How to Install a Hidden Kill Switch in your Car or Truck (Cheap Anti Theft System)

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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  5 років тому +6338

    I hope this video was helpful and you guys never have one of your vehicles stolen! If you install a kill switch, be sure to tag me on Instagram @ChrisFixit so I can share your post!
    By the way, make sure you watch till the end for my "dream car"!!! Sooooo Pumped to show you guys that!
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    • @anti0918
      @anti0918 5 років тому +35

      A kill switch doesn't stop them from just towing it away...

    • @pocketrocketschmizza
      @pocketrocketschmizza 5 років тому +87

      That must be the first time that you've been happy about your car not starting😂

    • @anti0918
      @anti0918 5 років тому +19

      They could also just swap out the fuel pump relay for a couple wires to turn the fuel pump on.

    • @noahvargas3432
      @noahvargas3432 5 років тому +7

      Nice Skyline Chris

    • @clorofenol
      @clorofenol 5 років тому +8

      Chris what about a video on how to protect your sideview from being stolen. I know of a lot of case where the mirror itself was stolen not the housing. I saw a company that sells very nice looking protector that cover the border of the mirror so that you cant pull them out but they cost 200 dollars. I really liked this kill switch video. This will definitely be my next project.

  • @vinos1629
    @vinos1629 5 років тому +2968

    15:06 Never seen someone so excited that their car won't start .

    • @sirsweetness8332
      @sirsweetness8332 5 років тому +33

      Thought the same thing. Now do a diagnostic video on how to get it to start...🤪

    • @kirara4953
      @kirara4953 5 років тому +50

      Woo! My car is dead!!

    • @frankie6279
      @frankie6279 5 років тому +48

      Happiness of success

    • @thomas70253
      @thomas70253 5 років тому +3

      Same tho

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +115

      I never thought I would be excited that my car wouldnt start haha

  • @tannerregan1014
    @tannerregan1014 4 роки тому +3168

    "Honey, the neighbor is putting saftey glasses on the camera again"

    • @grayeaglej
      @grayeaglej 4 роки тому +30

      I know right? Guess ya gotta protect that lens o.o

    • @OsamaBon
      @OsamaBon 4 роки тому +1

      @Jose Rivera true

    • @skathiri2608
      @skathiri2608 4 роки тому +3

      Hhhhhh....Quarantine.....not much other to do....

    • @John-nd7il
      @John-nd7il 4 роки тому +2

      no he just installed a dash cam in himself

    • @magikp6636
      @magikp6636 3 роки тому +1

      LMAO

  • @CaneDimitrov
    @CaneDimitrov 3 роки тому +1596

    Chris really went through the whole painstaking process of showing us how to install a killswitch, only to have it removed and put somewhere else. One of the best guys on YT!

    • @xobertoxo
      @xobertoxo 3 роки тому +10

      🤫

    • @TamamoF0X
      @TamamoF0X 3 роки тому +134

      Maybe he never moved it, convincing the viewers that's it's in a different spot with reverse psychology.

    • @lscstudios4637
      @lscstudios4637 3 роки тому +4

      @@TamamoF0X thats what I thought too

    • @Benniboy04
      @Benniboy04 3 роки тому +1

      @@TamamoF0X but they would still check that place

    • @michaelwade8859
      @michaelwade8859 2 роки тому +60

      This spot is too good to be revealed now the thieves know to look in one more spot. Sometimes it's best to keep good ideas to yourself

  • @winstonian88
    @winstonian88 Рік тому +793

    This is gold. My dad used to do this to his cars by using the cigarette lighter. The car wouldn't start unless the cigarette lighter was pushed in. The thing I like about the fuel pump method is that the thief doesn't know for sure if there's a kill switch - there could just be something else wrong with the car. And the repeated attempts at turning it over make a lot of noise, which is when they get introduced to your baseball bat.

    • @badboyz6584
      @badboyz6584 Рік тому +138

      Sounds like a perfect introduction!
      Also, put a big sock over your baseball bat, that way, if someone grabs it, they just grab the sock.

    • @isidrorosales7982
      @isidrorosales7982 Рік тому +40

      OR THE 9...

    • @burntpyromaniac
      @burntpyromaniac Рік тому

      @@isidrorosales798299

    • @COSMIC_SECRET
      @COSMIC_SECRET Рік тому +3

      They will get introduced to my taser

    • @winstonian88
      @winstonian88 Рік тому +6

      @@badboyz6584 Brilliant!

  • @iamprathameshsalve
    @iamprathameshsalve 5 років тому +5817

    After watching a 18 minutes and 12 seconds video
    *_mE: i ShOuLd BuY a CaR fIrSt...._*

  • @SMBBM92
    @SMBBM92 4 роки тому +488

    I just want to say a huge thank you for this! I saved for ages to get my dream car a 2005 Mint condition and totally original Subaru Impreza WRX STI and this is the first thing I did. I did solder my connections to be even tidier but exactly 6 months into my ownership (two.weeks ago) I awoke to the sound of a smashed window and my dog barking. My engine was cranking but the car didn't start. I went outside and shouted out to see two lads running off down the road. My car was damaged but not gone! It works!

    • @dobromirdimitrov4659
      @dobromirdimitrov4659 4 роки тому +3

      and...

    • @jonathonphillips5832
      @jonathonphillips5832 4 роки тому

      S L joatnh

    • @stephenh5944
      @stephenh5944 4 роки тому

      What di they do to get the engine to crank?

    • @Avoidably
      @Avoidably 4 роки тому

      Stephen H lmao that’s what I was thinking. They needed his key to crank the car over.

    • @dohc1974
      @dohc1974 4 роки тому +25

      Stephen H you don’t need the key to crank the car. Just brake the engine switch and stick a flat head screw driver into it. That’s what all the thieves do.

  • @FrietjeOorlog
    @FrietjeOorlog 3 роки тому +4819

    Put a decoy switch under the dash, that sets off the alarm when flipped.

    • @dylanferguson6440
      @dylanferguson6440 3 роки тому +693

      Playing mind games on thieves

    • @PftLixo
      @PftLixo 3 роки тому +446

      Smartest thing I’ve ever heard

    • @imlimiteds
      @imlimiteds 3 роки тому +236

      I put one in the most obvious spot that does that lol

    • @mattrok7
      @mattrok7 3 роки тому +259

      Not the alarm, but to a train horn!

    • @mohammedmohiuddin8847
      @mohammedmohiuddin8847 3 роки тому +23

      Genius!

  • @mamadee_02
    @mamadee_02 5 місяців тому +36

    DUDE! I know literally NOTHING about cars but after watching this I feel like even I could do this. Thank you SO MUCH for the very well explained process!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 місяців тому +6

      I'm glad you learned a lot from the video!

    • @mamadee_02
      @mamadee_02 4 місяці тому +3

      @@chrisfix unfortunately our Kia was stolen last month, which is what brought me here. It was recovered and now we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Thanks again.

  • @Extrovers
    @Extrovers 5 років тому +697

    This is the first video I ever saw where someone is happy about their car not starting.

  • @theunknown2772
    @theunknown2772 5 років тому +951

    Me : * watches this video at midnight *
    *the next day*
    Me : * installs kill-switch in garage and simplisafe system in car *

  • @kukuileiwilimomi
    @kukuileiwilimomi 5 років тому +1145

    ChrisFix, U could also add a semi exposed button for thieves marked "start switch", then connect it to a car alarm!!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +357

      Not a bad idea!

    • @jona7335
      @jona7335 4 роки тому +31

      Smart!

