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Old 03-28-2013, 04:47 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Shortie771 View Post
Is this switch for the injectors? Does it also kill your electronics? I don't want to have my stereo cut out every time I kill it.
This car is carbureted I don't have injectors. The kill switch connects to a relay that momentarily interrupts the power lead going to my coil, thereby cutting off the spark plugs.

The start side of the switch connects to a relay that temporarily connects the starter solenoid to +12V. The key switch would normally do this, but when it does, it also cuts power to my accessories (stereo), so I prefer this method of starting the car when I am doing EOC and can't bump.

The +12V source for the relays is only active when the key is on, so the switch is inactive when the key is not in the car.

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