There's a lot of people missing the point of this video. It doesn't matter where you put your disconnect switch. He put his where he wanted it. Perhaps it was the easiest way to do it or the most simplest way. It works that's all that matters. You can take the knowledge he is giving you and you can put the switch any place you want. Give the guy some slack he's showing some people out there who don't have the knowledge to understand how to simply fix their battery drain problem, or possibly can't afford a mechanic to do it for them. I'm a mechanic and I have done the same thing on the cranes where I work.
Thanks for this video man. Just went through my 2nd brand new battery for my old band van, and spring and summer is super busy for us. Moneys always tight; this should do the trick.
I watched your video over a year ago, installed the kill switch and I can’t thank you enough brother 🙌 Thanks for the knowledge 💯 I also got my kill switch through my hood on the driver side, SUPER CONVENIENT in my opinion 🤙
I'm buying a 2002 Pathfinder that has the same electrical problem draining the battery. My mechanic told me he can put in a kill-switch so it's good to know that this can save your battery and Theft.
I use to drive truck as part of my job. Dump trucks, semi trucks, etc. This type of switch was mandatory. Every night, flip it off. Back on in the morning. Its also great for theft prevention if you hide it. Thats why I'm here. Someone stole my wife's 96 Bronco, tweaked on it for a couple days, then ran out of gas and abandoned it. They got the doors and tried to prybar off the shell. We got it back, but im not even hooking up the battery until I get one of these on it.
Thanks buddy, my bus to Skoolie conversion needs this. I have two batteries on my bus and one on my SUV. All dead. Your tiddy eous pronunciation of tedious made me smile :)
thought he was polish for a moment there. lol on a serious note there are automatic kill switches that kill after a 3-5minute power down if you want to install one that will run on its own.
This has been a saving grace. I bought a 98 Grand Cherokee with the same issue. Noticed the cab lights were still getting a current even with a dead battery. Removed em; had it cranking for a few days but now it absolutely won't hold a charge. Gonna invest in this and a jump box next 👍
Nice man. Thanks bro. My side by side has a bluetooth hookup somewhere in my stereo and my rock lights. I plug the vehicle in when it's in my garage. But if I go camping ore even just out and turn it off for the night it doesn't start. So that's a great idea. Appreciate the video.
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Thanks for this. My mustang is draining battery all the way down every single night... wish I’d seen this before paying multiple mechanics to tell me they couldn’t figure out my problem ..... Gonna try this asap! Btw I like the through the hood method. For me it would also make the most sense so I appreciate your take on it. ❤️🙏🏻
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 What are your thoughts on the battery disconnect switch top posts ? I’m a single girl that’s not mechanically savvy... I don’t love the idea of popping the hood every morning and night but I’m not sure I can pull off what you did in the video. The little screw things *look* like the installation would be much simpler for someone like me to do on my own. Thanks for any advice! One more question that will prol seem dumb .... if I did put a disconnect on the battery can I still jump it if needed or would I have to uninstall the switch thing? Could I install the thing now while my cars dead and then get a jump or would I need to jump it and get battery charged back up first?
Definitely want the switch on while jumping, don't need it on if only charging the battery. I like the switch on the exterior because I don't want to be opening the hood everytime I get out or leave the vehicle. Ideally inside would be great but like I said in video, some vehicles are really hard to get the wires inside through the fire wall.
@@Emwest84 as for the post disconnects , they're cool ,but you have to pop your hood when ever you want disconnect. No town for doing that all the time, I want ease of access!!!
Thanks for the insight, but bags have already been replaced. Issue is with air manifold and computer system. Too many or should I say expensive issues to worry about on a 23 yr old vehicle.
Correct but the reality it's about 2 ft of distance in length from the battery do it doesn't affect anything. What your referring to is large distances.
Thank you! My old Nissan just started killing itself lately. After removing the key and exiting the vehicle, I continue to see a 'security' light on. That may be the culprit or one of several. Opening and securely closing all the doors and trunk does NOT shut that light off. But it does go off when I am driving. So I have no idea what is going on with that. LOL I think this is exactly the fix that I need. My battery is on the driver's side, so I am going to try to run it inside. Thanks again!!!
I had the same thing happened to me and I finally found out what happened and I accidentally hit the light dimmer switch all the way and it caused the interior lights to stay on I don't know but you might check it and see if it is just like mine did good luck
Good video. I have an old 1990 Ford Ranger. Thirty years old and this is the only issue, I’d say that’s a good deal. Built Ford Tough! Anyway, I was having the same issue. Checked the truck, all lights go off, radio, and everything I could possibly check. Thought it might be an alternator problem, pretty common stuff. Anyway, took a volt-inator I guess it’s called, neat little tool to check the voltage. The truck charges when it’s on, and it will receive a charge when off. But something was draining the battery really slowly. Any ideas? Could it just be a failing alternator? It charges the battery when the truck is running. I’m no professional mechanic though, only seventeen years old and still learning.
Never heard of an alternator draining a battery, even when going bad. So I would remove that as an issue. .maybe something as small as a cigarette lighter draining the battery. This is why I put the kill switch on mine, could not find what was draining battery. Good luck!