    • @DavinderSingh-jj3wb
      @DavinderSingh-jj3wb 4 роки тому +39

      That's a brilliant idea my man

    • @JohnLewis-vu3jd
      @JohnLewis-vu3jd 4 роки тому +7

      Jona evergreen cuisine Vincent gms holy really That smarty you Dumas stock a chick

    • @orlandochairez3591
      @orlandochairez3591 4 роки тому +16

      ChrisFix could you do a video on how we can do that? Just with the factory alarm system?

  • @Later_Nerd
    @Later_Nerd Рік тому +100

    I'm pretty handy but mostly when it comes to tech and IT stuff. I know some basic maintenance on cars and have done a few head unit/speaker installs. But this man can inspire you to do just about anything. Definitely one of my favorite channels on UA-cam. The presentation is always top notch. I wish more facets of life had how to's that were the quality of ChrisFix videos.

  • @Fireflyepic
    @Fireflyepic 5 років тому +3608

    *car doesn't start*
    Chris fix: "Oooo baby! Now that is what i'm talkin' about!"

    • @skyraxx9708
      @skyraxx9708 5 років тому +181

      Ohh how times have changed

    • @moisessanchez5227
      @moisessanchez5227 5 років тому +21

      @@skyraxx9708 hahahaha lol

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +598

      Hey guys, ChrisBroke here!

    • @sami_got_vibes
      @sami_got_vibes 5 років тому +36

      @@chrisfix chilll 😂

    • @jojomarujo8704
      @jojomarujo8704 5 років тому +29

      Cut that part of the video and re-post it without giving any context.

  • @Pichuq
    @Pichuq 5 років тому +1700

    Nobody:
    ChrisFix: I'll add a bit of medium strength threadlocker just to be sure.

    • @imalex8389
      @imalex8389 5 років тому +2

      Yi

    • @richarddemobox9310
      @richarddemobox9310 5 років тому +1

      @GDVisionz true😂

    • @oxygenium92
      @oxygenium92 5 років тому +33

      still waiting for loctite to sponosr him.

    • @angrybutters
      @angrybutters 5 років тому +8

      All I think about is "medium strength threadlocker" since the last video every time I do something to my car

    • @maxitgc
      @maxitgc 5 років тому

      u funny

  • @cokefridger
    @cokefridger 5 років тому +771

    15:13 Never seen a guy who is happy, that his car doesn't start ^^

  • @michaelalexander7139
    @michaelalexander7139 Рік тому +25

    What a life saver man, with all the thefts lately with Hyundai vehicles I had the idea to do just this, but I was apprehensive, but after watching this video I now feel confidant enough to attempt this modification.
    Now I just have to convince my better half...

    • @cringesh1t427
      @cringesh1t427 10 місяців тому +2

      End up doing it? If so, did you have any difficulties?
      I want to attempt it on my sisters Hyundai as it was already stolen earlier this month and found later during the day. Got it all fixed up, now to make it harder for the fucks to steal it next time this happens 😂

    • @RicegumRicebum
      @RicegumRicebum 6 місяців тому

      @@cringesh1t427did it work out?

  • @ShinBrohmad
    @ShinBrohmad 5 років тому +1418

    ive never seen a man be so happy have a car that wont turn over

  • @anmolbagul9282
    @anmolbagul9282 5 років тому +3173

    Nobody:
    Chris: lets add medium strength thread locker.

    • @awsomej177
      @awsomej177 5 років тому +155

      *let's torque the oil pan drain bolt to 15 ft-lbs*

    • @no_4259
      @no_4259 5 років тому +97

      anmol bagul nobody:
      ChrisFix: *_Soappywooder_*

    • @CollinWeis
      @CollinWeis 5 років тому +31

      Don't forget about using a breaker bar!

    • @gamecapturemoments1
      @gamecapturemoments1 5 років тому +55

      Hey man, leave him alone lol. I didn't use threadlocker on anything until my brake caliper bolt backed out and my caliper kicked up and ripped my rim in half. I use threadlocker on EVERYTHING now.

    • @Sqwaush
      @Sqwaush 5 років тому +2

      @@MrSupermugen yeah also on guitar jacks they always come undone

  • @nayber5254
    @nayber5254 4 роки тому +1692

    Never seen someone so happy when his car didn't start xd

    • @jesseanciola549
      @jesseanciola549 4 роки тому +9

      Lmao right

    • @antdx316
      @antdx316 4 роки тому +6

      It's all good until the switch fails and catches fire.

    • @eriksilchuk
      @eriksilchuk 4 роки тому +1

      ALLright holy smokes guys

    • @pandamoto
      @pandamoto 4 роки тому +5

      He shifts into 3rd and the gear selector hits the switch, shutting it off.

    • @ciejaybatac9286
      @ciejaybatac9286 4 роки тому

      XD

  • @reedrobb
    @reedrobb Рік тому +15

    I worked at a Chevrolet dealer in the early 1990s. They sold an ignition cutoff switch system in “aftermarket” called Prolock. We must have sold hundreds of those a year. They cost near $1200. After a few weeks, I realized the complicated circuit board on an easy to remove key was only a switch. We would use a 180 bent paperclip To start cars when we didn’t have the proper key. When a customer didn’t buy the prolock, the service department would install the same chip without the handle for easy removal. These were so cheap, they were installed in every car but only a % bought them. However, clever people would not buy it and then acquire the key to replace with the dummy circuit board. Car dealerships can be such a scam! Thanks for the tip Chris, I need to do this in all my cars

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Рік тому +2

      Interesting, thanks for sharing!

  • @rmdhndwi
    @rmdhndwi 5 років тому +911

    Hey chris, try use double ON switch, and connect the power to the horn, so if someone try to switch ON your car, they just activate the horn
    Your car engine wouldn't start and you also notices someone is breaking your car
    basically poorman's alarm

    • @PrevName-h9v
      @PrevName-h9v 5 років тому +101

      That's really clever, I like the idea!

    • @DirgaBrajamusti
      @DirgaBrajamusti 5 років тому +24

      I do that on my motorcycle

    • @RipCityBassWorks
      @RipCityBassWorks 5 років тому +25

      LOL! Picture the look on the thief's face xD.

    • @acer8123
      @acer8123 5 років тому +70

      @@RipCityBassWorks Hey... um... I was just checking if the horn works.... its great! Oh umm.. I am the door to door mechanic... yeah.. i work on cars for free at night.

    • @milacz1713
      @milacz1713 5 років тому

      Good idea!

  • @austinclifford4511
    @austinclifford4511 5 років тому +13515

    Silly robbers, you cant steal my project cars. They don't run.

    • @lalorevels
      @lalorevels 5 років тому +153

      🤣

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 5 років тому +129

      You know there are sophisticated crims that have things like car trailers and tow trucks and trucks as well with trays to take you car straight to the chop shop

    • @maarten4504
      @maarten4504 5 років тому +378

      @@iamasmurf1122 you must be really funny at home...

    • @FormerNine
      @FormerNine 5 років тому +201

      robbers can't steal my project car it doesn't have engine and wheels on it and it's already stripped LOL

    • @Spherz
      @Spherz 5 років тому +20

      Neither can the robbers when you see them

  • @jacobgellinger
    @jacobgellinger 2 роки тому +848

    I find a good habit to get into when adding switches is to use one male and one female connector on the switch leg wires. That way, if your switch goes bad and your stuck without tools, you can just unplug the switch and plug those wires directly to each other.
    Also, I would avoid using a style of wire loom or wire color that is blaringly different from stock appearance. Run those wires tightly against stock looms when possible. Hide em!
    Personally I like to have a bit of fun with my kill switches. Its an opportunity to get creative. My last one, I installed a 3 legged switch. One hot for pump in, one for pump out. The third leg, when switch is armed, redirects power to the horn. Someone trys to hotwire the car and they blast the horn instead. Probably won't stick around to figure it out after that.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 роки тому +158

      Thanks a lot and good ideas.

