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Car Forum / Peugeot Cars / September 2007

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Battery Cut Off Switch (FIA) - 205 GTI

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Myles Sutherland - 22 Sep 2007 10:33 GMT
Hi All,

Has anyone out there fitted the FIA-type cut-off switch ( the one with two
big poles and four spade connectors ) to a 205 GTI ?

I've got a wiring diagram from the internet but it would be really helpful
to know details specific to the 205 GTI i.e. colour codes for the existing
wires, where the connections to the existing circuits were made etc.

Can anyone assist me here, please ?

Cheers.

Squibby
Chrs - 22 Sep 2007 12:56 GMT
Why fit one in the first place??
Zoab - 22 Sep 2007 13:09 GMT
> Hi All,
>
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> Squibby

I would think that fitting a cut off switch would cause dire consequences to
the system. I certainly would not recommend it.

Bryan
Myles Sutherland - 22 Sep 2007 13:19 GMT
> I would think that fitting a cut off switch would cause dire consequences
> to
> the system. I certainly would not recommend it.
>
> Bryan
Fitment is mandatory in certain disciplines of motorsport and I can't be the
first to be in this situation, surely. It is a safety issue, and the
FIA-approved type of switch is designed to stop run-on due to the alternator
still having output until it stops turning. A ballast resistor is used to
stop the ECU getting fried. It's also a very effective anti-theft device.
I just thought it might save me some time/head scratching over fitting it if
I could benefit from another's first-hand experience.

Squibby

Squibby
Chrs - 22 Sep 2007 13:28 GMT
So the key is not good engough. for anti theft device fit a good alarm.
which the car should have got on it.there are many things out there u
can fit on to a car if some one whats to nick it they will.
Zoab - 22 Sep 2007 14:27 GMT
> So the key is not good engough. for anti theft device fit a good alarm.
> which the car should have got on it.there are many things out there u
> can fit on to a car if some one whats to nick it they will.

This not quite what he is talking about Chris.

Bryan
Phil Cook - 22 Sep 2007 14:32 GMT
>So the key is not good engough. for anti theft device fit a good alarm.
>which the car should have got on it.there are many things out there u
>can fit on to a car if some one whats to nick it they will.

Fit a good alarm to wail away to no effect. Locks are easily bypassed.

Having an extra switch in the ignition chain will however confuse and
delay.
Zoab - 22 Sep 2007 14:26 GMT
>> I would think that fitting a cut off switch would cause dire consequences
>> to
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> Squibby

I take your point Squibby, but what I am saying is even to change a battery
you need to the system powered, I have a low power12 volt input via the
cigar lighter if I need to disconnect the battery for any reason.

Bryan
 
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