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 Thanks, I’m gonna need it. I’m no professional. 😂 But I hope to learn a lot of trades. Mechanical, Electrical, and all things as such. We decided to unplug the alternator completely, charge the battery to see if the battery will drain or keep a charge without it. We’re just going through the process of elimination. Thought about pulling some fuses to see if I could find the problem that way somehow. Have a good day, anyway. Thanks for commenting.
I'm 52 and still learning new things every day I hope you keep up with learning how to work on your own vehicles and keep on with the process of elimination and you will find your problem Good luck
I just followed this video. Drilled a 3" hole in my Ferrari bonnet, then realised it only needed to be 1" so had to but some bits of cardboard around the fill the gap. Hopefully, it does not drain the battery anymore! Thanks.
Hi do you know if putting a kill switch on the negative side would reset the computer each time? I was thinking about putting it on the positive side because I’m having problems with the O2 sensor tripping. After 2 mechanics it’s getting too expensive to keep trying to diagnose. I want to reset the computer occasionally when I want the auto start to work without opening the hood and unhooking the positive cable every time. It won’t work when there’s a dummy light on. I was just wondering if it mattered which side I put a kill switch on. Ideally I wanted to run it through the firewall and put it on the dash somewhere. Still doing my research. Thanks
Yes , unfortunately anytime you completely disconnect power everything is going to reset. Doesn't matter if it's the negative or positive side. Hope this helps, thanks for commenting!
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First of all thanks for the comment,! As for security, memory CU.... well they are basically non existing once you turn off the kill switch. Remember all power to your vehicle has been shut off. No security, once you lock your doors they will stay locked. No remote acccess... you have to manually insert your key into the door and unlock your vehicle... like the old days. Radio stations have to be reprogrammed. Your ECU will basically start back up from where you left off or it will reset and start learning again, like any other ECU once they are powered down. Subscribe, like and share!
Great video!! I'm a single mom of three and have zero car experience and wouldn't even attempt this job even though this is what I need with my old car and electrical problems too costly to fix before I get a new one in a few months. So not meaning to sound ignorant, but can I just disconnect my battery manually every time I am done driving? I know it's more work but i have no other options. I just got a new battery and it still dies after a few days, so once I call roadside assistance and get it jumped again, would just taking off the negative bolt each day do the trick? Any other simple solutions or precautions for disconnecting and reconnecting the battery multiple times a day?? Thanks a lot!!
Carlos Vazquez yes AutoZone tested my alternator when I bought the new battery two weeks ago. When I turn the car off the engine fan continues to run for hours sometimes.
The voltage/wattage on the battery is not enough to hurt you. Yes, you may have seen sparks when you touch the negative and the positive. But it won't kill you. Keep flammable things away, like gas or paper,it will ignite. If you just remove the negative you should be fine. Just make sure when you put it back it is very tight. You do not want the cables to be loose, then your battery will not charge. One last note: your battery charges as you drive your vehicle. It takes a lot of power to start your car, and it takes a lot of driving to recharge that battery. So if you do a lot of stop and go driving and do not allow proper time(10-15min.of hwy driving) for the battery to recharge it will not have enough of a charge to start your vehicle. In cold weather batteries drain even faster when not in use. Hope this helps.
Although you want those fans to run after your vehicle is off, to cool off the engine. But after a few minutes they should cut off. Sound like a fan relay or temperature sensor may be keeping those fans on.
I’d check your alternator bro. Draining of a battery over the course of 1 day of sitting usually means your alternator is starting to give out. I have this issue with my Mazda3. Haven’t gotten around to rebuilding or purchasing a new one yet. I just start my car up when I get home if I don’t use it & run it for about 5 minutes. My alt is only running at just over 50% efficiency. Just a heads up before you start going thru battery after battery.
This is true to a point. If your alternator is going bad you would experience some other signs too, like: when driving at night, lights and instrument panel would be dim. Also if you drive for more than 15-20 min. with lights, radio and any other electronics, your vehicle will just die on you! The alternator is responsible for providing electricity to all electronics once vehicle is running,(not the battery) if it's going bad it will leave you stranded! Especially at night, because that's when you run every light and more likely to leave you stranded. Once a vehicle is running you can remove the battery and it will still run, as long as you do not turn it off;[ that's where the battery comes into play; It's only there to crank the car, that is it!
@Mike Meshel alternator was not the issue when I did this project, it's a constant drain from either the anti theft not going to sleep or the air suspension constantlly leveling the vehicle
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 cool,it can be a pain trying to figure out that kind of drain,I don't like paying a shop to drain my pockets either,thanks for the vid,I enjoyed watching.
Hi, have a question, what you do in snow or rain and you have to drive a car? Water goes while the cap is open and key is in! Actually I fixed this in my Hyundai Sonata 2009 but not on the hood, I drilled next to the Wiper and somehow managed to fix there, what I do while snowy or rainy weather just put a zip lock bag on it and a rubber band around it while driving.
