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Kill Switch
dew1911:
Just wondering if anyone has fitted a Kill Switch to a 90/110 and how easy it was.
What I was basically thinking was a simple flick switch that could be hidden in the LR somewhere that if we parked anywhere we didn't feel safe we could press and it'd preven the engine from starting.
Any suggestions on where would be best to put the switch in the circuit. I was thinking between the battery and the starter motor.
Cheers,
David.
Litch:
I have had a switch in the past (fuel solanoid supply is best as that way it will turn but never start, it will also kill the engine) but to be perfectly honest you can't beat an FIA master-switch.
These isolate the battery and will also kill the engine & protect the alternator when operated. I have fitted one to each of my LR's for the best part of 20-years and I wouldn't be without one. Easy enough to fit and cost around £20.
Don't confuse with the cheaper battery isolator switches which do nothing other than isolate the battery, hit this when the engine is running and you won't stop the engine but you will probably damage your alternator.
Ollie:
So, where do you get one, and how do you wire it in/best place to locate it??
Cheers
Ollie
dew1911:
--- Quote from: "Ollie" ---So, where do you get one, and how do you wire it in/best place to locate it??
Cheers
Ollie
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Seconded.
My idea was to put it in the battery compartment then it couldn't be easily knocked, and it would have made it easier to just stick the switch in the live feed.
Wolfie:
--- Quote from: "Ollie" ---where do you get one
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Vehicle Wiring Products
Demon Tweeks
For wiring, not sure but suspect that it'll come with a wiring diagram.
Mine on the racer is through the front face of the passengers seat box. Heather also has some in the same place but they are just isolators for the additional circuits (winch, roof lights, inverter(although that isnt there anymore))
Regards
Wolfie
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