    • @BustaShenanigans
      @BustaShenanigans 2 роки тому +21

      Could I make one of the buttons in my car be my kill switch, such as rear defrost?

    • @sioops4399
      @sioops4399 2 роки тому +12

      @@BustaShenanigans I know its possible, I just don’t know how.. sorry if this isn’t helpful lol

    • @fmj9237
      @fmj9237 2 роки тому +8

      Can you make a tutorial of that?

    • @aydenfellerhoff3160
      @aydenfellerhoff3160 2 роки тому +7

      @@BustaShenanigans Yeah but you'd probably have to be more eletrically talented - i know it'd probably be easy with a personalized CPU, but probably much more difficult if you just try to do it eletrically

  • @thomasrizzi1470
    @thomasrizzi1470 Рік тому +4

    Chris - I have 4 AS degrees and NONE of the teachers gave as much details on the procedures. . You - Sir - Did REALLY well. Thank you

  • @deathstroke7316
    @deathstroke7316 5 років тому +2024

    As a professional car thief,I must say this was very informative and educational
    Thank you

    • @v-night3852
      @v-night3852 5 років тому +21

      Indeed it is

    • @monks311
      @monks311 5 років тому +17

      Lol your late to the program thief

    • @ahmedfathalli1713
      @ahmedfathalli1713 5 років тому +15

      itspretty piss dude he obviously doesn’t have to find it he will go to the wire harness first and cut the end connected to the switch and fit back up 😂

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +563

      Glad the video was helpful! I dont discriminate. Just dont come crying to me when you get "a surprise" when you try to flip the wrong kill switch in one of my cars ;)

    • @justanotheraviator2357
      @justanotheraviator2357 5 років тому +15

      Repo man?

  • @woodbine66
    @woodbine66 3 роки тому +240

    I fitted one of these years ago on a non-injected car and wired the switch into the low tension side of the coil. I didn't hide the switch, I bought a heated rear window switch from Ford and put it in one of the switch blanks on the dashboard. AND IT WORKED!!!!!!! Someone broke into the car and smashed the ignition barrel, but they couldn't steal it. The switch was also much easier to reach being on the dash amongst the other switches.

    • @jacksagrafsky4936
      @jacksagrafsky4936 3 роки тому +27

      That is a great idea. Most cars, if you don't have a LOADED accessory package will have blank knock outs that could be used for the on-off kill switch. Just get a switch that doesn't do anything, but go from ON to OFF from a dealer so it matches the others. Ya just have to be more devious then the thief, but, more creative.

    • @ashtonhenley3122
      @ashtonhenley3122 3 роки тому +2

      That’s awesome!!!

    • @mokebang7526
      @mokebang7526 3 роки тому

      Smart move.

    • @QuasiMonkey
      @QuasiMonkey 3 роки тому +11

      Hidden in plain sight. Nice.

    • @MajorMalfunction
      @MajorMalfunction 3 роки тому +3

      I was going to say the same thing. Much easier to just earth the coil. But your switch idea is pure genius.

  • @car_pal
    @car_pal 5 років тому +3173

    Chrisfix, the kind of guy to put on safety glasses before going to the bathroom

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +975

      You could never be too safe

    • @dcfuksurmom
      @dcfuksurmom 5 років тому +185

      @@chrisfix *toilet backs up and sprays his face, eyes are untouched*

    • @PrcrstNt
      @PrcrstNt 5 років тому +21

      Didn't know you watched chrisfix :o

    • @EricJones1969
      @EricJones1969 4 роки тому +6

      Glad to see Car Pal in comment section 🖖

    • @krater_void
      @krater_void 4 роки тому +5

      Lol you are here I'm a big fan

  • @_milkysoup
    @_milkysoup 9 місяців тому +3

    Scrolling through the comments trying to find someone giving you a pat on the back for offering such an awesome idea for the position and by default spoiling it for yourself forever and can’t find any, bad job everyone! And thank you Chris, I don’t have a car and I don’t plan in getting one soon but I love your videos and if I get one I would feel confident to do work on it myself thanks to you 👍

    • @wematanye533
      @wematanye533 5 місяців тому

      i messed up

    • @xxxxxxxx3476
      @xxxxxxxx3476 4 місяці тому

      Cars are good to have sometimes , but they can also be more trouble than they're worth , when things go bad .
      And without doubt , they are almost certainly guaranteed to do that eventually .
      Sometimes it's not even the car's fault .
      It might be what someone else has done , that gets you involved in their problems , in some unforeseen way .
      Have you ever thought why those new car ads show empty roads , on a bright and sunny day , with happy smiling people , without a care in the world .
      Because that's the dream , they're trying to sell you .
      But that's not real life .
      It's just make-believe .
      Save yourself a whole load of trouble , and let someone else do the worrying for you .
      And apart from anything else , you'll always have money in your pocket , doing that .

  • @NSMike87
    @NSMike87 5 років тому +241

    Chris: "I got my dream car!"
    Chris: "..."
    Chris: "Let's just add some medium-strength thread locker..."

    • @Louis-mt7cg
      @Louis-mt7cg 5 років тому +14

      NSMike87 and wash it down with soapy wooder

    • @ahmednuman5258
      @ahmednuman5258 5 років тому +7

      He got hummer h2 or h3

    • @ignash420
      @ignash420 5 років тому +5

      @@ahmednuman5258 it's a turbo diesel h1

    • @yayie2
      @yayie2 5 років тому +1

      @@ahmednuman5258 both of those aren't mid engine

    • @helioacid8182
      @helioacid8182 5 років тому

      Hahahaha

  • @ski773
    @ski773 3 роки тому +769

    Gonna try to daisy-chain them so that several switches have to be set to the right position, mad max style

    • @EdwinvandenAkker
      @EdwinvandenAkker 3 роки тому +48

      And when you connect them in parallel. Leaving your car at some place would be parallel parking...

    • @peteradstahl
      @peteradstahl 3 роки тому +40

      haha, up down up up up down up down down ... vroom!

    • @DivinityOfBLaze
      @DivinityOfBLaze 3 роки тому +32

      At that point... wouldnt it be easier for the thief to just cut the wires and stick them together?

    • @EdwinvandenAkker
      @EdwinvandenAkker 3 роки тому +18

      @@DivinityOfBLaze yeah, that’s what I usually do 😉

    • @sgtduckduck
      @sgtduckduck 3 роки тому +1

      @@EdwinvandenAkker 15

  • @randombag420
    @randombag420 5 років тому +796

    Car: *doesn't start*
    Chris: WOOOO YEAH

    • @TheHickGamer
      @TheHickGamer 5 років тому

      That's what you gotta do every time something doesn't work. At least that's what I do anyway.

    • @crocodylinae4161
      @crocodylinae4161 5 років тому

      never thought some wood have to say that

    • @gobpoo2363
      @gobpoo2363 5 років тому

      I dont wanna like since ur at 420

    • @lalajee143
      @lalajee143 5 років тому

      Woooo baby *

  • @suetv7084
    @suetv7084 3 місяці тому +2

    You make the best step-by-step videos ever. Every question one might have is already answered! Really everybody can follow along!

  • @JEST3R_
    @JEST3R_ 5 років тому +4488

    Chrisfix the type of guy to add threadlocker to his bottles of mayonnaise

  • @tylerkey7283
    @tylerkey7283 5 років тому +5970

    The 1.9k dislikes are from the local car thieves

  • @MrLilram123
    @MrLilram123 5 років тому +2763

    Your car is a manual, the best anti theft device out there

    • @lou_leem
      @lou_leem 5 років тому +274

      So was the yellow s2000. Rip😢

    • @kclefthanded427
      @kclefthanded427 5 років тому +106

      In theory yes but that stolen Honda S2000 says different

    • @luk4s56
      @luk4s56 5 років тому +44

      people here steal everything from what they find inside to hub caps, llights, grills to learner driver stickers

    • @patriciomunoz2830
      @patriciomunoz2830 5 років тому +1

      @@luk4s56 same here, anthing they can take

    • @RzVids
      @RzVids 5 років тому +17

      Explain that honda s2000 then lol.....