Honestly I don't think it would hurt anything. The key is all plastic with a metal rod to make the connection when turned. Also the little bid of moisture that would fit in there would just evaporate as the hood warms up. Mine has been on , for over a year and has been through it's fair share of snow, rain, mud, sand and salt, with no issues!
Showing how you run the cables from the Neg side of the battery to the switch , that's it , that would have done it ,, it worked great, you have two cables running from the battery to the switch please show the hook up on that,, thank - you.
It is really one cable. It ties in at the old battery terminal (not attached to the battery runs to the kill switch and returns back to the new battery terminal now connected to the battery. I will make an electrical schematic and try to attach it somehow.
So, disconnect the battery terminal and connect the ground coming from the switch to it, tape it together and take another short cable and put in a new terminal ?
Something like that...it's like you cut the cable in half and install the switch in-between those ends that you cut...simple ! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
I need to do this to a zero turn that costs a lot to find the drain, so we are doing this instead of replacing the battery every time we use it. We have a different one but it’s always nice to have a backup in case someone needs to borrow it or our main one is waiting on parts
This has saved my battery for years now. Still have the same battery as when I installed the kill switch. Thanks for the comment, don't forget to like, share and subscribe.
Yes it will work. Doesn't matter which one you put it on, it's just that on the positive, you are going to get a little spark every time you connect. Thanks for the comment, don't forget to like, share and subscribe.
The only thing am wondering if a vehicle with all this ECU system, if we disconnect for a few days than reconnect will we have to reset or reprogram some electronic system?
I wouldn't think so. For ex.,if battery dies nothing has to be reset... My problem was a shortage,somewhere, making one of the systems work 24/7 and thus draining the battery down.
My 2013 peter built lights cut out I shook the harness next to it lights came on next stop same thing checked batteries alternator fuses all good think it's my kill switch
So one wire on the kill switch goes to the negative terminal on the battery and the other wire on the kill switch goes to the existing negative battery wire?
I tried it on my Japanese made daihatsu sirion and the switch burned out after a day. I used 8 gauge wires after a while the car won't start and then it started smoking. Now the switch is no good. So am left wondering what the hell did I do wrong? I installed the switch on the dashboard and fished the wires through the firewall. Please advise!
Wow, really? Through your hood? I believe the switch would do better on positive/red wire side. I ran mine through firewall and mounted in dash under steering wheel.
If it's getting hot , you are arching somewhere ,meaning you have a loose connection somewhere or you have a faulty switch. It Should not get hot at all.
I have the same kill switch set up , will it remove a check engine light ?? Wondering because I bought a car with the kill switch like that and I want to remove it but idk if it will cause the check engine to go on
No it will not fix a check engine light. What ever is making light come on ,will eventually make it come back on. You probably haven't seen it , since every time you pull the key to the kill switch; you are resetting the computer, Causing the ecm to restart the troubleshooting process that will eventually find what the issue is, causing the light to come on. If you run the vehicle long enough without pulling the kill switch, the light will come on, if there are issues. Depending on drive habits it could take anywhere from a couple hrs driving to a few days....
Most check engine light issue are caused because of emissions faults or other safety faults. The kill switch will not prevent nor cuase a check engine light to come on.
So is both wires from the kill switch running into the negative of the car battery? or is one running to the negative and one is running to the ground wire of the car?
Think of it like this, it's one wire with a brake in the middle to interrupt the feed. One wire, cut in half, with the kill switch connecting them back together.
IF you have an overnight battery drain you need to figure out WHERE that's coming from. Disconnect is only covering up an underlying issue its not resolving it.
I was looking for someone to ask if it’s safe to leave my kill switch overnight cause I thought it used battery life but it’s actually a good idea right?
Leaving the kill switch on is like leaving a flash light on.... eventually your batteries will die. The whole point of the kill switch is to KILL the power to your battery, so it does not drain....unless you put a kill switch, for other reasons.....
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 I have it for theft prevention so my car doesn’t get stolen when I’m out so I should probably turn it off when I’m home huh
@@jorges3824 Good idea. the other way is make kill switch tru fuel pump relay. Put them together so if you leaved your car in a long time nothing to worry stole it. Thief's cant start the car and no worries about battery drain. two kill switch yeah
Pretty much what you said. Remove terminal from battery, add cable from that removed terminal and run to the 1st terminal of the kill switch. From the 2nd terminal of the kill switch, run cable back to the battery and put on battery where you removed the 1st cable. Now you have a switch to turn on and off.
@@antrinh5525 Actually if you listen to the video, u will hear that I put silicone seal , to keep water out. And if you know anything about electrical systems: there is such a thing as fail safe, they are called fuses!
My absolute last plan would be to drill the hood. I mean why? That chinese rubber cover will dry rot and fall off or get packed under snow. Gravity takes that moisture...down. thing will corrode in no time.
Yes, I don't have a problem with the battery draining anymore. I can leave the vehicle off for weeks and jump right back in it and it will crank back up.
I used either 6GW or 8GW stranded. Because that's what size comes off the original ground terminal in this vehicle. But it all depends on how complicated your electrical system is; I would go with the same or bigger from what the original wire is presently.
