I'm looking to do the esp kill mod to disable the esp with a switch. My switch panel that I want to use only supplies power. Is there a way to use a relay to complete the circuit to the esp unless power is given? Or is there another way I could do it?
Thanks

 

Not sure if you have figured this out yet but I have a solution for you! There are two different types of relays, contant-on and constand-off. Constant-off relays are what you normally find at auto parts stores and you use them to turn on light accessories. Constant-on relays are used to turn something off when you hit a switch opposite to what a constant-off relay does. The only relay I have seen that you can buy at an auto parts store is the 5 pin relay. Basically the the 87a pin is a constant-on and the 87 pin is a constant off. This relay is used to turn off an accessory when you turn on another accessory. For example when you turn on your highbeams your fog lights turn off even though you have the fog lights on. All you have to do is ignore the 87 pin and use the 87a pin and your ESP will always be on until you hit the switch.

 

Is this so that the traction control is FULLY OFF when you hit the button instead of the 20% or however much is still engaged?

 

Your refering to a relay with NO contacts ( Normally Open ). Or a relay with NC contacts ( Normally Closed ). All this means is that ( for example ) on a normally open relay, the contacts will be open untill power is supplied to the coil of the relay. Then the contacts close. So when you go to purchase a relay, first you need to make sure that it has the correct coil voltage ( 12 volt coil in our case ). The correct size contact for the load ( IE: 15 amp, 20 amp, 30 amp, ect ). And that it has the opperation you desire ( IE: NO, NC ).

 

Yes! I also noticed that when I'm rock climbing my BAS (Brake Assist System) is not letting me have full control of the brakes so cutting the wire and throwing a relay between the connections will also turn this off.