next time you are in a major city, take note of the many tow trucks that have no business name on them. we know since these cities are ran by marxist democrats, there is no push to hunt criminals. it's literally open season.
What if the theif has a tow truck and wheel dollys
Then park it in the garage.
*10 seconds in*
Holy fuck im about to get schooled
Just trip your tdc. 👍🏾
just put a coil bank on it without all those wires
Diabolical!