OEM Kill Switch FINISHED!

[REBinc]

This was my latest project, and because of the shipping time involved with shipping from Australia this took a couple months.

Quick history lesson on the Pontiac GTO, it wasn't made in the US, or by Pontiac for that matter. The GTO is a Holden Monaro with a new nose, everything else is identical. The Monaro is the coupe version of the Holden Commodore sedan, which is basically the Chevy Impala of Australia. So, they're every where, they have an identical interior as me, and they have a 4 windows! I got my hands on a 4 window switch block which fits perfectly in my GTO.

The first thing I did was isolate the lower 3 switches by taking a dremel and physically cutting the copper on the board. I then rewired it to my liking, allowing me to input the + side of my switches, and then when closed it completes the circuit to ground. RR up is "Mode" for the SR7, LR up is "Mute" for the SR7, so holding both up allows me to enter programming mode. LR down is also "Mute" for the SR7. but this is the remote mute, so I can control the volume with it. The child lock switch controls power to the SR7 and the LIs.

The block still looks stock from every perspective. There are no hoaky wires coming out of it, I was able to use the stock harness already in the car. I got an extra harness from a wrecked GTO, pulled the pins from the harness, and put them into the open spaces in our connector meant for the commodore functions. I have 5 extra functions, and all it required was 5 more wires.

The last modification I did was change the LEDs on the lower windows and child lock switch. I replaced the single OEM green with 2 12v 3mm Red LEDs, which seem to match the green output perfectly. I changed the LED circuit a little too, the red LEDs only come on when the system is on, otherwise just the two green LEDs are lit.

Modified Vs Stock -------- GTO vs Commodore


The switch modified (looks completely stock)


Installed pics:

[erickonphoenix]

You have to be one of the most ingenius 20 year old installers ever. Awesome job! And the pics are gorgeous.

[hockey005]

sweet install reb! that looks way to complicated for moi

[suicidal4life]

Nice

[REBinc]

Thanks guys, I am always looking for stuff to do.

This is all part of my frantic rush to get everything finished for my Thanksgiving drive to Cleveland. I'm hoping for 4:30 hours from Chicago to Cleveland, and 5 hours Cleveland to Champaign.

Coming soon:
Uniden Pro510xl installed UNDER the radio, where my old kill switch panel used to be.
Lil'Wil magmount, when in use, on top of trunk, when not, hidden on a rack inside trunk.
Easily removable front plate, that's reusable and comes off and on i less than 1 min.
100% Level and straight LI heads, level ZR3 slightly outward
Possibly moving SR7 head, depending on what MemTek finds out for me.


It's going to be a very busy first couple days of fall break.

Oh, and erick, any interest in the old kill switch? I have my old stuff for sale over on LS2gto [ame]http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277185[/ame]

[Zapple]

You make me jealous. So sexy man.

[Cyberdemon]

Very nice! I did the same thing with powering the V1 + M25's with the child window lockout. Totally OEM looking and super easy to press.

Now I just need to get some custom rub down graphics to change the icon on the button and it'd be super slick.

[Stealth Stalker]

F*@#ing Genius!

Your rock, dude!

[mikered30]

wow, very impressed

[fire65]

That is one killer install. I admire your skills and the thought you put into it.