  • @robthespicyturtle
    @robthespicyturtle 2 місяці тому +7

    15:08 rare video of someone happy their car won't start

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 місяці тому +4

      Probably the only time that's happened haha

  • @svenapeldoorn681
    @svenapeldoorn681 5 років тому +327

    First time seeing someone so happy with a car that doesnt start

  • @UndercookTheOnions
    @UndercookTheOnions 4 роки тому +2955

    thief: *gets in car*
    *sees shift lever*
    *gets out of car*

    • @ultra6482
      @ultra6482 4 роки тому +36

      Lmao XD.

    • @joelfernandes9814
      @joelfernandes9814 4 роки тому +27

      Exactly

    • @capri4682
      @capri4682 4 роки тому +75

      I wished this could be the same in England, everybody here drives a manual

    • @kristianbubica1168
      @kristianbubica1168 4 роки тому +8

      @@capri4682 same in croatia

    • @DudeTastic13
      @DudeTastic13 4 роки тому +75

      True story. I had a 1990 Toyota Camry stick shift. One day I found some punks broke into it, jammed the ignition to ON. But obviously the car didn't move because these young punks had no idea how to even start a stick shift, not to say drive one. This was in California.

  • @rs-flamingo
    @rs-flamingo 5 років тому +234

    Gotta install a 2nd decoy switch that just activates the horn and can't be turned off

    • @codypeloso5620
      @codypeloso5620 5 років тому +3

      Then how would you turn your horn off and stop people around where you live from destorying it?

    • @kylereese5009
      @kylereese5009 5 років тому +2

      wtf ? lol !

    • @codypeloso5620
      @codypeloso5620 5 років тому +1

      The horn would make people pissed if it goes off for too long

    • @iawindowss4061
      @iawindowss4061 5 років тому +4

      @@Asdayasman exactly

    • @void970t5
      @void970t5 5 років тому +2

      Lol horns mean nothing just pop the hood cut horn wires, problem solved

  • @TOPDadAlpha
    @TOPDadAlpha Рік тому +2

    It ABSOLUTELY works. I had a 69 corvette that I had a kill switch professional installed. I always parked the car so it could not be towed as often as I could.

  • @jerrycook6491
    @jerrycook6491 2 роки тому +2060

    As a professional auto mechanic, I got to see several different "kill switch" installations but the most ingenius theft prevention did NOT include an aftermarket switch of any kind. It was NOT a kill switch but a START PREVENTION system. The owner had the starter relay connected to the HIGH BEAM side of the dimmer switch so the only time the starter would engage was when the HIGH BEAMS were turned on! If done properly, I would challenge ANYONE to find out why the car would NOT start!

    • @jasonsoto6163
      @jasonsoto6163 2 роки тому +153

      Smart. I’ve heard of people doing this with their ac controls as well

    • @clasicradiolover
      @clasicradiolover 2 роки тому +20

      Video!

    • @abdullahal-shimri3091
      @abdullahal-shimri3091 2 роки тому +20

      cig socket too

    • @Hevolash
      @Hevolash 2 роки тому +48

      But, if the car has a manual gearbox, you can just bump start it.......not very smart.

    • @clasicradiolover
      @clasicradiolover 2 роки тому +138

      @@Hevolash Nope this cuts off the fuel pump. Won't get far

  • @otirs
    @otirs 5 років тому +76

    I have an S2000, it's my most prized possession. It killed me seeing those before and after shots. I'm sorry for your friend.
    I recently bought an E36 to drift and is usually parked on the street so this install comes in perfect time. As usual, great video

    • @JorgesWorld94
      @JorgesWorld94 5 років тому +1

      it had a toyota badge in the parted out pictures, at 1:07. Did they steal the badge too? and E36 is gorgeous. I have a e92 M3 but def want a e36 as a daily

    • @TetovoBoy
      @TetovoBoy 5 років тому

      First image honda,,,,,,,second one is from toyota.Check the picture again.Hmmmmm

    • @tabascosauce6490
      @tabascosauce6490 5 років тому

      @@TetovoBoy If you look at the before and after it is the same vehicle and they poorly placed the Toyota badge on it. Not sure what they did it for but by looking at what is left of the front end compared to before you can clearly see it is the same car.

  • @groovydrew4640
    @groovydrew4640 4 роки тому +974

    I’ve never seen a man so happy for his car not to start

    • @andrewsantora7943
      @andrewsantora7943 4 роки тому +32

      when its Opposite Day and your car doesn't start...
      *LETS FUCKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOHHH*

    • @BnEcho.
      @BnEcho. 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @whkn_is_my_new-channel
      @whkn_is_my_new-channel 4 роки тому +10

      when your car doesn't start because your testing the killswitch and when you turn the killswitch back off so that your engine can start but your engine didn't start even though you offed the killswitch
      *something's wrong, i can feel it*

    • @Aj_18____
      @Aj_18____ 4 роки тому +1

      Ikr😂😂

    • @dynamify8499
      @dynamify8499 4 роки тому

      @@andrewsantora7943 Lol That made my day

  • @toddvail2630
    @toddvail2630 11 місяців тому +2

    I'll be doing both within days. Someone broke into my truck 2 days ago. Cameras will be up tomorrow, kill switch soon to follow. Thanks for the guide

  • @pugernoufer
    @pugernoufer 4 роки тому +205

    I installed a kill switch in my truck. Having a blast labeling it each time I take it in for routine care at my mechanic's, "Bidet" "Landing Gear", "Seat Eject", etc.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +24

      Haha that's awesome!

    • @BASSRIDEZ420
      @BASSRIDEZ420 4 роки тому +16

      ejecto seato cus

    • @toasti6
      @toasti6 4 роки тому +4

      @@BASSRIDEZ420 what i say every time someone asks what my glovebox button with an eject sticker does

    • @plasmazulu6643
      @plasmazulu6643 4 роки тому +4

      BIDET

    • @terminatormkll8723
      @terminatormkll8723 4 роки тому +6

      The criminal be like what kind of plane is this?!??!

  • @Camilo19832001
    @Camilo19832001 5 років тому +317

    Either a kill switch or a manual transmission, both work equally against theft

    • @Rentta
      @Rentta 5 років тому +35

      In states maybe but not so much elsewhere.

    • @bendemisi
      @bendemisi 5 років тому +41

      ....the yellow s2000 was a manual

    • @DhirC35
      @DhirC35 5 років тому +5

      In america not anywhere else

    • @TheCR04
      @TheCR04 5 років тому

      Haha

    • @Camilo19832001
      @Camilo19832001 5 років тому +1

      Michael Bende i saw that, im in the us, not many manuals where i live. So manual transmission is actually a deterrent

  • @kzero1499
    @kzero1499 5 років тому +380

    My grandpa had a lot of classic cars and would essentially make the cigarette lighter a kill switch/start button. When it was in the slot and pushed in the car started, so he'd just take the cigarette lighter with him when parked around town somewhere. I always thought it was a cool idea because you're not leaving any switch behind to find.

    • @paulmoysa1787
      @paulmoysa1787 5 років тому +38

      but then if you loose the cigarette lighter you're screwed

    • @Jsbs1991f
      @Jsbs1991f 5 років тому +79

      Paul Moysa same thing would happen if you lost your car keys.

