How to install a kill switch on your Dodge Challenger or Charger!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
  • This is a quick ‘how to install’ video on adding a simple kill switch that disables the push to start button.

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  • @Abelsgarage_
    @Abelsgarage_ Год назад +28

    Pro-tip . DO NOT splice right at the push start connector as it’s easy to see if they pop the trim cover off. They’ll see it’s tampered with and undo the splice. You need to go a bit farther down the harness if you are handy like that . And i recommend soldering the wires. Not just tape. If the kill switch is active and the wires break contact( you never know) you have to take everything apart to get to them .

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +3

      Great point!

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      @@Mr.Torres831 Great idea. I didn’t even know they made those. Wish I did though.

    • @rustyshaklferd1897
      @rustyshaklferd1897 Год назад

      Agreed 100%

    • @Abelsgarage_
      @Abelsgarage_ Год назад +1

      @@Mr.Torres831 unless you are trying to take out half of the interior to reach the other end of the body harness ,the only way to do it properly is to splice it in the dashboard cavity and the reason is ,the extensive amount of work required to get to the wires and re splice them. You “ could “ put an extension harness at the push button but even a moron could see that it’s been tampered with and reconnect the factory portion of the harness to the push start and viola ! The the kill switch is now deemed obsolete. I wouldn’t recommend something on a thread were hundreds or thousands of people could see if it was a “ horrible idea” and based off of your comment alone,you havent done this or you’d of known your comment isn’t a grand idea.
      Good day

    • @rustyshaklferd1897
      @rustyshaklferd1897 Год назад +1

      @@Abelsgarage_ still better than right behind the switch. But yes you’re correct you need to tap into the wire somewhere else or break another wire like to the fuel pump, ecu, or a combination of a few.

  • @getyourselfaglock5954
    @getyourselfaglock5954 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this. I had a minor set back. Ended up frying the 15 amp fuse. After watching your vid again I realized what I have done wrong. I wanted to test everything to make sure it worked. So I attached the kill switch directly to the power. Once I installed a new fuse and attached the wires the correct way, It worked like a charm. Thanks again brother!

  • @obertosiciliano1243
    @obertosiciliano1243 Год назад +7

    Awesome vid thank you for this! I ordered 2023 chrysler 300c with 6.4L engine. I'll definitely be adding two kill switches. Thx again bro really enjoy your videos, keep em coming 👍

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +3

      Awesome! Hardest part is deciding where to put the switches. The rest is pretty straightforward! Good luck!

    • @simonhanna2628
      @simonhanna2628 Год назад

      Why two

    • @obertosiciliano1243
      @obertosiciliano1243 Год назад +2

      @@simonhanna2628 to make it even more difficult for thieves to start the vehicle. If someone wants your car they're going to take it regardless but the key is to make it as difficult as possible for them so they're unable to snatch it up in 30 seconds

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      @@obertosiciliano1243 Exactly!

  • @Arabian_Gulf_Angler
    @Arabian_Gulf_Angler Год назад +3

    Thanks for the tip man.. I was looking for an easy way to open the dashboard to fix my Uconnect monitor and a way to install a kill switch... So thanks for both tips 😁

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +2

      Just take your time pulling the dash off little by little. It will creak and scare the crap out of you but it comes off pretty easily once you get everything loosened. Good luck!

  • @marcuzzlucas4740
    @marcuzzlucas4740 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is the best way to do a kill switch nice and easy. Bless 😮

  • @Batman-tb6fq
    @Batman-tb6fq Год назад +1

    Thank very much. This will help me out .

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 8 месяцев назад +4

    Just some ideas. You could use a remote relay and done the same thing and have it on remote, no button. You can kill anything under your hood to stop it from starting from the battery to the starter relay. Many thieves just pop the release and push it away to a trailer with a car. You need to fix that also. I would also relocate my obd port and install a fake. Wire it all hot straight to the battery no fuse. When they plug in hopefully it will blow whatever they plug in.

  • @user-pr5po9iq7t
    @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад +8

    .... DEFINITELY not trying to override this video or anything but, "Car Cat Creations" makes a plug-n-play 2 button kill switch, that requires NO splicing of wires! They make them for the Challenger/Charger/Grand Cherokee!👍

  • @BillyDog707official
    @BillyDog707official 11 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome《☆》Nice to see it done right at the switch for simplicity👍🏾🍺🤳As others mentioned in the comments I will attempt to trace said wire downstream to make it more challenging for Crooks to figure out✌😎☮

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  11 месяцев назад +1

      Great advice! Gotta keep the thieves moving on!

