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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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i have a 2000 civic sedan and was wondering if anyone knows how to find the best way to install a killswitch? would greatly appreciate it thanks
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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Default Re: locating a good wire to install a killswitch

Jeeezzz stop yelling we can hear you.

There are a number of leads you can install a kill switch on, ground for PGM-FI Main Relay, ECU/ECM control lead to PGM-FI Main Relay, [fuel pump relay] those two are low current grounds so a small, [1A] easily hidden switch can be used.

Either the 12V+ constant or the 12V+ switched input to the PGM-FI Main Relay, main power to ECU/ECM, power output from fuel injection relay, [fuel pump power], these are all "high power" 12V+ leads so s bigger switch is needed, or a relay can be used on the lead and a smaller switch can be used, relays can also be installed on the starter or ign. leads or farther down line, like the power lead to the distributor assembly, the list goes on. 94
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Default Re: locating a good wire to install a killswitch

would you happen to have an image of a wiring diagram at all?
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Default Re: locating a good wire to install a killswitch

Check out CauseForAlarm.

http://causeforalarm.thecarthing.com...on7/index.html

I've done the Main Relay kill before and had it controlled by the alarm. Some people like to have the Main Relay controlled by a hidden switch which is a good idea that way it's separate from the alarm.

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Default Re: locating a good wire to install a killswitch

Not to be rude or anything, but this question is asked at least 3 times a week.
If you search "kill switch" or like FCM stated the "main relay" you will find dozens of resources.

Also, check out cause of alarm as stated above.
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