    • @quentinelchantiry4620
      @quentinelchantiry4620 5 років тому +3

      very smart idea

    • @milandestep9967
      @milandestep9967 5 років тому +1

      @@kzero1499 cigarette car lighters are big lol

    • @DanielRichards644
      @DanielRichards644 5 років тому +1

      i've got an idea of a factory switch that is none functional (because I swapped the part in from a higher trim level version of the car), problem is it's a Momentary switch, not a toggle.

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 11 місяців тому +11

    Years ago I had a 1968 GTO. For a kill switch, I just ran a wire from the ignition coil to a toggle switch and grounded it out. Worked like a charm. Times were much simpler with that generation of vehicles..no electronics, no computers, no endless array of sensors...just a lot of engine.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  11 місяців тому +2

      Wish it was that simple! But this is pretty straightforward too if you know what you are looking for!

    • @melvinplant8637
      @melvinplant8637 8 місяців тому

      EXCELLENT VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE. FROM UK

  • @WhenLifeExpires
    @WhenLifeExpires 5 років тому +298

    15:07 first time I’ve seen someone happy that their car isn’t starting

    • @julianarjah1175
      @julianarjah1175 5 років тому +1

      golden comment

    • @ANTIANONIMI
      @ANTIANONIMI 5 років тому

      =))))

    • @drippingwax
      @drippingwax 5 років тому +8

      Hey, if I really do not want to go to work...

    • @BigTommieD
      @BigTommieD 5 років тому

      Lol

    • @MrDalgard
      @MrDalgard 5 років тому

      @@drippingwax calling boss.. Heyy boss, umm i might be abit late for work today,, car wont start and the bus just drove by. give me an hour and ill be there.. ::P

  • @ROBERTOMORLEMARTINEZ
    @ROBERTOMORLEMARTINEZ 4 роки тому +46

    I added this to my Jeep back in 2016 when it was recovered from theft. It was completely destroyed, so I made a kill switch and took whole bunch of pics to show how it works. However, I made it with 2 switches making it obvious for anyone who would attempt to start the car, but the main kill switch was hidden. I had to moved the car before while the driveway was been renovated, but due to work, I was happy I left a note to my mother on how to run the car. Which she was able able to move it.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +6

      Sorry to hear your car was stolen, i'm glad to see it's all secure now!

  • @nicholasrodriguez7466
    @nicholasrodriguez7466 Рік тому +1

    Man I miss these Del Sol Videos, Wish they would come back, came back here cuz I needed to do this to mine and remembered that I could come back and watch this for help!

  • @oliverkreminski9966
    @oliverkreminski9966 4 роки тому +289

    It show how dedicated you are reading comments years later

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +130

      I spend 4 hours everyday reading and responding to comments!

    • @davidmeskhi8446
      @davidmeskhi8446 4 роки тому +11

      @@chrisfix you're awesome dude

    • @elicopter_go_brr
      @elicopter_go_brr 4 роки тому +4

      @@chrisfix 4 hours?! hey btw, when will you gonna boost your honda, we are all waiting for it

    • @jasonjr2500
      @jasonjr2500 4 роки тому +2

      @@chrisfix I really want to see the boost on honda I want to boost my van and want to see someone I trust do it so I can follow the correct steps

    • @flyte707
      @flyte707 4 роки тому

      69 likes and I’m not about to change that

  • @deadrat4508
    @deadrat4508 4 роки тому +807

    A cheaper way is to disconnect the battery, take the steering wheel and take a tire with you into the store

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +169

      Why didn't I think of this before :o

    • @clintmarcoquisao8873
      @clintmarcoquisao8873 4 роки тому +12

      Yeah like mister bean

    • @darreonsan9282
      @darreonsan9282 4 роки тому +7

      Steering wheel is good enough if u have a quick release one

    • @faolanlupus
      @faolanlupus 4 роки тому +15

      For real tho... If I'm ever in a really bad area, I take the fuel pump fuse with me. XD

    • @Mgezee
      @Mgezee 4 роки тому +1

      Dead Rat lmao

  • @yelenabaykova7419
    @yelenabaykova7419 3 роки тому +196

    this guy... man... I'm not sure how to express how grateful I am without sounding ridiculous. Best tutorials on UA-cam. He explains every step in simple detail and MOST important, he make simple analogies that make everything super easy to understand. Yet, the fast pace and great video and edit work keep everything so interesting my ADHD doesn't get annoyed.
    Thank you so much. Seriously incredible work and helping so much. Your tutorials give me the confidence that I will be able to build my 1985 FB RX-7 from the 'field forgotten rolling shell' into a beautiful head turning flying beast.
    Thank you!!!

    • @adolfogodinez8065
      @adolfogodinez8065 2 роки тому +1

      I agree 100%....just stumbled on this video and was taken aback on how clear and concise he was in explaining the process

    • @jkracinginc.4021
      @jkracinginc.4021 2 роки тому +1

      NOT Unless you are installing a Chevy LS motor in it!!!

    • @triv4555
      @triv4555 2 роки тому

      I understand EXACTLY where you're coming from because when it comes to Car knowledge & tips, ChrisFix is the absolute _best_ that UA-cam-and maybe even all of the Internet-has to offer. Truly a gift to us all ♥

  • @tony27-c9u
    @tony27-c9u 16 днів тому +1

    Great job brother. When you have the wright tools and a little bit of knowledge everything is easy. If you have these two things this video is for you, other-ways get ready to pay a mechanic for this job.

  • @etunimi4206
    @etunimi4206 5 років тому +83

    Something you could consider is a magnet switch. Mount the switch anywhere behind the plastics, and when ever you plase a magnet on top the spot opposite of the switch, the switch will turn to the "ON" position.

    • @abdulmsiddiqui4344
      @abdulmsiddiqui4344 5 років тому +3

      Very clever

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +24

      I was thinking of doing that actually but I wanted to make it more simple. People grasp the idea of an on/off switch easier but once you know the basics of how to do it, you can make a fingerprint scanner if you wanted!

    • @saucelfd7857
      @saucelfd7857 5 років тому

      Its a good idea, i had this in my car but the magnet was always rubbing on the plastic so i located somewhere else that doesnt degrade

    • @thelegohorde2120
      @thelegohorde2120 5 років тому

      @@chrisfix I'm not sure that a finger print scanner would be wise, simply because if the thieves were dedicated enough, or properly prepared, they could lift your prints from the vehicle

    • @3DamX1
      @3DamX1 5 років тому +1

      @@thelegohorde2120 Well... modern Finger Print readers check if the fingerprint is "alive"...

  • @viksheelpratapchand1816
    @viksheelpratapchand1816 5 років тому +110

    Damn, the S2000 been gutted was a heart breaker. It was in an awesome condition and also a sweet colour.
    Pray for him

    • @Nour-hh7ok
      @Nour-hh7ok 5 років тому

      rip s2000

    • @billybobjoe198
      @billybobjoe198 5 років тому +6

      They swapped the Honda badge for a Toyota badge.

    • @TheKamurdoch
      @TheKamurdoch 5 років тому +1

      Yeah that was hard to see

    • @dcfuksurmom
      @dcfuksurmom 5 років тому +1

      @@TheKamurdoch thats probably why they did it

  • @nine182
    @nine182 5 років тому +390

    1:07 they put a Toyota badge on the S2000 just to hurt him even more

  • @normankr672
    @normankr672 Рік тому +2

    Amazed it's taken so long for this idea to re-emerge. I fitted one to my 1948 Morris minor convertible back in the 1960's.

