Steering wheel kill switch.

[rd02SiR]

Hey guys,

This was just a thought.

Would it be possible, since i have an after market steering hub, quick release and wheel, to make it so the wheel has to be attached in order to start the car? Kinda like a fuel cut off switch, but built in so that i have to attach the wheel to actually start the car.

Any ideas?

Am i just an idiot for thinking of this??

[Manny Kid 15]

This seems to be a good idea especially for those scared of having the car jacked... Especially for us SoCal peeps that are always hearing about cars getting jacked


MANNY KID 15

[Draw7Seven]

It's definitely possible since switches come in all shapes and sizes, but unless there's something on the car already that detects the presence of your aftermarket wheel (I doubt it), you'd be installing it yourself.

I'd imagine it as a pressure switch that pokes out and gets held down by the wheel, but then of course any thief could just hold down the switch while starting the car. And if they're going to take your car without your steering wheel, it means they have their own wheel for your hub and therefore their wheel will take care of the switch as well, right?

[AttarixEp]

Almost like an RC car and remote how you have to have the same channel set on each one. Maybe as a way to recognize the steering wheel.

Possibly also like a jet ski. You wrap the kill switch around your wrist so if you fall off it pops out. When you pull the wheel off, it comes out and won't start. Wheel on, plug it in. I like that way better. Seems simpler

[303EP]

I'm thinking of possibly routing the ignition wire to the hub. Cut the wire so one half is on one side and the other half on the opposite side [Hub]---> (+ -). Have some sort of connection on the backside of the steering wheel (+ -) that would complete the circuit when the wheel is installed therefore allowing you to start the car. The only way a thief would be able to steal it is if they brought a piece of wire and completed the circuit on the hub before starting it. I dunno....just a quick idea

[ep3k20]

i bet you can incorporate a switch that is placed behind the steering wheel, fixed to the hub. Kinda like our transponders that are incorporated within our key fobs (03+) One of my first mustangs had this type switch in which you had to "touch" the fob to a secret area hidden behind the dash in order to turn the car over. I didn't install this device but it gave me major peace of mind about my car when unattended. I am certain a similar device can be installed within the steering wheel and wouldn't be too difficult to install

[rd02SiR]

Whoaaa!!!!

Thanks for the great suggestions!!

The pressure plate idea seems like a good way, but like you said, just bring your own wheel lol.

The RC channel thing is also a good idea. Wonder how that would work.

My buddy had a fob he had to touch under te dash to start the car, very troublesome for him.

I'm not good with wiring, so I'm not sure if hooking up the ignition wire to the hub is a good idea.

Only other thing i can think of, is using the OEM chip in the key. Put the chip inside the wheel (between the quick release and wheel), and bam, should work? So I wouldent need the chip in the key. Then I could wire up an S2000 start button...hmmmm wheels are turning.

Keep the suggestions coming!!


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[303EP]

This would be great if someone came up with something. No more worrying about people bringing kpro to steal your car...it wouldnt matter

[rd02SiR]

Actually, with the key chip idea, they can disable it in kpro... Just remembered that.


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[AttarixEp]

I like the ignition rewire. Especially since the removable hubs ate already set up to close a horn circuit.

[whatsvtec]

I like the ignition rewire. Especially since the removable hubs ate already set up to close a horn circuit.

Agreed. Seems like the most simple and effective method. Not that easy to figure out just by looking at it. Don't tell anyone, and chances of your car being stolen are pretty low!

[303EP]

If I had an aftermarket hub and wheel I'd try it but I dont :(

[hyu]

If you're that worried about your car being stolen buy lojack...

[rd02SiR]

I like the ignition rewire. Especially since the removable hubs ate already set up to close a horn circuit.

yeah, just don't know how to go abouts doing so. I have my horn working, so it's not like i can use that.

[ep3k20]

If you're that worried about your car being stolen buy lojack...

Lol true dat best 800 investment ever

[rd02SiR]

Lol true dat best 800 investment ever



by the time they find it, it'll be stripped to bones.

[hyu]

by the time they find it, it'll be stripped to bones.

If I'm not mistaken but if they can't find your car you get reinbursed. Also as soon as you find your car missing call them and they'll kill your car's ecu

[ep3k20]

by the time they find it, it'll be stripped to bones.

Not if you have it synced to your phone as a text/call that the vehicle is being moved without a key in the ignition.. yes indeed that is an offered service via lojack

[ep3k20]

If I'm not mistaken but if they can't find your car you get reinbursed. Also as soon as you find your car missing call them and they'll kill your car's ecu
And also this^^^

[rd02SiR]

What if the car is stripped when they find it? Will they reimburse me?


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