Hidden toggle or push switch
A manual switch placed where only you know to look. Flip it before you leave the car and the starter circuit stays open.
All models in stock. To inquire about this option, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
GPS Tracking and Kill Switches
Vehicle Starter Kill Switches
A hidden switch, a relay and a few feet of wire can stop a car that a thief thought they had started.
- GPS & Kill Switches
- Mobile install by appointment
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A starter kill switch interrupts a circuit the engine needs in order to start. If the circuit is open, the key can turn and the engine will not crank, or it will crank and not catch. It is one of the oldest and most effective theft barriers there is.
It works best when it is unexpected. A thief who has defeated the ignition does not know there is a second barrier, and a car that does not start is a car they abandon. We install concealed starter kill switches on their own and as part of alarm systems.
Choosing the kind of kill switch
A hidden manual switch is simple and has no electronics to fail, but you have to remember it. A relay-based interrupt is automatic when you arm the alarm. A remote-controlled kill is the most convenient and is usually part of an alarm or SmartStart system.
Many owners combine a relay-based interrupt in the alarm with a hidden manual switch as a second barrier.
Where it goes
Placement is the whole game. We mount switches where you can reach them without looking and where a stranger would not think to look, and we run the wiring so it looks factory.
For vehicles that were targeted by theft trends, such as certain Hyundai and Kia models, starter kill switches are one of the most useful additions.
Choose the type that fits.
Each option below is available. Call or contact us about any of them.
Relay-based starter interrupt
A relay that opens the starter or ignition circuit automatically when an alarm is armed. Viper security systems include this function.
All models in stock. To inquire about this option, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
Remote-controlled kill
A kill function that is controlled from your alarm remote or phone, so there is no switch to remember.
All models in stock. To inquire about this option, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
Fuel pump interrupt
A second kill point on the fuel pump circuit for vehicles where the starter is difficult to interrupt.
All models in stock. To inquire about this option, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
From first call to finished.
The steps for starter kill switches, in the order they happen.
- 01
Pick the type
Manual, relay-based or remote-controlled.
- 02
Choose a hiding spot
Somewhere you can reach and others cannot find.
- 03
Install and test
Wiring is hidden and tested.
- 04
Practice
We show you the routine so it becomes second nature.
Is it right for your vehicle?
A good fit when
- Your vehicle has no factory immobilizer
- You park on the street or in shared lots
- You want a simple, no-subscription barrier
Worth knowing
- A manual switch must be used every time
- No barrier is theft-proof
- Wiring has to be done correctly to avoid stalling or drain
Models that go with this service.
All models in stock. To inquire about a model, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
Good questions about starter kill switches.
Will a kill switch damage my vehicle?
Not when it is installed correctly. The switch opens a circuit that is normally closed.
Can I still start the car if I forget?
If you forget to flip it back, the car will not start. That is how it works.
Can I combine it with an alarm?
Yes. Many customers do.
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