Shit I got a 2003 Ford explorer and the Anti-Theft stuff is messed up in mind I know it wouldn't be the airbags because I wrecked it and not one airbag came on so scratch that
Well here I go, I slammed my kill switch in the driver door, I think I Broke it I need to replace the kill switch + put those 2 wire ends for the nuts and bolts the switch. (WISH ME LUCK)
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 ok cause i have a problem with my jeep where if i want my anti theft to go away and my dash and ac work i need to unhook the battery to reset everything and im thinking of puttin a kill switch now my question is
I used a thick wire because my battery is very large. But for a jeep you should not need such thick wire and may be able to pass it through the firewall easier. Just make sure it's not too thin and then you have a chance of it getting hot and maybe even melting or shorting out on you.
It's a parasitic draw. Use a multi meter to bridge the battery to the terminal pull one fuse Ata time until you see the voltage being drawn drop to 50 milliamps
You obviously didn't watch the video, this was done on the negative terminal. Educate yourself before making ignorant comments! But any comment is better than no comment! thanks
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There's a lot of people missing the point of this video.
It doesn't matter where you put your disconnect switch.
He put his where he wanted it.
Perhaps it was the easiest way to do it or the most simplest way.
It works that's all that matters.
You can take the knowledge he is giving you and you can put the switch any place you want.
Give the guy some slack he's showing some people out there who don't have the knowledge to understand how to simply fix their battery drain problem, or possibly can't afford a mechanic to do it for them.
I'm a mechanic and I have done the same thing on the cranes where I work.
Thanks , finally someone on the same page!!
Amen brother
What size wire ? I need a kill switch inside.
05 yukon big V8. It has elect issues. Sick of opeing hood to unhook battery.
Your demonstration was the best I've seen. I'm a woman and I'm doing it myself thanks to you
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We never heard back from her. Hope she didn't blow up.
Thank you... this has been kicking my but. A buddy with a semi told me to do a kill switch and your video was 110% a life saver. Thank you
Glad I could help!!!
Thank you, sir. This was extremely helpful, espusince I have already spending thousands on a mechanic, and the draining issue still hasn't stopped.
Thanks for this video man. Just went through my 2nd brand new battery for my old band van, and spring and summer is super busy for us. Moneys always tight; this should do the trick.
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I watched your video over a year ago, installed the kill switch and I can’t thank you enough brother 🙌 Thanks for the knowledge 💯 I also got my kill switch through my hood on the driver side, SUPER CONVENIENT in my opinion 🤙
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I'm buying a 2002 Pathfinder that has the same electrical problem draining the battery. My mechanic told me he can put in a kill-switch so it's good to know that this can save your battery and Theft.
I use to drive truck as part of my job. Dump trucks, semi trucks, etc. This type of switch was mandatory. Every night, flip it off. Back on in the morning. Its also great for theft prevention if you hide it. Thats why I'm here. Someone stole my wife's 96 Bronco, tweaked on it for a couple days, then ran out of gas and abandoned it. They got the doors and tried to prybar off the shell. We got it back, but im not even hooking up the battery until I get one of these on it.
I just did this to my Ford Focus. I went through the rubber grommet behind the glovebox and installed the switch in the glovebox.
Awesome video easy simple and plain thank you for the good advice my brother
Not a problem, glad I could help!
Nice and simple, well explained: I'm going in. Thanks for a great vidieo.
I'm just trying to help out anyone that needs it. Check out my other videos.Thanks for the comment!
Thanks buddy, my bus to Skoolie conversion needs this. I have two batteries on my bus and one on my SUV. All dead. Your tiddy eous pronunciation of tedious made me smile :)
Glad I was of some help ,even with tiddy eous self...lol
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Right through the frigging hood, LOL.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
thought he was polish for a moment there. lol on a serious note there are automatic kill switches that kill after a 3-5minute power down if you want to install one that will run on its own.
Something machiavellic would do🤣🤣
😂 😂 WTF?!?!!! WOW
I put mine S on the inside of my truck
This has been a saving grace. I bought a 98 Grand Cherokee with the same issue. Noticed the cab lights were still getting a current even with a dead battery. Removed em; had it cranking for a few days but now it absolutely won't hold a charge. Gonna invest in this and a jump box next 👍
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Nice job..i will do a project like this on my car,thanks!/ from 🇵🇭
Nice man. Thanks bro. My side by side has a bluetooth hookup somewhere in my stereo and my rock lights. I plug the vehicle in when it's in my garage. But if I go camping ore even just out and turn it off for the night it doesn't start. So that's a great idea. Appreciate the video.
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bro, you are spot on, I've been trying to figure this out for the longest, thanks for the info.
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Thank you.
New cars have everything running all the time; alarms, computers, air vents.
Looks great.
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So many better places to put it IMO but that works... Through the firewall and I under the dash would be my preference.
Explained fully. Think this might be only solution for my battery drain, Have to put it near rear door though for my car. Thanks.
Glad I was able to help! Finding the best placement is the hardest part, but put it wherever it works best for you!