  • @samrmills
    @samrmills Год назад +2

    Thx for the detailed vid. I was wondering…does the kill switch stop a remote start? Guessing not.

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      You can still use remote start. Just have to flip the kill switch when you get in to use the car.

    • @samrmills
      @samrmills Год назад

      @@moparlifescatpack thx! Was just thinking about key fob hijacking and those black box devices I’ve only heard about people put on the roof to decode . Kill switch….waaaaaay better than no kill switch. Thx!

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +2

      @@samrmills It even gets me sometimes. I’ll get in and try to start it and wonder what’s up then remember I need to flip the switch 😂

  • @longsword114
    @longsword114 Год назад +1

    Thats so cool

  • @rustyshaklferd1897
    @rustyshaklferd1897 Год назад +3

    Why does everyone cut the wire right behind the start button? That’s the first place anyone would look. It doesn’t matter where you hide the switch, they just bypass it by resplicing the 2 cut wires from the start button and off they go. Gotta find a better place to cut that wire.

  • @DarkChaos751
    @DarkChaos751 Год назад +1

    How many amps should the momentary switch be? What size gauge wire? Thanks in advance!

    • @nicholasjohnson9694
      @nicholasjohnson9694 Год назад +4

      any amperage switch for 12v systems will work fine, the amperage is so low that the wire gauge is mostly unimportant too, just match the factory 18g harness for simplicity.

    • @DarkChaos751
      @DarkChaos751 Год назад +1

      @@nicholasjohnson9694 I sure appreciate it! It was driving me nuts!

  • @flexpressfitness2421
    @flexpressfitness2421 Год назад +1

    If the switch itself has red and black wires, does it matter that they are both spliced into the red wire for the car, and, does it matter what direction they are spliced into the red car wire?

  • @spikekavalench
    @spikekavalench Год назад

    What about a momentary switch that has to be held at the same time as the start button. Will that work or is there a problem depowering the start button after the car is running?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      I would think a momentary switch would work just as a rocker switch. Same concept just instead of turning rocker on and off you’d have to hold the momentary switch when you started it and when you wanted to turn it off.

  • @cmoemoney3419
    @cmoemoney3419 Год назад

    Smart 💯🔥

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      Not too difficult to do either for a little peace of mind.

  • @user-pr5po9iq7t
    @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад

    Merry Christmas 🎄.... With that 'exact set-up' that you have on this video, with the kill switch button, does the car still have everything saved.....settings, radio, etc.... Or does everything need reprogrammed after each time the button is turned off? Thanks!....

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +2

      It changes nothing at all with any settings. Even the remote start still works. All this does is disable to push to start button inside the car. If you installed this and never even used it you’d never know it was there.

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад +1

      @@moparlifescatpack .... Ok, thanks 👍😁! Now, I just have to wait for my car to be made. 😭

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад

      @@moparlifescatpack ..... One last question. Are these measurements good enough for the button? Current Rating - 3 Amps
      Operating Voltage - 250 Volts. Thanks again!!!

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      @@user-pr5po9iq7t Here is what I used. Works like a champ!
      www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S1MV462/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад +1

      @@moparlifescatpack .... Ok, thanks again! 👍

  • @wintermint076
    @wintermint076 Год назад

    If they start the Challenger the only thing they have to do is go to the center console and pushed a button and put it in gear there's a bypass in the console to manually take it out of park so what good is the switch

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      I have a metal plate that blocks access to that switch you’re talking about. Here’s how to install it: ruclips.net/video/qFpIxT9pUB4/видео.html

  • @mr.nitemare6199
    @mr.nitemare6199 Год назад

    I cut the ignition and connected the switch but the ignition button light won’t come n at all no matter what and the car won’t dont start and key fob not working

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      Sounds like you may be using a switch w more than two prongs or wires (illuminated switch). It needs power to illuminate. I wouldn’t recommend using an illuminated one simply because the idea is for it to remain hidden. Use a switch with only two prongs.

