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Kill switch

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by acidfly, Jun 26, 2013.

  1. Jun 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM
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    acidfly

    acidfly [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have one? Id like to wire one up, possibly to the cigarette lighter....
     
  2. Jun 26, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    Kill switch for what exactly?
     
  3. Jun 26, 2013 at 11:34 PM
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    That's easy. So explain the cigarette lighter? You want the starter to only engage when the cigarette lighter is pushed in? Cuz that won't work. Be more specific and I can make a diagram if you need it
     
  4. Jun 27, 2013 at 3:08 AM
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    I think he wants a kill switch on the cigarette lighter, smokes are just getting so damn expensive.

    -Bubs
     
  5. Jun 27, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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    Haha no not for smokes.

    I was thinking of a kill switch to the starter via the cigarette lighter. Push it in to complete the circuit type of deal. Or maybe a magnate type setup like a jetsky or treadmill? Just looking for a switch that is out of the ordinary.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2013 at 11:23 PM
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    Easiest way. Go buy a 150 amp SC circuit breaker. Put it on the main power wire that goes to the fuse box. Done.

    Easy access one like your talking about also fairly simple. You'll need a high power solenoid. Then just rig a switch for it and put the starter power wire on the loop part of the solenoid. Mount the switch where ever ya want. Done.

    I'd hide it personally if I was to do one.
     
  7. Jun 27, 2013 at 11:37 PM
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    Pretty easy to do.

    Use a relay so you don't have to worry about high amperage switches ($$$).

    You are going to need to figure something out that will allow it to work when plugged in, and isolating it from receiving any form of 12v would be tricky.

    Running off the top of my head I'd say to use a USB female cigarette lighter plug and have the other end of a USB on a retract cable somewhere that triggered the relay.

    Just make sure your relay rating has a low enough switch current to be safe through a light gauge wire.
     
  8. Jun 27, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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    And you get a usable USB socket after you start the engine :D
     

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