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Old May 26, 2015 | 11:48 AM
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I want to install a kill switch on my 2000 F150 5.4L pick up. I've installed them on older vehicles before but but not on anything newer than 1996. Where can I find a free wiring diagram and is there any precautions I should be aware of?

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Old May 26, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by savatreatabvr
I want to install a kill switch on my 2000 F150 5.4L pick up. I've installed them on older vehicles before but but not on anything newer than 1996. Where can I find a free wiring diagram and is there any precautions I should be aware of?
why? Just curious why turning the key wouldn't suffice
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by the01kingranch
why? Just curious why turning the key wouldn't suffice
A "Kill Switch" meaning a hidden switch that needs to be in the on position in order for the truck to start, basically to stop someone from stealing my truck. I should have said "Hidden Kill Switch" in the title.
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by savatreatabvr
A "Kill Switch" meaning a hidden switch that needs to be in the on position in order for the truck to start, basically to stop someone from stealing my truck. I should have said "Hidden Kill Switch" in the title.
oh ok. Run an inline switch to the hot wire on the ignition.
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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Nope, the best way is a fuel pump feed. I have one that is hidden, an kills power to the fuel pump. There are too many wires the receive battery voltage.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Nope, the best way is a fuel pump feed. I have one that is hidden, an kills power to the fuel pump. There are too many wires the receive battery voltage.
Fuel pump is a good idea, do you have a wire diagram or wire colors I should look for?
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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Wrong thread, I hate wrap arounds.

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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 10:49 PM
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Yet another "Related Thread" victim. Don'tcha just LOVE that "feature?"
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I'd do an inline with the PCM relay/fuse. It cuts power to the injectors, and actually will kill the truck if flipped.
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