  • @alexanderbustamante7237
    @alexanderbustamante7237 3 месяца назад +1

    Do you have a link for the switch on Amazon ?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  3 месяца назад

      Here is the one I used: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07S1MV462?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

  • @thereallmj
    @thereallmj Год назад +1

    I don’t want to do this myself because I feel I would do something totally wrong 🤣 do you know where I can go to have someone install it for me ?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      Maybe a stereo shop would do it for you. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Or someone who installs alarms!

    • @l2kxboost
      @l2kxboost Год назад

      I know its sad, but I still cant trust them. But, that's my opinion..

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +3

      @@l2kxboost Problem is whoever installs it knows where the switch is. Need to find a friend who already has one and isn’t interested in stealing yours. Lol

  • @chriswalker3981
    @chriswalker3981 Год назад

    Random question. Installed my switch just like you. It works and functions correctly. However I noticed if I leave the switch on at home over night the car battery dies. Upon further investigation I noticed once I walk away / lock the doors the shifter and back splash screen remain on; this draining the battery all night. Is there something I need to do?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      This shouldn’t have anything to do w the kill switch. I’ve never heard of that happening unless somehow your door closed switch isn’t working.

    • @Nfamous_707
      @Nfamous_707 8 месяцев назад

      They will bypass the button and steal your car. They don’t need the button to start your car.

    • @verginsergin
      @verginsergin 5 месяцев назад

      @@Nfamous_707wrong. No matter the access, the push button is 100% needed to start the car.

  • @datboibg21
    @datboibg21 Год назад

    Did you use t connectors? Or solder

  • @ajd3386
    @ajd3386 9 месяцев назад +1

    What Amp switch do you recommend

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  9 месяцев назад +1

      I used these 6 amp rocker switches.
      www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07S1MV462?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

  • @erwinbernales1723
    @erwinbernales1723 3 месяца назад +1

    One from the thieves watched this and shared it with 100s of members and friends..Now how you could say it's a secret and a win? 😂😂😂

  • @Malosti
    @Malosti Год назад

    They can just hit the shift lock release and steal it If they remote start

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      Check out my other video that addresses that. ruclips.net/video/qFpIxT9pUB4/видео.html

  • @steadycuzzin5813
    @steadycuzzin5813 Год назад +3

    This is going to sound silly. But I have no clue what one of my switches is for in my 2022 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. It sits to the right of the switch that allows you to turn on your interior lights and dims the Unconnect when you're driving. They both look the same. But I roll the switch up and down, and I see nothing happening.

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +3

      The second switch controls the illumination in the footwell. At night scroll it and you’ll see the area by your feet get brighter or dimmer. 😁

    • @steadycuzzin5813
      @steadycuzzin5813 Год назад +2

      @Mopar Life Thank you for that.. Really...... Thank you.
      SMH I been trying to figure this out for a long while now, lol.

    • @rustyshackelford5892
      @rustyshackelford5892 Год назад +2

      @@steadycuzzin5813 I took forever too figure out same thing lmaoo

    • @steadycuzzin5813
      @steadycuzzin5813 Год назад +2

      @Rusty Shackelford hahaha 😆 😂
      Yeah, it had me aggravated. Here I'm paying a fortune for this car, and I can't even figure it all out, haha.
      I just learned something new the other day. If you hold the left paddle shifter down or even the middle shifter. It will automatically throw you in the lowest gear the car can go into. That's freaking awesome.

    • @steadycuzzin5813
      @steadycuzzin5813 Год назад +1

      @@rustyshackelford5892 I know a Bob Shackelford from Kentucky, lol.

  • @kwmosely
    @kwmosely Год назад +1

    Is there a link for the kill switch that you used in the video?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +1

      I used this one from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S1MV462/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @kwmosely
      @kwmosely Год назад

      Thanks

  • @julienchardon9101
    @julienchardon9101 Год назад +5

    Hello,
    for those who want to do this mod without cutting harness, i may have found connectors (6 holes 175507-2) to make a t-connector. I wait to receive them and will tell you if they fit.
    Have a good day

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      Good advice. T-connectors make it very quick and easy.

