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Clutch cancel button as fuel pump kill switch?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Darce, Apr 1, 2025.

  1. Apr 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    Darce

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    Would it be possible to use a clutch cancel (latchable relay) button as a fuel pump kill switch?
    Just looking for ideas...
     
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    IMO, a kill switch should be discrete. Not saying the clutch cancel isn’t but it’s just too obvious. Someone who starts the truck by depressing the clutch pedal can easily press the button if they were lazy to step on the pedal. Just saying…
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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    I don't have a clutch, I would delete the wording on the switch as well and change it to something else.
    I was just trying to think of something that would look factory. Not many people would think to hit a fog light button to start a truck...
     
  4. Apr 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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    An alarm with ignition kill isn't a bad option.
     
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    +1 for discrete switch. If you have a manual or 4wd shifter, there's some leather that could prove useful - there's also the rectangle knockout panels on the lower garnish that fit buttons from other Toyota cars from that time period (Rav4, Camry, etc) and act as standard toggle switches. You could also look into the StarterStopper - you can program it with multiple switches like a "code" that once done in the correct order will enable the fuel pump/starter.
    I've been looking at doing something like a killswitch, however the RS3200 (if installed on your car) manual states on pages 4 & 5 that it disables the starter if the alarm is triggered and not disarmed with the remote. Also that it prevents hot-wiring which is neat. I should probably confirm that first part on mine though, otherwise yeah kill switch is next to do.
     
  6. Apr 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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    Like this clip, if they really want it, they’ll towed it.
     
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    Jeez I guess the best way to stop that from happening is take the wheels off and put them indoors lol. That's someone who's been casing their house though. Not a random act
     
  8. Apr 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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    definitely not. they saw what they want and the opportunity presented itself. You can add all the kill switch, club lock, etc but it’s just a deterrent. Won’t stop thieves if you have what they want. My understanding is, the truck was towed down the street and loaded to a trailer. 99.9% of the time, its gone forever. It’s not like they want a joy ride car from point A to point B. If they’re going that far, everything will be removed.
     

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