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Kill Switch Installation Questions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GrandiOdyssey, Jul 24, 2020.

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  1. Jul 24, 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    Has anyone installed a kill switch on a 3rd Gen Tacoma? I'm trying to figure out what would the best way to do so... I am leaning towards using a momentary switch on the starter so that the switch would have to be depressed and the key turned in parallel for the truck to start. I considered putting a switch before the clutch engagement sensor but this could be over ridden with the OEM clutchless start button on the dash. Any input and especially wiring diagrams would be useful. I didn't find much useful info when I searched.
     
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  2. Jul 24, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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  3. Jul 24, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    Been wondering about this also. Hoping somebody with a 3rd gen has done the homework and knows what color wire to interrupt??
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    you should be able to chase the wire from the fuse, no?
     
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  5. Jul 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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  6. Jul 30, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    So are you saying the J13 plug (from the PCM?) under the glove box controls the clutch activation sensor? Which wire going into this connector would I cut to add the momentary switch? Could this be easily be defeated by pressing the clutches start button?
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    Id like to do one as well, but thinking about killing the fuel pump. So it acts like its trying to start but just doesnt. Wouldnt give the thief the idea that there is a kill switch maybe. Anyone done this on a third gen?
     
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    Not the clutch...the starter relay. (ST)
     
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    Makes absolutely no sense to install a kill switch. Cars are no longer "hot wired" and driven away. Standard trucks have bed mounted towing racks and they tow your car away when they steal it.
     
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    We will be driving our truck around the world so a kill switch is essential for extra security, both while the truck is parked or during a car jacking event.
     
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    While this may be mainly true, there is that ring of thefts in Canada where thieves are absolutely driving the truck away (after spoofing the key proximity). If they cant start the truck because of a kill switch, this would stop their plan. I like the idea of a hidden flip switch, so if Its at the mechanics, I wouldnt have to tell anyone about it, the switch would be off and the truck would act normal.
     
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    You are correct, that is one way they steal. A brother in law had 2018 Loaded Silverado stolen driven away while they sat down to eat at restaurant. The Rat Bastids pop the hood slave in another ECM then break in to the cab start it right up that's just one way, all in under 2min. Its what they do. So, in that situation a Kill switch just might stop them from driving away.
     
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    Use a toe :)

    But really, I cant use the finger print thing on my phone either, every day my prints seem a little different.
     
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