Kill Switch on a 2000 Honda Civic?

[Unknown34223]

I recently bought a 2000 Honda Civic. Around my neighborhood, these cars are the ones that are most stolen. I heard about a Kill switch. I want to know what does it do exactly? And where and how much will it cost to get it install in my car.

 

[Dunkelrabe]

It depends how elaborate you want to go. Simple Kill Switch can run you about $5-$10 dollars. Basically it goes between the ignition and the starter, when switched off no power will go from the ignition to the starter. Place it in a area that is not common to hide one (like fender well) but some place you can reach too. Others have a battery cutoff switch which shuts power completely to your car, but you loose all settings for radio. I have both Battery Cutoff and Kill switch. Diagram below.

{BATTERY}-- (+)--------ignition system lead---------*SWITCH*---------starter