Kill Switch Installation
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (B18CXr)
depends on what circuit your killing
What would be the safest? Spark.. fuel??
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Chris)
are there rules as to what you are allowed to kill?
Will
-who would chose the method that is 'safest' for the motor
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Chris)
you cut the positive battery wire and put the switch in between and you also cut the alternator wire to the other pole of the switch. cuts the power to the whole car and the alternator, as the alternator can supply all the power needed once the engine is running. ppl talk about resistors and what not across the alternator pole to protect from a quick shutoff, but ive found it unneeded for the electronics on my CRX. the very few times that i've tested it, it seems to work fine, and i hope that i wont ever have to test it again except for a random tech inspection.
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Cobra)
according to the rules, you have to cut ALL power (except fire suppression if installed) so [plugs] arent enough.
[Modified by Tyson, 2:06 PM 5/21/2002]
[Modified by Tyson, 2:06 PM 5/21/2002]
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Cobra)
I would think spark is safer. You won't be leaning the engine out and it is instantaneous.
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Tyson)
When did I say anything about injectors?
My kill switch does the following:
1) Cuts off the main battery power (power side before the first distribution block)
2) Cuts the power to my MSD unit (power side just before the box, alternator cannot bypass)
The battery is killed and with no spark the engine can no longer turn the alternator.
So where did I say anything about killing the injectors?
My kill switch does the following:
1) Cuts off the main battery power (power side before the first distribution block)
2) Cuts the power to my MSD unit (power side just before the box, alternator cannot bypass)
The battery is killed and with no spark the engine can no longer turn the alternator.
So where did I say anything about killing the injectors?
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Cobra)
injectors....plugs.... blah.
i dont know much about how the MSD works,but if you say it cuts the alternator then im sure it will cut the power to the car. but like i said, if you want to stay within SCCA GCR, all electricity has to be killed in the car. but if you just want a kill switch to have a kill switch, do whatever you fancy.
i dont know much about how the MSD works,but if you say it cuts the alternator then im sure it will cut the power to the car. but like i said, if you want to stay within SCCA GCR, all electricity has to be killed in the car. but if you just want a kill switch to have a kill switch, do whatever you fancy.
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Tyson)
The proper way to install it is explained here, check the diagram, also why you need a resistor!
http://forums.improvedtouring.com/it...ML/000281.html
[Modified by DB1-R81, 2:15 PM 5/21/2002]
http://forums.improvedtouring.com/it...ML/000281.html
[Modified by DB1-R81, 2:15 PM 5/21/2002]
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (DB1-R81)
Some one makes a big cut-off switch with extra leads with built in resistor for cars
with alternators
{edit} see the next post for diagram
[Modified by Crazydave, 7:44 PM 5/22/2002]
with alternators
{edit} see the next post for diagram
[Modified by Crazydave, 7:44 PM 5/22/2002]
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Tyson)
injectors....plugs.... blah.
i dont know much about how the MSD works,but if you say it cuts the alternator then im sure it will cut the power to the car.
all electricity has to be killed in the car.
Replace the "coil" (round thing in the lower left) with "MSD Ignition Box" and you have EXACTLY how my kill switch is hooked up.
Once again. The INJECTORS (blah) are not involved here.
[Modified by Cobra, 6:41 PM 5/21/2002]
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Cobra)
Sorry, let me explain myself a little clearer. I made the mistake of saying injectors when I meant plugs, as in spark plugs. It was just a dumb brain fart. Please forgive that. Cutting power to the plugs will make the engine stop running. AND since you also cut the power to the battery it suffices as a legal SCCA electrical kill switch, if that matters to you.
for the record:
17.27 Master Switch (bit paraphrased)
All cars shall be equipped with a master switch easily accessible from outside the car. Master switch shall be installed directly in either battery cable and shall cut all electrical circuits but not an on-board fire system.
[Modified by Tyson, 5:04 PM 5/21/2002]
for the record:
17.27 Master Switch (bit paraphrased)
All cars shall be equipped with a master switch easily accessible from outside the car. Master switch shall be installed directly in either battery cable and shall cut all electrical circuits but not an on-board fire system.
[Modified by Tyson, 5:04 PM 5/21/2002]
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Re: Kill Switch Installation (Tyson)
This is how I test them.
Start car. Run engine to 2500 RPM for 5 sec. While at 2500 RPM turn off switch.
CAR MUST STOP RUNNING.
While switch is off apply brakes.
BRAKE LIGHTS SHOULD NOT WORK. (Assuming it worked with power on.)
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MUST HAVE ZERO (0) VOLTAGE.
Check main power lead from alternator.
MUST HAVE ZERO (0) VOLTAGE.
Pass ALL these tests and you are complying with the strictest interpretation of the rule. Some tech inspectors will not be this comprehensive in testing. But you never know when one will.
Grumpy
Start car. Run engine to 2500 RPM for 5 sec. While at 2500 RPM turn off switch.
CAR MUST STOP RUNNING.
While switch is off apply brakes.
BRAKE LIGHTS SHOULD NOT WORK. (Assuming it worked with power on.)
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MUST HAVE ZERO (0) VOLTAGE.
Check main power lead from alternator.
MUST HAVE ZERO (0) VOLTAGE.
Pass ALL these tests and you are complying with the strictest interpretation of the rule. Some tech inspectors will not be this comprehensive in testing. But you never know when one will.
Grumpy
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