    • @julienchardon9101
      @julienchardon9101 Год назад +1

      @@user-pr5po9iq7t I ordered them frim Aliexpress on December 16th. They went through French customs, so they shouldn't be long. I hope this week

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад

      @@julienchardon9101 ok, thanks 👍😁

    • @julienchardon9101
      @julienchardon9101 Год назад +1

      @@user-pr5po9iq7t I have received them today and they fit perfectly

    • @julienchardon9101
      @julienchardon9101 Год назад +1

      @@user-pr5po9iq7t i a nswered a week ago but my comment is gone

  • @DesertStateNevada
    @DesertStateNevada Год назад

    I do not understand what you just did with the remote start. The kill switch was active when you remote started the car. Doesn't that mean they can steal the car?
    Or remote starting the car does not equal being able to drive it?
    I'm not a MOPAR owner, yet, so I don't know.

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +2

      You can still remote start it with the kill switch activated. However, if someone were to hop in and try to drive it the car wouldn’t go into run without pressing the start button, which won’t work until you turn the kill switch off.

    • @DesertStateNevada
      @DesertStateNevada Год назад +1

      @@moparlifescatpack Thanks!

    • @DesertStateNevada
      @DesertStateNevada 10 месяцев назад

      @@moparlifescatpack Hi! I'm talking with security specialists who are convinced that kill switches cannot be used alongside other systems like the compustar and IGLA, because the presence of kill switches would generate error codes.
      Did you have this experience? Did your car's computer notice the presence of a kill switch? If yes, how did you fix the problem?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@DesertStateNevada
      My car has no idea there is a kill switch and it does not cause any error codes. As for how it may affect the IGLA system you would need to ask an installer. I don’t know the answer to that one.

  • @AwesomeDerp
    @AwesomeDerp Год назад

    Where did you buy your parts?

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      Here is the switch: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S1MV462/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @AwesomeDerp
      @AwesomeDerp Год назад

      @@moparlifescatpack what about the black wire/extension wiring? & ty

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад

      @@AwesomeDerp That’s 18 gauge auto wire. I got mine at Walmart but you can find them there or any auto parts store. They also come in other colors if you prefer red or something else.

  • @virusworld3730
    @virusworld3730 Год назад +2

    Can u void any vehicle warranty with this?

  • @CasperG1982
    @CasperG1982 27 дней назад +1

    Чудесно ❤

  • @kclefthanded427
    @kclefthanded427 Год назад +2

    Anything helps

  • @kixx3927
    @kixx3927 Год назад +2

    I had mine hidden asf. You won’t find it lol

  • @frobertbadba
    @frobertbadba Год назад

    Don’t want to sound pessimistic here, but wouldn’t you think thieves would look for something this easy and just remove the bezel, remove the switch and then touch the wires back together?

    • @user-pr5po9iq7t
      @user-pr5po9iq7t Год назад +4

      Yes, the pieces of 🗑️ could do that but when combined with an alarm going off, steering wheel lock installed and the neutral pull-cord covered with security screws and the obd port covered with security screws and a few other things not mentioned, they won't have the time or it will be enough time for the owner to get there and deal with them 😏.

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  Год назад +7

      Nothing is perfect for certain but if we can get them to lose interest that’s fine w me!

  • @JN-fc2uz
    @JN-fc2uz 9 месяцев назад +1

    It seems this trick can easily be bypassed by theives by just making their own quick hard wire (re-wire)install...🤔 no ? Maybe they don't have time ?🤔

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  9 месяцев назад

      You’re absolutely right. Thieves can bypass anything you can think of but the idea is always to make it where it takes too much time and hopefully they move on to an easier target. Here are some other ways you can help protect your car. Nothing is 100% but layers of protection may help them pass because its just taking too long. 6 things you can do to help prevent your Dodge Challenger or Charger from getting stolen! Anti-Theft
      ruclips.net/video/veKdl110LSg/видео.html

  • @Nfamous_707
    @Nfamous_707 8 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely worthless… do not do this. 😂

    • @moparlifescatpack
      @moparlifescatpack  8 месяцев назад

      I agree. Ive just started leaving the keys in it. 😂

    • @Nfamous_707
      @Nfamous_707 8 месяцев назад

      @@moparlifescatpack might as well.

    • @EZ2XLR8
      @EZ2XLR8 2 месяца назад

      So what if I have a different method to kill the ignition? The thieves just wasted time breaking the trim off to access the button only to find it was done in an alternative manner. Meanwhile they are wasting valuable time. This type of defeatist attitude serves no purpose.