Looks great man, clean job.. better than I would do 😅
Thanks !
Thanks for this. My mustang is draining battery all the way down every single night... wish I’d seen this before paying multiple mechanics to tell me they couldn’t figure out my problem ..... Gonna try this asap! Btw I like the through the hood method. For me it would also make the most sense so I appreciate your take on it. ❤️🙏🏻
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@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 What are your thoughts on the battery disconnect switch top posts ? I’m a single girl that’s not mechanically savvy... I don’t love the idea of popping the hood every morning and night but I’m not sure I can pull off what you did in the video. The little screw things *look* like the installation would be much simpler for someone like me to do on my own.
Thanks for any advice!
One more question that will prol seem dumb .... if I did put a disconnect on the battery can I still jump it if needed or would I have to uninstall the switch thing? Could I install the thing now while my cars dead and then get a jump or would I need to jump it and get battery charged back up first?
Definitely want the switch on while jumping, don't need it on if only charging the battery.
I like the switch on the exterior because I don't want to be opening the hood everytime I get out or leave the vehicle. Ideally inside would be great but like I said in video, some vehicles are really hard to get the wires inside through the fire wall.
@@Emwest84 as for the post disconnects , they're cool ,but you have to pop your hood when ever you want disconnect. No town for doing that all the time, I want ease of access!!!
Thanks for doing this video. A buddy has a problem with his mower battery. I'm wondering if a 12 volt toggle switch would do the same thing.
Yes it would!
Holy F*#& a kill switch on the hood 😂..nice clean job though.
This is the best video I ever saw.
Thank you for actually explaining the wiring . I put mine inside though went through firewall
Glad I was able to help!
That makes WAY more sense
Compressor runs because the airbags in the suspension are dry rot, my sister had the same issue in her navigator and replaced them with shocks.
Thanks for the insight, but bags have already been replaced. Issue is with air manifold and computer system. Too many or should I say expensive issues to worry about on a 23 yr old vehicle.
I like it..smart compromise btw having it under the hood and paying $200 for installation inside the glove compartment
I try my best. It's always best to have options, that's why I make these videos! Thanks for the comment.
I can see well that you really LOVE your car
kill switch..must ne near to the battry .
As possible .
More lenth of wire face more resistance .
And lower the battey life ...
Correct but the reality it's about 2 ft of distance in length from the battery do it doesn't affect anything. What your referring to is large distances.
@@joshuaconstantin1878 two feet each way. That's four feet of wire
Thank you! My old Nissan just started killing itself lately. After removing the key and exiting the vehicle, I continue to see a 'security' light on. That may be the culprit or one of several. Opening and securely closing all the doors and trunk does NOT shut that light off. But it does go off when I am driving. So I have no idea what is going on with that. LOL I think this is exactly the fix that I need. My battery is on the driver's side, so I am going to try to run it inside. Thanks again!!!
I'm glad I was able to help! Good luck with your project.
I had the same thing happened to me and I finally found out what happened and I accidentally hit the light dimmer switch all the way and it caused the interior lights to stay on
I don't know but you might check it and see if it is just like mine did good luck
Super helpful brotha
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I'm in shock so much so that I had to comment twice! Through your hood? Really?!!! Omg Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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good vid i had a rover had big time short wish i could have seen this vid before junking it A +
Thanks for the comment! Wish u still had it thou....
Would a batterminal terminal cut off (neg post) work any less efficiently?
Good video. I have an old 1990 Ford Ranger. Thirty years old and this is the only issue, I’d say that’s a good deal. Built Ford Tough! Anyway, I was having the same issue. Checked the truck, all lights go off, radio, and everything I could possibly check. Thought it might be an alternator problem, pretty common stuff. Anyway, took a volt-inator I guess it’s called, neat little tool to check the voltage. The truck charges when it’s on, and it will receive a charge when off. But something was draining the battery really slowly. Any ideas? Could it just be a failing alternator? It charges the battery when the truck is running. I’m no professional mechanic though, only seventeen years old and still learning.
The tool is a voltmeter, we call it a voltinator here. 😂 No clue why.
Never heard of an alternator draining a battery, even when going bad. So I would remove that as an issue. .maybe something as small as a cigarette lighter draining the battery. This is why I put the kill switch on mine, could not find what was draining battery. Good luck!
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 Thanks, I’m gonna need it. I’m no professional. 😂 But I hope to learn a lot of trades. Mechanical, Electrical, and all things as such. We decided to unplug the alternator completely, charge the battery to see if the battery will drain or keep a charge without it. We’re just going through the process of elimination. Thought about pulling some fuses to see if I could find the problem that way somehow. Have a good day, anyway. Thanks for commenting.
I'm 52 and still learning new things every day I hope you keep up with learning how to work on your own vehicles and keep on with the process of elimination and you will find your problem
Good luck
I just followed this video. Drilled a 3" hole in my Ferrari bonnet, then realised it only needed to be 1" so had to but some bits of cardboard around the fill the gap. Hopefully, it does not drain the battery anymore! Thanks.
