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Starter line switch? Possible?

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Old 08-04-2007, 06:12 PM
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Starter line switch? Possible?

I was wondering if a switch could be implemented into the starter relay line somehow. I'm not to keen on how exactly they are wired up, and if I'm not mistaken, they have a lot of power going to them.

So would it be safe to try and make a switch to "open" the circuit as an anti-theft device?
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Old 08-05-2007, 09:45 PM
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use a relay
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Old 08-05-2007, 10:36 PM
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That's a word I used on paper when I wrote the idea down.

But is it possible? And safe?

I guess I have two options, put it before or after the ignition cylinder lock (key). I think after would be easier, since it is just that one circuit I want to mess with.

From wikipedia article...

to control a high-current circuit with a low-current signal, as in the starter solenoid of an automobile,

hahah, alright. thanks for the insight, Ima go get to work.
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Old 08-06-2007, 10:41 AM
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Brent Frankner has a writeup on his site on how to do this; Brent94Z on this site I believe.
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