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Gen 1 Plug-in Kill Switch

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by prEEus4848, May 26, 2022.

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    Hi all,

    Has anyone successfully put a kill switch on a gen 1 plug-in? I've got a 2012 plug-in that I need to put a kill switch on (moving to a *very* high theft area) and I've read through a lot of threads, but none specifically for a plug-in model.

    This thread suggests using starter kill in conjunction with an alarm, which seems like a good idea, though I couldn't quite follow all the technical details.

    This thread suggests isolating the brake pedal switch with a killswitch, so the car couldn't go into ready until the killswitch is closed.

    Neither of these were for a plug-in model, and I don't know that either of these were actually implemented or successful.

    Anyone have any success stories or suggestions? Thanks!
     
    #1 prEEus4848, May 26, 2022
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    Does it really make much sense for a modern car with an immobiliser? If they really want it they're either going to break into your home and steal the keys, or just put it on a flatbed.
     
    #2 QuantumFireball, Jun 15, 2022
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    you can use the same technique from any gen 3 if you can find one, they are all the same.
     
    #3 bisco, Jun 15, 2022
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