How to wire kill switch into vehicle windows for K9???

[Mohawk Dave]

Take my dog with me. Running errands, yard sales, Auto Zone etc.

Now it's hot, so I will leave the a/c running. But with power windows (and no child lock), if he hits it with his paw, it will roll down, and he will jump out to come find me...and along the way steal peoples cheeseburgers and tennis balls.

So, how can I wire in a NON-DESTRUCTIVE kill switch for my window fuse? I'm thinking something I can just plug and play when needed.

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins. Power everything.

Thanks!

 

[tominos]

if you have a fuse in the panel dedicated to the power windows, you can just pull the fuse, or wire in a switch inline with the fuse?

 

[volvo92906]

Im surprised the truck doesnt already have a lockout switch.... That must be the child lock you mentioned.

As the other guy said... You could probably wire in your own kill switch using the fuse panel.

 

[purplezr2]

I would just grab power at the window fuse and put your switch inline.

 

[DanarchyCustoms]

Install a switch in series with the power to the window and hide it under the dash near the steering column so there's no messy install or holes in the dash. If you plan to sell it you can always remove the switch so there's no messy electrical work, or "random switches" on board.

 

[bobcatdan]

In general power for all windows are ran to the driver door first. Quick pinning and you should be able to find power. Simple switch inline.

 

[KPSquared]

Every vehicle I've ever owned has had child lockouts. guess I've never owned a Dodge. . .

If not, then bobcatdan has it right. Find the power in the drivers door, run a switch (make it neat and clean) and just cut the power.

 

[LEVE]

Take a look at the electrical schematic. Is there a powered relay that controls the windows? If so, then interrupt the relay coil power. The relay coil will carry less current than the power to the window motors. If you don't do this, then you'll run the chances of destroying the kill switch... likely it won't be able to take that much current.

 

[Justanoldguy]

Now it's hot, so I will leave the a/c running.

Does the a/c run when engine is turned off or do you leave that running as well?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

ok, thanks for the replies guys.

LEVE- I'll check for the relay.

JUSTANOLDGUY- I have to leave the engine running for a/c.

If I do not need to address the relay, do they make a fuse thingy that, say, is a fuse but has a wire coming out of one side to a switch and then continues back into the other side. The switch literally interrupting the current? If they do, IDK what it's called or what to google.

Thanks.

 

[ybnormal70]

http://blueox.com/p-1479-fuse-bypass-switch.aspx

 

[bonneyman]

In my locale, you'd likely get some nosey person calling the cops on you. They like to smash windows in to "save" dogs during the summer heat. If nothing else, you'd probably be ticketed for leaving the car running while unattended.
YMMV.

 

[ybnormal70]

How can they ticket someone for a running vehicle? Don't most new vehicles have remote start on them? My car has remote A/C and guess what, it starts the car to turn the A/C on. I guess I just don't understand that law....

L8r,

Kevin

P.S. A quick google search showed that leaving the keys in the car running seems to be the problem. I guess you wouldn't have that problem with remote start or my remote A/C.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

ybnormal70, Thanks! Just what I was looking for!

As for leaving dog in running car, only happens when I yard sale, run in to get a part, etc...I can see him and don't go do a 4 hour trip to Costco.

I'm not going to live like a stick in the mud to appease picky cops or liberals or anyone else that can't mind their own damn business.

I am also one of the biggest dog lovers you'll find this side of the Mississippi. That's to say I do not endanger them. ****...I'm taking them with me because they enjoy it!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

http://blueox.com/p-1479-fuse-bypass-switch.aspx

HOLY S $70 bucks! WTH?

Ok, something like this would work right? Just run a wire from one side to switch and back to other side. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TCXOTW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ybnormal70]

That would work, but don't forget to put in a fuse.

Kevin

 

[bobcatdan]

You guys are way over thinking this. A simple toggle switch should be all that is need. As to leaving cars run, there are laws by me against it because it poses a possible theift opportunity.

 

[PASSMORE]

My dog does not roll windows down, just hangs out in rear of cab (Ram Megacab) most times I'm out. Summer I leave engine running (diesel) when parked. Have two keys, leave locked. Placard on dash says, "Keep Clear - K9 Inside".

 

[4xdog]

Another way to look at the problem...

After breaking a windshield when one of the best dogs in the world crashed his head into it in a fender-bender, my dogs are always seat-belted in the car if in front or behind a mesh barrier if in back. It's a harness thing that the normal seat belt loops through. He's perfectly happy to wear it and it keeps him from moving around too much. He can't begin to get out a window.

The Border Collie who hit the windshield in my Cherokee almost 15 years ago was fine, by the way. But, man, was that a life-changing experience.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

My dog does not roll windows down, just hangs out in rear of cab (Ram Megacab) most times I'm out. Summer I leave engine running (diesel) when parked. Have two keys, leave locked. Placard on dash says, "Keep Clear - K9 Inside".

Yes, forgot to mention. I have 2 keys for all my vehicles on my person. One for ignition, and one in pocket for door. In socal I leave car running a lot with AC on.

But with my dog inside, definitely lock it. Which means I should probably kill the power locks as well. Be just like some idiot to open the door if Duke unlocks it, then gets bit, and sues me.

I have my "K9 SAR-PLEASE IGNORE ME. I AM WORKING" stickers on all my vehicles as well.

 

[Rookie2]

Maybe a DVD player with Lassie on a loop.


just kidding !

 

[sdguy55]

I really should get a k9 sticker now that you guys bring it up. My dog is the friendliest dog when you personally let people onto or into the property (car, house, whatever) bit if I'm not there and people approach the car he isn't afraid to show teeth and bark. A lot.

 

[TheGrooveking]

DanarchyCustoms, is that a Brockway in your avatar?

TheGrooveking

 

[Danglerb]

Fuse buddy, made to put an amp meter on a fuse, but should be easy to use one with the switch, about $13 for the adapter type, which is what you would use.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ15E0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[TwoInch]

As to leaving cars run, there are laws by me against it because it poses a possible theift opportunity.

wait wait wait... its illegal to possibly be the victim of theft??

theft is theft. keys in the ignition or not. i never understand those type of laws.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

This is my boy btw...Duke. Named after The Duke, John Wayne. Got two girls as well.

 

[Haukur]

When I want to install bypasses (ABS, TCS or low-range (Diff-lock in Hi) for an example.) then I try to so in a way that is 100% reversible, for resale, warranty and to keep harnesses as stock as possible.

I tap into the fuse panel with blade connectors and run an inline fuse as close to the fusepanel as possible.

Remove fuse, plug into the positive side a wire with blade connectors on both ends, female on one end, male on the other. The male end plugs into the fuse panel, the female connects to an ATO fuse. Put the switch where I want it and connect one side to the fuse and other to the slot in the fuse-panel with blade connectors.

The hardest part is routing the wiring and finding the damn interior screw that jumped from your hand and bounced and rolled across the floor.