Kill Switch in Boot

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d@d.d - 14 Jul 2003 03:48 GMT

HI

So I finally broke down and bought my first Mini! A red 1973 989!

Anyway, there is a kill switch mounted in the boot that kills all of
the power directly from the battery. The previous owner (a dealer)
suggested switching it ³off² at night or when I am not driving it.

Any ideas why this would be there? I would think that if there was an
electrical problem and the battery was draining they would find the
cause rather than installing a switch.

Am I missing something? THANKS

-David

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xsplam - 14 Jul 2003 06:43 GMT

> Anyway, there is a kill switch mounted in the boot that kills all of
> the power directly from the battery. The previous owner (a dealer)
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> electrical problem and the battery was draining they would find the
> cause rather than installing a switch.

They make it very hard for someone to crashstart your car if they haven't
found it ... at least that's why I have one :)

splam

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tim_lis - 14 Jul 2003 11:54 GMT

i have a kill switch hinden in the car which cuts power to the fuel pumps as
well, saved me a couple of times now....and prior to meeting Lis got used a
lot to simulate running out of fuel on lonley back roads ...if you know what
I mean "nudge nudge wink wink"

> > Anyway, there is a kill switch mounted in the boot that kills all of
> > the power directly from the battery. The previous owner (a dealer)
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>
> splam

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