Anyone know how to install a Kill switch for amps???

[fire919 10+ year member]

can someone tell me how to do this....like what exactly do i need/instuctions (don't wanna catch a fire)...is it as simple as placing the switch on the primary power wire and grounding the other prong....and if it has 3 prongs then connect the third to a remote lead.

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[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Just put a simple toggle switch on the remote turn on wire...

 

[iknownothin2006 10+ year member]

ya just carry some scissors and cut remote wire when needed and tape it back up....thats how we do in the country son

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Just put a simple toggle switch on the remote turn on wire...

^This^ It'll cost you ~2 bucks and 10 minutes.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

x2. toggle switch on remote wire. i do to each install

 

[fire919 10+ year member]

Sweet......except i have a Capacitor hooked up and use it as a distribution block for my amps and it dosn't use a remote wire, it comes on as long as there is power. how do i shut that off.....and no i don't want to toss it.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Sweet......except i have a Capacitor hooked up and use it as a distribution block for my amps and it dosn't use a remote wire, it comes on as long as there is power. how do i shut that off.....and no i don't want to toss it.

What do you mean it comes on as long as there is power? Then it should be on all the time because it should be connected in parallel with your battery right? More importantly, why do you need to worry about shutting that off? Is this a kill switch to turn your amps off quickly or to turn them off when you shut your car off? If it's the latter you shouldn't need this if the remote wire is connected correctly...

 

[gunz4me2 10+ year member]

Years ago, a buddy of mine had a hidden remote turn on kill switch that he would use when pulled over by the cops for noise violations. He would make up some BS story about his system malfunctioning, hence the reason for the loud music. Shockingly, his BS excuse worked about 75% of the time.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

I used a toggle on my dash for my amp, it was out of a cops sight and it worked twice out of 2 times so i was pleased with the results.

 

[ascitiesburn69 10+ year member]

Seriously. If you go to radioshack they have toggle switches for ~1$, possibly less. Just cut your remote wire and connect one end of the wire on one end of the switch and the other end of the wire on the other end of the switch.... and even if your using your capacitor as a "distro block" you would still have to have a remote wire connected to an ignition or a remote on the back of your radio

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

anyone have pics of clean installs of toggle switches

 

[dirtysouth31 10+ year member]

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[dirtysouth31 10+ year member]

and lights up blue for more dbzzzzzzzzz

 

[schackel 10+ year member]

you guys are not listening to what he is saying.,.....

 

[dirtysouth31 10+ year member]

i read he wants to hook up his 4 gauge? to a switch and ground the other prong and if its a 3 prong wants to put remote lead on..............i was just posting a pic but didnt reply...i ignored such a silly question my sincere apologies