Kill Switch Installation Questions

And method would that be ?
Starter relay?

 

My parents had a 1999 Chrysler Concorde they bought new. The UP mirror switch was wired in so that you had the press and hold it in order for the starter to crank. I am pretty certain that modification was done as a part of Lo-Jack installation.

The beauty of this is that you are using an existing switch, nothing for a theif to find. When the mirror adjust selector was in the middle position, pressing the UP mirror switch wouldn’t actually move any mirrors.

 

Brilliant.

 

My dad had an old 64 impala when I was a kid. He had a kill switch wired underneath the format. So when he got in, he just pressed on it with his foot ..

 

Would something like

$15 Top Post Knife Blade Master Switch, 12V 24V Doctor Battery Disconnect Switch for Auto Car RV Marine Boat Truck Vehicle, Battery Cutoff Shut Off Switch(Negative, Vertical & Horizontal)

this work?

I am mostly concerned about theft when I park my taco long term and away from home; airport parking, hotel, boat launch...

I'm thinking if i have a "The club" on the wheel (backwards), a tile in the flooring, the fob turned off and the battery switched off, it would be too much hassle for most instances. i can't stop someone from towing it.

 

I installed the Mobilistics engine start relay and was pleased to have it on a cross country trip parking at remote trailheads.

 

Hi, can I ask what relay spot you installed this in? I have a 2020 TRD Pro and wondering if its the same spot. Thanks!

 

Also curious which one you grabbed and which fuse you tapped into for this.

 

There’s been a bunch of tacomas stolen this past week. I guess they are into swiping overland gear. Curios what product you got and if you had any installation notes. Their website seems pretty bare bones. Any advice would be great. Actually just found it. Thanks.

 

https://www.mobilistics.com/nostart...relay-w-remote-starter-fuel-pump-immobilizer/
You just swap out your starter or pump relay under the hood. Could not be easier. Look up where yours is for your model, I am no expert.

A spare keyfob well wrapped from EMF and well hidden, and retaining the original relay, are both good ideas.
While it is a mild nuisance to whip out my belt keychain in the winter and press the button as I approach the truck from side or front (not behind..) it's well worth the peace of mind.

I received helpful personal email responses to my queries from the vendor, and have been very impressed with his service and the product.
Both are rare in my aftermarket dealings.

Bear in mind, the more publicity kill switches receive the less useful they may prove.

 

I contacted a local alarm company and they quoted $1500 for an iGLA immobilizer. Seems pretty sophisticated but very expensive. https://iglaglobal.com/

 

Is you’re automatic or manual? Installed mine in the ignition relay, but just read for manuals to use the EFI. Probably switch it around. Mine only started when the button was simultaneously pressed with the ignition. I’m guessing it has to do with the clutch sensor.

 

A nice solution for this challenge would be to use an inline switch controlled by Bluetooth. Switch remembers its state. Leave it normally closed, then switch it to open with your phone when parking somewhere sketch.

I suppose if that’s all the time, it might become tedious. You’d also want a manual bypass I suppose.

 

Just a follow up on Mobilistics imobilizer. On the 2019 MT Tacoma the ignition relay would only work with the button simultaneously pressed while turning the ignition. The EFI relay caused it to throw a code P2610. Switched it back to the ignition and it seems like it fried my trucks keyless entry.
10/10 would not recommend.

 

So a quick follow. Mobilistics is going to take back my imobilizer and today while getting ready to call the dealership, my fob started working again. Totally strange but I’ll take it.