Kill switch and alarm?

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:00 am

I was wondering what the best alarm to fit is and also if it is possible to add a kill switch with out having any issues ? is this possible? I currently have a clifford arrow 5.1 fitted

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:03 am

i think it was brianmoooore who mentioned about fitting a killswitch for the feul pump.

have a search you could find it.

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:17 am

can't see why a kill switch for the fuel pump would affect the alarm.

if you do fit one then fit it where it can't be found by anyone other than you.

i'm sure if you google "fuel pump kill switch" i'm sure you'll find plenty of answers.

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:31 am

The secret (although it's not very secret now if you can search this site) is to rig up the fuel pump feed to short out and blow the fuse unless you press a hidden switch. The thief won't know that has happened and even if he lifts the bonnet and makes the correct diagnosis he's still got to find your switch.

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:51 am

Could link one up to the automatic gearbox inhibitor switch as well if you were keen. The wiring's either under the centre console or behind the glovebox. Fuel pump switches are equally good as well, unless you have a 316.

As steve_k said though, it's putting it in a place where no one will find it. Anyone can steal a car if they're given enough time so the point in most security features is to make the theif take a long time, hopefully to a point they'll get caught or give up.

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:53 am

just a thought you could always make the kill switch look like something else all together

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:08 am

Could make it something very random. If you could get a seatbelt buckle which has the electrics for telling a car when it's not plugged in, or plugged in, you could make it so the middle lap belt has to be plugged in to start the car. Worlds your oyster. The E30 doesn't seem to have a grand collection of hiding places for an inhibitor switch.

Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:15 am

diable wrote:
steve_k wrote:just a thought you could always make the kill switch look like something else all together
Like disguising it as a large red button with "Kill Switch" stamped on it