    • @graemep804
      @graemep804 Рік тому

      My 1986 Vauxhall Nova had a distributor and points, so I broke into the 12v supply to the coil and installed a switch and capacitor to earth, so the engine would crank but there'd be no high tension supply to the sparkplugs. When I finish rebuilding my 1970s Land Rover I'll be installing something similar. The only downside is both vehicles have mechanical lift pumps, so cranking the engine without starting will flood the engine.

  • @CC-te5zf
    @CC-te5zf Рік тому +355

    From an old Air Force electronics teacher and electronics technician, just to add a small bit to your comprehensive presentation: We always had to read aloud a "caution" about probing connectors. If you've never probed a connector with multimeter leads, it's possible to damage the connector. Just do this part with a little extra care so as not to damage the connector. Excellent video - thanks!

    • @Alexandurr
      @Alexandurr Рік тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @timmylong-dl2im
      @timmylong-dl2im Рік тому

      has the beauty of hermetically sealed packages faded or are they still sexy A.F. in your eyes as they are mine?

    • @sakaraist
      @sakaraist Рік тому +2

      Definitely this, working with equipment we usually keep a handful of different pins soldered to short leads for probing for a quick insert that won't risk damaging the connectors.

    • @jazzy_cats
      @jazzy_cats 9 місяців тому +1

      You sound pmel

    • @CC-te5zf
      @CC-te5zf 9 місяців тому +4

      @@jazzy_cats Missile Maintenance. We had to inspect every cannon plug we connected. We'd have a a flashlight and would say, "Checking for burnt, broken, bent or recessed pins."

  • @vonwynns1758
    @vonwynns1758 5 років тому +696

    Thief: fails at stealing car.
    Thief: watches Chrisfix video
    Also thief: Goes to steal the same car again and finds the kill switch

    • @susguy5
      @susguy5 5 років тому +23

      Smarter theif looks for the rework at the relay and just shorts the wires. Smarter thief also carries scissors 😊

    • @josefthegamingstreamer7400
      @josefthegamingstreamer7400 5 років тому +21

      Chris: Shift to 3rd gear
      Then engine stalls

    • @wormy-3420
      @wormy-3420 5 років тому +2

      frank w that is what I said

    • @nomaanyousufzai4273
      @nomaanyousufzai4273 5 років тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Werewolfmage
      @Werewolfmage 5 років тому +1

      i doubt someone will steal a del sol lol

  • @littleguy9638
    @littleguy9638 5 років тому +295

    Nobody:
    Chrisfx: this cap from the bottle of soda can leak. Thread locker should help.

    • @mraaaaaaa
      @mraaaaaaa 5 років тому +22

      "I also marked it with a bright marker so I can notice if it ever comes loose"

    • @edgarguadalupe2955
      @edgarguadalupe2955 5 років тому +2

      This made my freaking day 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @davewettlaufer7885
    @davewettlaufer7885 11 місяців тому +1

    As a blogger and truck mechanic by trade, I have used that very simple idea on our fleet, and worked just fine. Good video. 👍

  • @yourdream9934
    @yourdream9934 5 років тому +674

    4:21
    Chris: Now your multimeter is grounded
    Multimeter: :(

  • @HaXD1209
    @HaXD1209 3 роки тому +481

    "The only way to steal your car is to tow it"
    Tow truck driver: Hell yeah

    • @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL
      @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL 3 роки тому +4

      repo man has joined the chat

    • @FletcherHillier
      @FletcherHillier 3 роки тому +4

      You can still win. GPS welded into the frame with 1/4" steel plate and a separate battery that is charged by the main battery. GPS receivers draw very little power and you can easily run it for over a month even after they chopped the car. Show up with extra keys and buddies, take it in broad daylight as you can prove ownership and nobody else can. This avoids fighting for your car and the theif would have to identify themselves to stop you.
      A siren welded into the frame on an "always on" circuit, that activates permanently once a certain wire is unplugged. Any random wire will do, try to pick one on a valuable part that can be split where it isn't seen.
      Nobody ever chops a frame, and this makes it so they have to cut the frame (extremely loud) to make it stop. They'll dump the car ASAP or run
      My dad's Austin mini got chopped in his work parking lot while he was working. A loud noise would have saved his car and given him a chance to see how many people fit in the trunk :P

    • @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL
      @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL 3 роки тому

      @@FletcherHillier eh easier to hook up a tracker to a fuse tap, just pop off a panel in the footwell and drop in in a hole in the frame, even just leave it there without bothering with the frame at all it isnt like the repo guys are looking for a tracker

    • @FletcherHillier
      @FletcherHillier 3 роки тому

      @@Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL Yes you could put it anywhere, and as an extra precaution don't do any of our suggestions :P Custom security features made by you and known only by you are the best. Most of us aren't protecting vintage hot rods, so easier may be better.

    • @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL
      @Jumpsuit13HEYPEOPLETHISISMYURL 3 роки тому

      @@FletcherHillier for sure, best thing to do is always gonna depend on your specific vehicle, preferences, capabilities, and purposes

  • @BladedAngel
    @BladedAngel 4 роки тому +2101

    1:06 Oh my God, they even took the Honda badge, and replaced it with a Toyota one.
    Those Burglars really wanted that Red honda badge!! What scumbags!

    • @CrackedDylMil
      @CrackedDylMil 4 роки тому +94

      Why'd we all start rewatching this video tonight lol

    • @bussdwnseb2121
      @bussdwnseb2121 4 роки тому +11

      CrackedDylMil idk lol

    • @mirianmshvenieradze9379
      @mirianmshvenieradze9379 4 роки тому +36

      I feel horrible for that guy

    • @jarrydhorn7049
      @jarrydhorn7049 4 роки тому +31

      Did they do that to make it harder to identify the stolen car?

    • @ambientcoot8715
      @ambientcoot8715 4 роки тому +25

      @@jarrydhorn7049 Dunno, but if I was trying to strip a stolen car I want a quick turn around incase someone figures out whats going on. They probably did it as a joke... i know I would.

  • @RobertSmith-fb9qv
    @RobertSmith-fb9qv Рік тому +2

    You do a wonderful job explaining things that anyone can understand. In the old days we would just cut and splice the coil to the kill switch but you better know what you were doing because that coil was like a stun gun if it grounded to something you were touching! But that was in the early 70’s!

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 Рік тому

      in the days of a single ignition coil with distributor prior to coil packs.

  • @PolarArctica
    @PolarArctica 5 років тому +638

    4:22
    Chris: “And now our multimeter is grounded.”
    Multimeter: :(

    • @grahamefreestone5309
      @grahamefreestone5309 5 років тому +12

      Nice subtle comment that made me smile.. 👍 🇬🇧

    • @toxicwaste1581
      @toxicwaste1581 5 років тому +10

      idk why that was soo fucking funny to me thank you !!

    • @axtra92
      @axtra92 5 років тому +1

      ????

    • @Noah-ej3pg
      @Noah-ej3pg 5 років тому +1

      This made me laugh was more than it should have

    • @howtoanddiychannel2387
      @howtoanddiychannel2387 5 років тому +2

      What makes it so funny?

  • @rando-w5h
    @rando-w5h 5 років тому +233

    Aww i feel bad for the guy... also s2000 are some good looking cars

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +26

      Same! He was heart broken. He went all the way to FL (from NJ) to buy it and drive it home. It was his first big purchase too! Some people suck :(

    • @magnuswf
      @magnuswf 5 років тому +1

      I'm from Denmark, and I don't know anyone who had their car stolen, ever. Is this really so common in the US? Also, in movies, people leave their car without locking them, wtf?

    • @JasonHoogerhyde
      @JasonHoogerhyde 5 років тому

      @@magnuswf I know one person who had their car stolen right from their driveway when they were sleeping, security camera caught it all. Not sure how common it really is though. Also I don't know about most people but I double check to make sure my car is locked before leaving it. With the proper tools (cheap tools) its super easy to break into most cars.

