How to Install a Battery Kill Switch

ChrisFix May 28, 2022
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Learn how to install a battery cut-off switch that kills the engine and all electrical power to-and-from the battery. I also show you how to crimp battery cables using a hand crimper, hammer crimper, and hydraulic crimper, so you will learn each method and how to get perfect crimps. Extendable Ratchet Set: https://amzn.to/3JwrUPZ Jig Saw: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287190171 Drill: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287191581 Impact Wrench: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287190515 Angle Grinder: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287188048 Heat Gun: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287177318 Kill Switch: https://amzn.to/3lXtE9n Small Wire Crimper: https://amzn.to/3NJsMB5 Hammer Crimper: https://amzn.to/3wQssLn Hand Crimper (and cable cutter): https://amzn.to/3lUElK5 Hydraulic Crimper: https://amzn.to/38Ngf13 Terminal End Kit: https://amzn.to/3Gp0iud 2 Gauge (7mm) Wire: https://amzn.to/3GpvCca Hole Mount Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/3PNdq0s Zip Tie Mounts: https://amzn.to/3t0H8oM How to Install a Kill Switch: https://youtu.be/XUhXLsrZiE0 Parasitic Draw Test: https://youtu.be/YC--MLNIbik 0:00 Intro 1:32 Tools and Products 5:40 Wiring Diagram 6:19 How a Kill Switch Works 11:20 How to Crimp Battery Cables 19:50 Easy Way to Add Split Wire Loom Tubing 20:29 Installing the Battery Cables 24:10 Organizing the Wiring 26:12 ECU Cut Off Wiring 31:54 Kill Switch Panel Fabrication 37:47 Panel Installation 39:20 Testing the Kill Switch → As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. → Become a ChrisFix Subscriber: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintballoo7 → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfixit → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisfix8 → Website: http://www.ChrisFixed.com → My Channel Home Page: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisFix **If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.** Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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