Hello community,
Recently there have been more car thefts in my neighborhood. Because of that, I decided to install a kill switch as well. I found this post and thought the instructions and reviews were really good, so I followed them and installed the switch myself. However, it only works about 90%, so I wanted to ask where my mistake might be.
- Instead of using a 16 AWG wire, I used a 20 AWG wire because it has the same thickness as the original green wire with a gray stripe.
- I used the following switch: https://www.amazon.com/Joinfworld-Ma...1zcF9hdGY&th=1
- I’m sure I found the correct wire, because when I activate the switch, the engine shuts off.
- I then cleared the OBD II code and left the switch on — everything works fine. Even after locking and restarting the car, there is no CEL.
- My problem is that I installed the switch in the trunk. Since I always cover the car anyway, I have to access the trunk every time, and it’s not noticeable when I use the switch in the trunk. However, I always get a CEL. My guess is: when I turn the switch off and lock the car, everything is fine. But when I open the car/trunk again, the system turns on and detects that there is no power going to the fuel pump. Then I flip the switch, and the car starts normally.
So my question is: do I just have to live with this issue because the switch is in the trunk, or did I use the wrong wires or switch?
About my car:
2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE
Manual transmission
I hope to get some answers from you, thank you!