Switched Fuse as Kill Switch

[Dcotes]

Hi, I have a 2021 power Wagon. I am considering installing a simple switched fuel pump fuse as a kill switch, wired somewhere into the cab. Are there any unintended performance consequences related to that? I realize there are a lot of great options for theft deterrence out there but I'm trying to keep the cost down.
I come from the jeep world where the electronics are much simpler.
Thank You

 

[boogielander]

i think you could use a jumper fuse/ wire in the fuse box, extend it, run to the cab, install a switch to complete/ break circuit and viola, you're in business. Only thing is, you will need to make sure your jumper fuse/ wire in the fuse box is firmly secured and won't fall off.
Alternatively, if you're planning to run lights in the future, utilize a Switch Pro 9100, NOT Auxbeams or any other cheap chinese panels - you want it to be 100% reliable, not "mostly reliable with chances of failure" (being a professional wiring guy and outfitter, I've already lost count of how many Auxbeams I had to fix/ replace since 2021. Some people will tell you "I've ran mine for years and it's fine" but take it from a pro, failure rates on those china units are 100 times higher than Switch Pro 9100). Find the "not live" part of the fuel pump fuse, connect the Switch Pro switched output wire there, and viola. Only thing of concern is you will want to confirm the amperage of the fuel pump fuse, as well as make sure your switch pro output fuse doesn't get loose when driving.

either way, doing it that way has its risks that CAN be mitigated, but the risks are still risks. Honestly if it was me I'd just drop the dime on IGLA and call it a day.

PW forum is the HD Rams forum, this is mostly for us peasants ( ) with 1500s. i'm only saying"peasants" because i want a PW myself LOL

 

[Dcotes]

Thanks for the info you peasant!! Jk, what you say makes sense. I wish i had installed one of the high end systems when i was spending the money, just didn't cross my mind at the time. So dumb. My apologies for posting on the wrong forum, now i know. Thanks again.

 

[boogielander]

Thanks for the info you peasant!! Jk, what you say makes sense. I wish i had installed one of the high end systems when i was spending the money, just didn't cross my mind at the time. So dumb. My apologies for posting on the wrong forum, now i know. Thanks again.

no worries hahahaha
can always add IGLA. it's the only one I've seen high praises from the community.

forgive me if i sound harsh lol what i meant was you'll probably get more help from the HD forums.