Buddy, thought a Ferrari have its original kill switch. I do have a 348 Right Hand Drive. Its located at the front left under the hood.
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Hi do you know if putting a kill switch on the negative side would reset the computer each time? I was thinking about putting it on the positive side because I’m having problems with the O2 sensor tripping. After 2 mechanics it’s getting too expensive to keep trying to diagnose. I want to reset the computer occasionally when I want the auto start to work without opening the hood and unhooking the positive cable every time. It won’t work when there’s a dummy light on. I was just wondering if it mattered which side I put a kill switch on. Ideally I wanted to run it through the firewall and put it on the dash somewhere. Still doing my research.
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Yes , unfortunately anytime you completely disconnect power everything is going to reset. Doesn't matter if it's the negative or positive side. Hope this helps, thanks for commenting!
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Definitely put it on the negative side.
Cool build
Thanks for the idea, but whats about the car CU ,security and recorder memory ?
First of all thanks for the comment,! As for security, memory CU.... well they are basically non existing once you turn off the kill switch. Remember all power to your vehicle has been shut off. No security, once you lock your doors they will stay locked. No remote acccess... you have to manually insert your key into the door and unlock your vehicle... like the old days. Radio stations have to be reprogrammed. Your ECU will basically start back up from where you left off or it will reset and start learning again, like any other ECU once they are powered down. Subscribe, like and share!
Great job..
Great video!! I'm a single mom of three and have zero car experience and wouldn't even attempt this job even though this is what I need with my old car and electrical problems too costly to fix before I get a new one in a few months. So not meaning to sound ignorant, but can I just disconnect my battery manually every time I am done driving? I know it's more work but i have no other options. I just got a new battery and it still dies after a few days, so once I call roadside assistance and get it jumped again, would just taking off the negative bolt each day do the trick? Any other simple solutions or precautions for disconnecting and reconnecting the battery multiple times a day?? Thanks a lot!!
If your alternator is keeping your battery charged and the issue is drainage after the car is off, then yes.
Carlos Vazquez yes AutoZone tested my alternator when I bought the new battery two weeks ago. When I turn the car off the engine fan continues to run for hours sometimes.
The voltage/wattage on the battery is not enough to hurt you. Yes, you may have seen sparks when you touch the negative and the positive. But it won't kill you. Keep flammable things away, like gas or paper,it will ignite. If you just remove the negative you should be fine. Just make sure when you put it back it is very tight. You do not want the cables to be loose, then your battery will not charge.
One last note: your battery charges as you drive your vehicle. It takes a lot of power to start your car, and it takes a lot of driving to recharge that battery. So if you do a lot of stop and go driving and do not allow proper time(10-15min.of hwy driving) for the battery to recharge it will not have enough of a charge to start your vehicle. In cold weather batteries drain even faster when not in use. Hope this helps.
Carlos Vazquez thank you!!!
Although you want those fans to run after your vehicle is off, to cool off the engine. But after a few minutes they should cut off. Sound like a fan relay or temperature sensor may be keeping those fans on.
I’d check your alternator bro. Draining of a battery over the course of 1 day of sitting usually means your alternator is starting to give out. I have this issue with my Mazda3. Haven’t gotten around to rebuilding or purchasing a new one yet. I just start my car up when I get home if I don’t use it & run it for about 5 minutes. My alt is only running at just over 50% efficiency. Just a heads up before you start going thru battery after battery.
This is true to a point. If your alternator is going bad you would experience some other signs too, like: when driving at night, lights and instrument panel would be dim. Also if you drive for more than 15-20 min. with lights, radio and any other electronics, your vehicle will just die on you! The alternator is responsible for providing electricity to all electronics once vehicle is running,(not the battery) if it's going bad it will leave you stranded! Especially at night, because that's when you run every light and more likely to leave you stranded. Once a vehicle is running you can remove the battery and it will still run, as long as you do not turn it off;[ that's where the battery comes into play; It's only there to crank the car, that is it!
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 not allways,sometimes alternator charges fine but will drain back with bad diode when not runing
@Mike Meshel alternator was not the issue when I did this project, it's a constant drain from either the anti theft not going to sleep or the air suspension constantlly leveling the vehicle
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 cool,it can be a pain trying to figure out that kind of drain,I don't like paying a shop to drain my pockets either,thanks for the vid,I enjoyed watching.
Hi, have a question, what you do in snow or rain and you have to drive a car? Water goes while the cap is open and key is in!
Actually I fixed this in my Hyundai Sonata 2009 but not on the hood, I drilled next to the Wiper and somehow managed to fix there, what I do while snowy or rainy weather just put a zip lock bag on it and a rubber band around it while driving.
Honestly I don't think it would hurt anything. The key is all plastic with a metal rod to make the connection when turned. Also the little bid of moisture that would fit in there would just evaporate as the hood warms up. Mine has been on , for over a year and has been through it's fair share of snow, rain, mud, sand and salt, with no issues!
Showing how you run the cables from the Neg side of the battery to the switch , that's it , that would have done it ,, it worked great, you have two cables running from the battery to the switch please show the hook up on that,, thank - you.
