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Ignition wire

Old Jun 1, 2024 | 08:59 PM
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Ignition wire

I'm trying to wire up a kill switch connected to my ignition does anyone know what wires I need to tap into?
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 08:34 PM
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Re: Ignition wire

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I'm trying to wire up a kill switch connected to my ignition does anyone know what wires I need to tap into?
vats car? if the yellow vats wires are not connected it's not starting
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Ignition wire

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vats car? if the yellow vats wires are not connected it's not starting
no vats in a 85 camaro
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Ignition wire

The pink power wire that runs to the distributor ought to do it.
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Ignition wire

Originally Posted by Kmaro028
I'm trying to wire up a kill switch connected to my ignition does anyone know what wires I need to tap into?
Disconnect your battery. Pull your shifter cover, look inside the center console for a big purple wire. Cut it. Install a toggle switch and pull it up so that it is accessible by popping out the ash tray.

Done.
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