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Old Jul 21, 2023 | 09:31 PM
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I plan on installing a killswitch in my 2022 ES350. Does anyone have any experience doing this?

Whats the best approach to fishing wires through the firewall if I wanted to switch the fuel pump fuse or relay?
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Old Jul 24, 2023 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by justim
I plan on installing a killswitch in my 2022 ES350. Does anyone have any experience doing this?

Whats the best approach to fishing wires through the firewall if I wanted to switch the fuel pump fuse or relay?
you can use a wire hangar straightened out and a piece of electrical tape.

maybe install the switch in-line with the fuel pump fuse/relay? but make sure those connections are super duper high quality.

just a hunch on where i'd start. there possibly might be better ways in 2023!
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Old Jul 24, 2023 | 08:26 AM
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Explain, please. What and why?
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Old Jul 24, 2023 | 08:52 AM
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its an old trick used for about 40-50 years so people dont steal a car. just wanted to respond to OP since no one replied to him for a few days. so i put it to the top
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Are you worried someone will hot-wire your car? Or get access to your key? The car already has built-in security against hot-wiring.
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Old Jul 25, 2023 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LS500Fan
Are you worried someone will hot-wire your car? Or get access to your key? The car already has built-in security against hot-wiring.
I'm more concerned about a can bus attack:
https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/...ack_car_theft/

I'm going to be traveling to a city with a high rate of vehicle theft in a few months so I was planning to install a switch on the fuel pump... but how often are ESs stolen? I know Lexus SUVs are commonly targeted but does anyone care about the sedans?
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