It is really one cable. It ties in at the old battery terminal (not attached to the battery runs to the kill switch and returns back to the new battery terminal now connected to the battery. I will make an electrical schematic and try to attach it somehow.
So, disconnect the battery terminal and connect the ground coming from the switch to it, tape it together and take another short cable and put in a new terminal ?
Something like that...it's like you cut the cable in half and install the switch in-between those ends that you cut...simple !
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I need to do this to a zero turn that costs a lot to find the drain, so we are doing this instead of replacing the battery every time we use it. We have a different one but it’s always nice to have a backup in case someone needs to borrow it or our main one is waiting on parts
This has saved my battery for years now. Still have the same battery as when I installed the kill switch. Thanks for the comment, don't forget to like, share and subscribe.
I have an amp I’m worried about draining my battery, will this work on the amp’s main power cable or not sense it’s a positive line not a negative?
Yes it will work. Doesn't matter which one you put it on, it's just that on the positive, you are going to get a little spark every time you connect.
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Is the wire from the switch put in with the original wire in the negative terminal?
Yes
I used to have a 99 range rover. I had to do the same thing...
Then I bought a landcruiser!
Why downgrade??
Where did you get that specific kill switch
Autozone, Sears, even Harbor Frright , different brands, same switch and key.
My WJ suck power like an alcoholic at happy hour, so I did the same Mod, works great.
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Very helpfully, but i think ,,, for more easy operation maybe can install on dasboard ..🤔
Thanks for your comment 👍 very appreciated. Good luck with your project.
Which kill switch to you recommend? I don't want a cheap piece of crap I want a good one.
What size socket or wrench fits those nuts that hold the wires on?
They come in various sizes, but something like a 1/2 " socket or sizes 10-12mill.
Does t make sense to me that the neg. Goes from battery to switch to old neg. Terminal that’s dead ended…..am I wrong
My celica is 23 years old. No electical issues
The only thing am wondering if a vehicle with all this ECU system, if we disconnect for a few days than reconnect will we have to reset or reprogram some electronic system?
I wouldn't think so. For ex.,if battery dies nothing has to be reset... My problem was a shortage,somewhere, making one of the systems work 24/7 and thus draining the battery down.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 am having a BMW X5 E53, something sure run 24/7. Left it for 3 days and the battery dies out.
@@msi4226 check to see if your security system is going to sleep or if it's constantly on...
My 2013 peter built lights cut out I shook the harness next to it lights came on next stop same thing checked batteries alternator fuses all good think it's my kill switch
Best to have the right gage also
What size wire? I need a kill switch inside.
good deal kuz. and i thought my dodge ram 1500 gen 2 was the only one that has a battery drain.
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So one wire on the kill switch goes to the negative terminal on the battery and the other wire on the kill switch goes to the existing negative battery wire?
Correct, it really is that simple.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 Thank you for the reply man, I appreciate it!!
I tried it on my Japanese made daihatsu sirion and the switch burned out after a day. I used 8 gauge wires after a while the car won't start and then it started smoking. Now the switch is no good. So am left wondering what the hell did I do wrong? I installed the switch on the dashboard and fished the wires through the firewall. Please advise!
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Wow, really? Through your hood?
I believe the switch would do better on positive/red wire side. I ran mine through firewall and mounted in dash under steering wheel.
That's great for you, I bet you have a Toyota!
It should be earthed out, ie disrupt the power flow on the negative side.
I hooked mine up just the way you did but the switch gets real hot any idea if that's normal or if not why it would happen?
If it's getting hot , you are arching somewhere ,meaning you have a loose connection somewhere or you have a faulty switch. It Should not get hot at all.
I have the same kill switch set up , will it remove a check engine light ?? Wondering because I bought a car with the kill switch like that and I want to remove it but idk if it will cause the check engine to go on
No it will not fix a check engine light. What ever is making light come on ,will eventually make it come back on. You probably haven't seen it , since every time you pull the key to the kill switch; you are resetting the computer, Causing the ecm to restart the troubleshooting process that will eventually find what the issue is, causing the light to come on. If you run the vehicle long enough without pulling the kill switch, the light will come on, if there are issues. Depending on drive habits it could take anywhere from a couple hrs driving to a few days....
Most check engine light issue are caused because of emissions faults or other safety faults. The kill switch will not prevent nor cuase a check engine light to come on.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 thank you so much 🙏🙏🔥 Helped a lot 💪🏽💪🏽
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So is both wires from the kill switch running into the negative of the car battery? or is one running to the negative and one is running to the ground wire of the car?
Think of it like this, it's one wire with a brake in the middle to interrupt the feed. One wire, cut in half, with the kill switch connecting them back together.
Can you make it more clear? I don’t understand the 2 terminals
IF you have an overnight battery drain you need to figure out WHERE that's coming from. Disconnect is only covering up an underlying issue its not resolving it.
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I was looking for someone to ask if it’s safe to leave my kill switch overnight cause I thought it used battery life but it’s actually a good idea right?
Leaving the kill switch on is like leaving a flash light on.... eventually your batteries will die. The whole point of the kill switch is to KILL the power to your battery, so it does not drain....unless you put a kill switch, for other reasons.....