    • @simplelife1741
      @simplelife1741 5 років тому

      pun7unz expensive cars too

    • @Juggalotus253
      @Juggalotus253 5 років тому +1

      @@magnuswf mostly it's Honda's from the 1990s. If they shave down a key they can steal any of them. All my friends that have ever had Honda's from that era had them stolen multiple times. Never known anyone that had a different brand stolen.
      It's basically just because they're easy to steal and criminals are going to go for what's easiest.

  • @phaaroyt
    @phaaroyt 5 років тому +822

    Next ChrisFix vid: How To Install An Ejector Seat

    • @spitsomefire
      @spitsomefire 5 років тому +9

      Best comment

    • @Mario64iscool2
      @Mario64iscool2 5 років тому +5

      Terribly underrated

    • @anaschunara6385
      @anaschunara6385 5 років тому +4

      After that how to open a car boot from the sky

    • @mercer982
      @mercer982 5 років тому +2

      Heheh funny humor indeed

    • @fedor5664
      @fedor5664 5 років тому +3

      No its gonne be his car reveal with an ejector seat

  • @Shoot4DaFace
    @Shoot4DaFace 4 місяці тому +1

    Really appreciate this. Just bought my hatchback back and now gonna finish all my projects on it

  • @willk3807
    @willk3807 5 років тому +44

    Great video...old school guys like me been doing the samething for years so car thieves know about kill switches. I suggest running more than one switch in 2 different places. One stays on all the time unless you plan on leaving your car for a long period of time. Put the secondary switch close to the driver seat and the primary switch under the hood or in the trunk. Leave the primary switch on all the time and the secondary switched off or on. If you gotta leave your car then switch off the primary and secondary switch

    • @White_Night_Demon
      @White_Night_Demon 4 роки тому

      What if they find both? Or they come in with a tow truck? Them kill switches aren't gonna stop that.....

    • @willk3807
      @willk3807 4 роки тому +2

      Night demon...run a wire from a near by power line..and who ever touches your car goes poof lol saving the car community one burnt to ashes car thief at a time

    • @White_Night_Demon
      @White_Night_Demon 4 роки тому

      aw man, if only I could booby trap mine just like that and stop thieves in their track!

  • @DIAGAMEIT
    @DIAGAMEIT 2 роки тому +127

    I fully understand that feeling your friend had bro. My del sol was stolen a couple days ago and that feeling of never being able to sleep cause your car is out there somewhere is brutal. Thankfully we found it today still intact, but missing a battery and my ECU. Can't wait to install my kill switch

    • @georgehernandez4459
      @georgehernandez4459 2 роки тому +5

      It sucks that as a honda owner we gotta be worried about someone stealing our pride and joy

    • @1985_Honda_CRX_Si
      @1985_Honda_CRX_Si 2 роки тому +4

      My dad told me the story of his Nissan Tsuru getting stolen and he said it almost exactly like that

    • @gustavomoreno5298
      @gustavomoreno5298 Рік тому +2

      I had my silverado stolen last October, police found it without wheels and speakers but I got it back. Now it’s got 2 trackers on it but I still feel so uneasy parking anywhere, even at home. The feeling sucks :/

    • @k-1717
      @k-1717 Рік тому

      @@gustavomoreno5298what kind of trackers? i’m looking into a prepaid phone and airtag

    • @i_had_3_pugs
      @i_had_3_pugs Рік тому +1

      yeah my civic was stolen yesterday evening. found it a couple hours later in a parking lot after my whole family basically posted it on every car group on facebook im my area

  • @emmapeters4688
    @emmapeters4688 5 років тому +168

    Would be awesome to see a video on how to properly paint a car (cleaning, prep, primer, etc). The Del Sol is the perfect candidate!

    • @Sonicfan1661
      @Sonicfan1661 5 років тому +4

      I second this.

    • @lukaslamek02
      @lukaslamek02 5 років тому +1

      go and check goonzquad thei are painting professional

    • @rztrzt
      @rztrzt 5 років тому +3

      @@lukaslamek02 If they were professionals they would strip and paint the whole car and not be left with offshade paint. They'll get there eventually.

    • @pndabur
      @pndabur 5 років тому

      Agreed

    • @lukaslamek02
      @lukaslamek02 5 років тому

      @@rztrzt they will paint the hole lamborghini so i gues they emprowed in painting

  • @rallen9433
    @rallen9433 Рік тому +1

    Perfect, I had a kill switch put on my 82 Riviera and it kept my car from being stolen... of course they tore up the steering column but I was glad the switch worked... good investment.!!!

  • @mattthegamerhongkong6948
    @mattthegamerhongkong6948 5 років тому +218

    "Some car repairs aren't meant to be done at home"
    ChrisFix: Hold my medium-strength threadlocker

  • @M_773
    @M_773 5 років тому +370

    A manual transmission is a factory installed kill switch in America

  • @thedevilsadvocate3710
    @thedevilsadvocate3710 5 років тому +638

    I have a factory installed security system in mine. It's a manual transmission.

    • @narrsec
      @narrsec 5 років тому +31

      Going overboard, a mad lad you are.

    • @JobyElliott
      @JobyElliott 5 років тому +28

      True story. Somebody mugged/carjacked my neighbor a few weeks ago, but didn't even make it out of our complex's parking lot with her car because after they stalled it they just got out and ran.

    • @reedhensley
      @reedhensley 5 років тому +3

      So goddamn factual

    • @HayesTransport
      @HayesTransport 5 років тому +4

      Joby Elliott wow sounds so familiar with the story of the kids that tried to carjack an old lady but they couldn’t drive stick.

    • @iansmith5911
      @iansmith5911 5 років тому +3

      MyTwoCents so did his buddy’s s2000

  • @DaxterSnickers
    @DaxterSnickers 16 днів тому +1

    I would use the rear glass heater as a switch, which you never use at 20°C average temperature per year. May not be OEM, but so perfect.

  • @dreamfanpage3427
    @dreamfanpage3427 5 років тому +1306

    *someone steels chrisfixs car
    911 what’s your emergency ?
    Hey guys Chris fix here

  • @kittyNya38
    @kittyNya38 5 років тому +1340

    The criminal probably saw your video on how to strip a car

    • @abood400000
      @abood400000 5 років тому +4

      xD lol

    • @jtd3718
      @jtd3718 5 років тому +8

      Well they didn’t know how to gut the engine

    • @usmanmughal1056
      @usmanmughal1056 5 років тому

      heheehehe

    • @BasEerdenKeuning
      @BasEerdenKeuning 5 років тому +5

      @@jtd3718 the s2k f20c is a really good engine. Also its light and expensive perfect for criminals

    • @slumpyplayz2688
      @slumpyplayz2688 5 років тому +3

      @@brianvargas4885 it's a little joke you took it to technical

  • @RonRay
    @RonRay 3 роки тому +502

    ONE UPGRADE: The quick wire disconnects should be Male/Female on the switch side and the same for the other side (@10:39 & 12:15). That way, if you ever want to temporarily eliminate the switch, just unplug the switch and plug the two original wire into each other. Voila!

    • @Can-bc3jg
      @Can-bc3jg 3 роки тому +16

      very nice idea!

    • @silverphoenix2450
      @silverphoenix2450 3 роки тому +16

      Would need some lock incase the person stealing knows about kill switches

    • @mr.mickles
      @mr.mickles 3 роки тому +3

      Didn't think of that. good call.

