Fuel cut off switch - any good? (V6 auto)

[nubi]

Hello

hope someone can help with this.

Has anyone fitted the fuel cut off switch as per the fact sheet?
and
does anyone know of any problems which might or have occurred with it
plus
if it does go wrong, is it easy to rewire and put back to normal if I am out and about and it won't start the Bongo?

Lots of questions, but wanted advice before I go ahead

Sounds like a fab alternative to immobilisers (and after the trouble I have had with them in my cars this sounds great)

Julia

[g8dhe]

The factsheet has only been available for a month or two so I doubt that anyone has replicated it yet!
The design included being able to bypass the added wiring and switch, by simply reconnecting the original wires using the added connectors, so there is no reason other than poor crimping on those two connectors that should cause that part to fail!
Its a pretty simple circuit - 2 wires and a switch - so there really isn't a lot to go wrong
But I would like to hear of someone replicating it!

[nubi]

Hi Geoff (and Supreme Being)

Thanks for the reply. We are keen on this idea. I only worried because (being a girlie) some cynical mechanic type friends went on and one about it causing
problems, but they always are on a downer about any ideas we have.

So we will try it and watch the crimping.

I have had so many problems with real immobilisers that this sounds like a great idea.

I guess you have applied it to your Bongo - or is it you who designed the idea (same name as on the sheet?)

We won't be putting the switch on the dash though.

All the best and thanks for the support.

All the best
Julia

[g8dhe]

Yup t'was I who put the sheet together after several requests, proved it out on our own V6, but I haven't left it installed as we do have an alarm / immobiliser already fitted. I was surprised how quickly it worked I had expected several seconds running once activated but nope it stopped instantly, and no way was it going to start from cold.

[nubi]

Ah ha! Thought it was you!

We have had so many problems with immobilisers and the cost on our cars, this sounds great.

Any immobilser is a good one and my other half says he's always wanted to buy a crimper and now has an excuse!!!

I used to have yale locks on an old capri many years ago which worked wonders. Maybe someone could develop that idea next!

Thanks for the help and the fact sheet, People like you are invaluable.

All the best
Julia and David (and Nubi the dog)

[g8dhe]

If you going out to buy crimpers then do get a ratchet one, not the very cheap hand ones whilst tempting at only £2-3 they really don't make reliable joints, its worth spending just a bit more to get the ratchet style which are much more reliable.

[nubi]

Hi Geoff,
I think he was planning on the £20 ones!!!

Thanks for the info again
Julia