Kill Switch
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,866
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
Ravelco is ok, but for 350$ US, you could have an Active Security System that activates and de-activates by itself when you walk toward and away from your Jeep...It's just a wireless "chip" (similar to the key fobs) that triggers a relay (kill switch).
Why carry a big Ravelco plug when you can have a little wireless chip that gives the same if not better security? And you dont have the risk of forgetting the Ravelco plug plugged in the Jeep... PM me for more info...10-4.
Why carry a big Ravelco plug when you can have a little wireless chip that gives the same if not better security? And you dont have the risk of forgetting the Ravelco plug plugged in the Jeep... PM me for more info...10-4.
Its not just the security device (plug or chip) it's how it is wired and how easy to override. The chip sounds great, but is it wired as comprehensively as Ravelco ?From other threads, the chipped key that comes stock from Jeep is apparently easy to override.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,866
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
I have the key from jeep that won;t allow the jeep to start without it being present some sort of chip. I posted this thread a while ago and was shocked to find out no one else really runs a kill switch. I brought it to a local shop here and they couldn't figure it out on how to correctly do it. they were going to make me hit my window switch before i was able to start it. I would love to see some of the other ideas
Ravelco is ok, but for 350$ US, you could have an Active Security System that activates and de-activates by itself when you walk toward and away from your Jeep...It's just a wireless "chip" (similar to the key fobs) that triggers a relay (kill switch).
Why carry a big Ravelco plug when you can have a little wireless chip that gives the same if not better security? And you dont have the risk of forgetting the Ravelco plug plugged in the Jeep...PM me for more info...10-4.
Why carry a big Ravelco plug when you can have a little wireless chip that gives the same if not better security? And you dont have the risk of forgetting the Ravelco plug plugged in the Jeep...PM me for more info...10-4.
I'm neither a security expert or a competent thief, so opinions from either welcome
Its not just the security device (plug or chip) it's also how it is wired and how easy to override. The chip sounds great, but is it wired as comprehensively as Ravelco ?and from other threads, the chipped key that comes stock from Jeep is apparently easy to override.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 207
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From: Edison, NJ
The chipped key in combination with the Wireless security system would do wonders...
I dont know how easy it is to override the key...
I know how hard it would be to override the wireless security system.
Yes, as always, just like a kill switch, everything depends on where you put the switch...
So I guess the trick would be to install your switch in a well hidden place... (kinda obvious when I think about it...)
And with the wireless system it's even easier since you dont have additional cables that go to and from the hidden "box"...
You'll always have to measure your risk potential...
You dont use the same kind of padlock on a 100$ bike versus a 2000$ bike...
Same thing...
And measure the rick versus benefits factor...
If you dont want to get your Jeep stolen and are ok with having some kind of big fat plug in your pockets, go for it... (dont forget to remove it EVERYTIME you get off the Jeep...)
If you dont want to carry that plug, and dont want to care about connecting/disconnecting it all the time, buy a wireless system...
And if you're worried about the wireless data stream's security, no problem here, these are private frequencies and everything is encrypted.
10-4.
I dont know how easy it is to override the key...
I know how hard it would be to override the wireless security system.
Yes, as always, just like a kill switch, everything depends on where you put the switch...
So I guess the trick would be to install your switch in a well hidden place... (kinda obvious when I think about it...)
And with the wireless system it's even easier since you dont have additional cables that go to and from the hidden "box"...
You'll always have to measure your risk potential...
You dont use the same kind of padlock on a 100$ bike versus a 2000$ bike...
Same thing...
And measure the rick versus benefits factor...
If you dont want to get your Jeep stolen and are ok with having some kind of big fat plug in your pockets, go for it... (dont forget to remove it EVERYTIME you get off the Jeep...)
If you dont want to carry that plug, and dont want to care about connecting/disconnecting it all the time, buy a wireless system...
And if you're worried about the wireless data stream's security, no problem here, these are private frequencies and everything is encrypted.
10-4.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,219
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From: San Diego, CA
I'm kind of with OP here. I park at the airport and leave town for a week or three. I would like to put a switch in that will disable the Jeep. I wouldn't use it every day. I would only reach for it before I walked away to board a flight or right after I landed. It would be a simple $2 switch to kill the ignition, fuel pump, etc. A pro or prepared thief will be ready to pop the doors, bypass the imbedded chip in the key and defeat the steering wheel lock. If I can basically unplug every spark plug it's not going anywhere. It won't be pretty but it will be where I left it.
Is there a wire within reach of the drivers seat to disable the ignition, fuel, or any other various circuit to render the Jeep unable to run? What color?
Is there a wire within reach of the drivers seat to disable the ignition, fuel, or any other various circuit to render the Jeep unable to run? What color?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 179
Likes: 3
From: Prague. Czech rep.
I have a little switch who´s interrupting 12V to the fuel pump. The switch is "somewhere" in a cabin.
I´ve cut one of wires in a harnes to the tank. I don´t remember what color but I can look in a wire diagram
I´ve cut one of wires in a harnes to the tank. I don´t remember what color but I can look in a wire diagram
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 47
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From: paramus, nj
I'm interested in this install. I would like to get more info on which wire and possibly few pics for the first timer. .. Thanks.