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 I have it for theft prevention so my car doesn’t get stolen when I’m out so I should probably turn it off when I’m home huh
@@jorges3824 Good idea. the other way is make kill switch tru fuel pump relay. Put them together so if you leaved your car in a long time nothing to worry stole it. Thief's cant start the car and no worries about battery drain. two kill switch yeah
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So basically just put new terminal splice.then run another wire to the original terminal?or how does that work bro
Pretty much what you said.
Remove terminal from battery, add cable from that removed terminal and run to the 1st terminal of the kill switch. From the 2nd terminal of the kill switch, run cable back to the battery and put on battery where you removed the 1st cable. Now you have a switch to turn on and off.
Ok gotcha thanks
Can't believe you drilled the hood! 😮😮😮👎
Hey man, I love this beast, what ever it takes to keep it out of the junk yard...lol
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 on rainning day, ur electrical system will b fried!
@@antrinh5525 Actually if you listen to the video, u will hear that I put silicone seal , to keep water out. And if you know anything about electrical systems: there is such a thing as fail safe, they are called fuses!
My absolute last plan would be to drill the hood. I mean why? That chinese rubber cover will dry rot and fall off or get packed under snow. Gravity takes that moisture...down. thing will corrode in no time.
What gauge wire did you use to wire swich?
I think it was 10 or 12 gauge, reason being this vehicle battery is huge compared to most other SUVs. Best would be about 14g it more workable.
Im having the same problem on my 76 k10 thanks.
Did this actually stop the problem? I have the same problem and was considering this solution
Yes, I don't have a problem with the battery draining anymore. I can leave the vehicle off for weeks and jump right back in it and it will crank back up.
Is it not worth looking for the parasitic draw?
Not on on an older vehicle like this one. It would cost more than the vehicle is worth...
What gage wires did you use
I used either 6GW or 8GW stranded. Because that's what size comes off the original ground terminal in this vehicle. But it all depends on how complicated your electrical system is; I would go with the same or bigger from what the original wire is presently.
Carlos Vazquez thanks a lot I appreciate your reply!
Ez access just in case of an electrical fire to kill the battery
Any battery draining issues after kill switch install??
None at all.
My 1988 Chevy Van Can Sit 6 Months and Start Right Up
Shit I got a 2003 Ford explorer and the Anti-Theft stuff is messed up in mind I know it wouldn't be the airbags because I wrecked it and not one airbag came on so scratch that
The air bags I mentioned were for the air suspension. But thanks for the comment and good luck with yours!
put the kill switch in the front window👌👍
How to install kill switch on lawn mower battery
My 01 benz dies over night & im tired of taking the neg terminal loose....
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Well here I go, I slammed my kill switch in the driver door, I think I Broke it I need to replace the kill switch + put those 2 wire ends for the nuts and bolts the switch. (WISH ME LUCK)
Good luck!!!!
Is there a reason why you didnt run the wire inside?
Yes, check rest of comments... fire wall too thick and congested. Wires too thick to try and bring into cabin.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 ok cause i have a problem with my jeep where if i want my anti theft to go away and my dash and ac work i need to unhook the battery to reset everything and im thinking of puttin a kill switch now my question is
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 if i was to use a higher gauge wire say maybe a 10 or 12 will it be bendable enough to go inside?
I used a thick wire because my battery is very large. But for a jeep you should not need such thick wire and may be able to pass it through the firewall easier.
Just make sure it's not too thin and then you have a chance of it getting hot and maybe even melting or shorting out on you.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 ok thanks for the advice
It's a parasitic draw. Use a multi meter to bridge the battery to the terminal pull one fuse Ata time until you see the voltage being drawn drop to 50 milliamps
Go video for cars
How does the battery stay charged I'm confused on how this works
Cause guy did more talking than explaining. Sheeshh
Can a kill. Switch delay the starter
No
Ok thanks
Wow. You would do this to a tractor not a car. Plenty other places to put it
This is not a car! This is a BEAST 👹
You sound just like Theo Vaughn
VON and no he doesn't.
What about the car alarm 😂😂
If you are worried about someone breaking in or stealing your vehicle..I suggest you fixthe actual electrical problems...
This is a car fire waiting to happen! Never do it on the positive, and never use long wire!!
You obviously didn't watch the video, this was done on the negative terminal. Educate yourself before making ignorant comments!
But any comment is better than no comment! thanks
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The most obvious question is why not inside the truck?
Plain and simply because, It was too much of a hassle to get those thick wires through the firewall. Believe, I tried.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 Aha! Bloody good video mate. Thanks for posting.
How much
You can do all this for less than $75.
@@carlosthemasteroftrades5070 thank u did it on my h3 2006 hummer I have to pop my hood but it’s better than a dead battery
Ummm....dude all you had to do was put a battery disconnect switch on the battery. Cost $6 from the auto part store.
I wanted something to where I didn't have to pop the hood up, plus give it a little extra....
bad diode in alternator
Very well could be....
Thanks for the knowledge.