Kill switch

Incredable · 07-31-2003, 07:37 PM

any one have any ideas of where to place a kill switch. I have a 79 CJ-5 with no title steering. Thanks for your help in advance.

71CJ5 · 07-31-2003, 10:39 PM

Is this kill switch going to be used as an anti-theft device or just to turn the Jeep off? If used for anti-theft I'd prolly hide one up under the dash. As for just something to kill the engine just put it within reach on the dash.

jeffs77CJ5 · 08-01-2003, 07:15 PM

I also have a kill switch. Mine is on the dash and of course not labeled as such. It is just one of many switches I have there. I think most people would not think about flipping a switch before starting so I think it would be safe there on the dash.

rustyCJ · 08-01-2003, 09:50 PM

go to your local boat or small watercraft supplier to pick up a real "kill switch". 4wdhardware and all the other jeep after-market stores sell anti-theft battery cut-out switches.

we4jeepn · 08-01-2003, 10:15 PM

I have 2 as my ignition sw can be turned w/out a key. 1 under dash for fuel pump, and 1 inside my tuffy box for ignition. It can still be towed but short of that I think it will be outside in the morning.

Bret-o · 08-02-2003, 01:46 AM

My friend has one on his 73 CJ5 and its just to the left of the glove box, but I think its an anit-theft device, it has to be turned on before the jeep can be turned on.

TUFFGRL · 08-03-2003, 09:14 PM

Anti-theft...what a good idea! I have one on my CJ-5 but I call it the "won't drain my battery" switch. I am still sorting through the electrical mess that has accumulated over the years.

Under the dash is good for anti-theft unless you have too much lift. I can see mine from half mile away since it is at eye level!

Incredable · 08-03-2003, 11:42 PM

yea its for anti theft, sorry i haven't replied till now. Im gona go with what rustyCJ said and go to a boat dealer to get one. then set it up so it has one for fuel and ing. Thanks for all your help and if any one knows where i can get wireing diagrams that would be great. I got a haynes manual (my dad surprised me and got it for me, i dont think its too good).

07-31-2003, 10:39 PM	#2
71CJ5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Avon, Colorado Posts: 22 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Is this kill switch going to be used as an anti-theft device or just to turn the Jeep off? If used for anti-theft I'd prolly hide one up under the dash. As for just something to kill the engine just put it within reach on the dash. __________________ 1971 CJ5: 225, HEI, Headers, T-14, D18, Warn OD, 30/44, Saginaw steering, 33's http://community.webshots.com/user/71cj5

08-01-2003, 09:50 PM	#4
rustyCJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 942 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	go to your local boat or small watercraft supplier to pick up a real "kill switch". 4wdhardware and all the other jeep after-market stores sell anti-theft battery cut-out switches. __________________ [COLOR=darkgreen]"character is doing the right thing even if nobody is looking"[/COLOR]

08-02-2003, 01:46 AM	#6
Bret-o Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 319 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My friend has one on his 73 CJ5 and its just to the left of the glove box, but I think its an anit-theft device, it has to be turned on before the jeep can be turned on. __________________ '95 YJ- 2.5L Flat Fendered, 3 1/2" Rusty's suspension lift, 1" BL, 1" shackles, 33x12.50 Swamper TSL's, Clarion CD Player, JL Amp, 2 10" Kicker Comps, Bestop, Tuffy Console, some engine mods......Member of Independent Offroad in Bowling Green, KY --Had to get something new for the college commute, BUT, the Jeep is still mine and my Dad's-- [COLOR=green]Green Jeep Club Member #41[/COLOR] AIM- Rdaehtoh

08-03-2003, 11:42 PM	#8
Incredable Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincy, ohio Posts: 46 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yea its for anti theft, sorry i haven't replied till now. Im gona go with what rustyCJ said and go to a boat dealer to get one. then set it up so it has one for fuel and ing. Thanks for all your help and if any one knows where i can get wireing diagrams that would be great. I got a haynes manual (my dad surprised me and got it for me, i dont think its too good). __________________ 79 CJ-5 (Fair amount of goodies) Blue jeep club #24

08-01-2003, 07:15 PM	#3
jeffs77CJ5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 55 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I also have a kill switch. Mine is on the dash and of course not labeled as such. It is just one of many switches I have there. I think most people would not think about flipping a switch before starting so I think it would be safe there on the dash.

08-01-2003, 10:15 PM	#5
we4jeepn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Escondido Posts: 14 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have 2 as my ignition sw can be turned w/out a key. 1 under dash for fuel pump, and 1 inside my tuffy box for ignition. It can still be towed but short of that I think it will be outside in the morning.