Hey guys, I know this is a paintball website but I think you guys can figure this out.

Since I know nothing about cars, I don't know what this thing is called, how to install it, etc etc.

Have you guys ever heard of the thing that you press a button (or switch a switch or something), and it shuts off the battery (Or something else needed to start the car) completely, so that when someone tries to start it, it doesn't start? Then when you want to start it, you just hit the button/switch/whatever, then start it normally?

I've heard of it, and I want it as an extra security for when I get my car.

Too many suspicious people where I live. Don't trust them.

SO I was wondering, does anybody know what this is called so I can get it installed?

For some reason someone told me once that it was called a "Taco Switch" but that sounds ridiculous. It's probably something like a "Kill switch" or something.

And the button/switch or whatever has to be hidden on the interior of the car.

Thanks






And I'm trying to find out EVERYTHING i want for my car before I even get it, although I'm not that far from getting it.

Get a good alarm, I know this system you are talking about, but is common to hide it under the seat or behind the steering wheel, a good alarm if you best option, I got a Viper on my car, 1) if I leave the windows down after activate the alarm they will close automatically. 2) When ever I open the car with no keys (by letting the windows down) if I do not put the keys within the first 5 sec the alarm will start, and last but not least, 3) mine doesn't have but there are complex one with GPS and good and decent price, is way better invest on a good alarm than loose your car.

Edit: by the way, some alarms comes with a magnetic switch installed on your steering wheels, if they make to open your car, brake the switch with any tool and run the car, after 20 sec if the magnetic switch has been not activated or better said, dis activated the car will shutdown automatically, all all about your budget but hey! as I said, lot cheap than loose your car.

It's called a kill switch. They are pretty popular out in California. Stinger made some good ones.

No switch in the world is gonna prevent a thief from breaking into your car..if they want in they will get in...it is what it is....1995 and up eclipses come with a factory alarm system anyways..which is basically kills the starter and fuel pump when tampered with (which makes it unstealable )..and of course its a noise maker....which is good enough ...no need for the extra crap ....now if dude drives up with a flat bed trucks and tries to steal...i don't know what to tell you there lol

bottom line....factory system is good enough....if you live in a shady neighborhood expect broken glass and messed up locks......that's why you have car insurance :)

The main thing to do is make the car next to you more inviting. Meaning lock your doors and get an alarm. I had an LED light installed in my Jeep when I lived in California. Tons of car alarms had LED lights to let you know they were armed, many still do. The LED light I had made them think I had an expensive alarm, but it was just a blinking light. Many times, my car was passed over in the smash and grabs in the parking lots. The Marine Corps stickers help to.

Most criminals look for easy targets. The ones that are looking for a specific type of car, they will get your car no matter what.

A factory alarmed should have a blinking security light on the dash

Okay, and storm I know if they want it they will get it, just hoping a well hid kill switch will deter them, or delay them.

And I think I know what I'll do now, thanks for the info everyone