    • @capybara9521
      @capybara9521 3 роки тому +1

      @@Can-bc3jg you like your own comment cringe

    • @capybara9521
      @capybara9521 3 роки тому

      @@silverphoenix2450 you like your own comment cringe

  • @davegscot
    @davegscot Рік тому +29

    This is a great idea but could be implemented in a better way: add a 'momentary' push-to-make switch in the crank (or security) circuit. This way, it is automatically 'armed' when the motor is shut down (you don't need to remember to throw the kill switch). But moreover it avoids the potential danger of the fuel pump accidentally being stopped while you are driving (at which point you might miss your power steering and servo'ed brakes (if auto)).

  • @gunnermach1503
    @gunnermach1503 5 років тому +236

    First vid I’ve seen without any use of soapy water lol.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +29

      It makes an appearance at the end and I ended up using it to clean under the center console but I didnt show it haha

    • @canon_gaming3917
      @canon_gaming3917 5 років тому +11

      btw it is soapy wooder (͡o‿O͡)

    • @gunnermach1503
      @gunnermach1503 5 років тому

      Canonballs WOO that’s what I put but you know... auto correct 😅 lol

    • @gunnermach1503
      @gunnermach1503 5 років тому

      ChrisFix I KNEW IT! lol love the vids man keep it up! Your the reason I got into cars and now working at a shop!

    • @canon_gaming3917
      @canon_gaming3917 5 років тому +1

      @@gunnermach1503 lmao relatable

  • @nadirsirro8841
    @nadirsirro8841 5 років тому +542

    2020: hey guys today we're gonna install a detonation switch, incase the kill switch doesn't work

    • @max_955
      @max_955 5 років тому +13

      like Mad Max (interceptor)

    • @Daniel51144
      @Daniel51144 4 роки тому

      pow

    • @j.liddle7580
      @j.liddle7580 4 роки тому +6

      Update: Switch now infects the thief with Coronavirus

    • @grayeaglej
      @grayeaglej 4 роки тому

      @@j.liddle7580 No, just jabs a hypodermic full of CoronaBeer into them. Just as deadly o.o

  • @ivanshishkov4473
    @ivanshishkov4473 5 років тому +1283

    *Tries to start the car*
    *Doesnt start*
    *Forgot the switch*
    *Flips the switch*
    *Car doesn't start*

    • @SaigyoujiYuyuko
      @SaigyoujiYuyuko 5 років тому +111

      Did you check the switch’s switch and the backup switch

    • @6433-w8t
      @6433-w8t 5 років тому +27

      @@SaigyoujiYuyuko the engine has a switch inside the spark plug in the oil filter in the gas tank

    • @Raneboh
      @Raneboh 5 років тому

      😂

    • @braydenbledsoe3252
      @braydenbledsoe3252 5 років тому +15

      Don't forget that there's a switch inside the switch as well!

    • @6433-w8t
      @6433-w8t 5 років тому +19

      the car didn't start because you forgot to start the car

  • @paleale8400
    @paleale8400 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks to you, they couldnot steal the car, but they trashed and broke everything trying to start it😢, anyways thanks man im glad your channel has grown

  • @ThePSNGamer14
    @ThePSNGamer14 5 років тому +281

    *my Honda was stolen 4 times and recovered each time, then I installed a kill switch, it was broken into but they couldn't steal it , they even left the screwdriver in the ignition*

  • @Fuzion180
    @Fuzion180 5 років тому +317

    The criminals gonna be searching 'Chrisfix video car wont start!!!' and watching every tutorial during the theft

    • @pv______6248
      @pv______6248 5 років тому +14

      And be caught before they leave to much videos

  • @gurcharansingh1397
    @gurcharansingh1397 4 роки тому +150

    Chris i spent my lockdown almost watching all your videos 😂 and now I'm a mechanic 😎

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +27

      Sounds like a good use of time :p have gotten the chance to fix any cars?

    • @nagarajukeerthi8094
      @nagarajukeerthi8094 4 роки тому +4

      @Leah Brown Savage memaw 😂

    • @JMD-tu1xm
      @JMD-tu1xm 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @Realeyesrealizereallies15
      @Realeyesrealizereallies15 4 роки тому +4

      I’ve watched them all too and now I know how to talk with my hands.

    • @stephenr1999
      @stephenr1999 4 роки тому +1

      I think you worked my car last week. Thanks. Good news is I dont need a kill switch anymore.

  • @gerrymcintosh4477
    @gerrymcintosh4477 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this. Car theft has increased over 50% in our area, so your video is most appreciated. 💝🙏👍

  • @Hatera
    @Hatera 5 років тому +464

    They replaced the honda badge on the s2000 with a toyota badge im dead.

  • @alexclipper7608
    @alexclipper7608 3 роки тому +2005

    Man, I can’t even imagine how the S2000 guy felt. And I hope I never will.

    • @xclear1874
      @xclear1874 3 роки тому +227

      I mean really, they did the man SO dirty, they robbed him, AND PUT A TOYOTA BADGE ON IT JUST TO ADD INSULT?? REALLY??? THEY TOOK THE TIME, TO PUT A TOYOTA BADGE ON A STOLEN HONDA?

    • @Hellamoody
      @Hellamoody 3 роки тому +48

      @@xclear1874 I just noticed that 😂 that is pure evil

    • @josephtennyson4348
      @josephtennyson4348 3 роки тому +31

      Eye for an eye tooth for a tooth. Man steal his shit or cut off his hands. I have gotten my tools stolen or even my food. I know how it feels.

    • @ethanoldenburg6645
      @ethanoldenburg6645 3 роки тому

      F

    • @arjunarun3033
      @arjunarun3033 3 роки тому +7

      @@josephtennyson4348 what

  • @crystaljoy4226
    @crystaljoy4226 5 років тому +256

    Any new things for your driftstang? I'm craving for those videos lol

  • @joemeyers9897
    @joemeyers9897 4 місяці тому +1

    Couldn't of found ur channel at a better time.well ok i take that back, ive messed up tons of stuff making me a semi half assed Jerry rigger. All jokes aside thank you for explaining the task so easily repeatable for others including myself. Honestly wish I found ur channel much sooner

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 місяці тому

      At least you'll know how to do things right going forward!

  • @valves.mp4
    @valves.mp4 5 років тому +448

    Thief: Im gonna steal a nice red DriftStang >:)
    Chris: Hold my soapy wooder

    • @snower7648
      @snower7648 5 років тому +7

      I want to like this but the number is to perfect to ruin

    • @LeaderofStupid
      @LeaderofStupid 5 років тому +3

      Chrisfix: "Ha! Jokes on you it doesn't run, you silly!"
      Cops: "I thought we'd seen it all."

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +5

      lol

    • @adirty_toilet5786
      @adirty_toilet5786 5 років тому

      @@snower7648 to late

  • @bigtuco0496
    @bigtuco0496 5 років тому +835

    Directions unclear I stole my car

    • @regularviewer9059
      @regularviewer9059 5 років тому +10

      THIS COMMENT DESERVES MORE LIKES HAHAHAHA

    • @armaannarayan
      @armaannarayan 4 роки тому +8

      Your profile pic says it all

    • @Nubrazy
      @Nubrazy 4 роки тому +1

      Best “directions unclear” joke I’ve seen yet🤣🤣

    • @the_real_drwhoroblox1935
      @the_real_drwhoroblox1935 4 роки тому +1

      That's impossible.

    • @MK-cd6eg
      @MK-cd6eg 4 роки тому +1

      @@armaannarayan G35 owners smh

  • @arastiacreations594
    @arastiacreations594 5 років тому +199

    Chrisfix: "I'm not going to keep it there since millions of viewers will see this"
    Chrisfix: *actually let it there*
    *THE TRICKSTER*

  • @alexb8823
    @alexb8823 Рік тому +1

    How have I just now found this channel? This channel is amazing.