Cutoff swith, need help?

stiso · 01-10-2010, 08:35 AM

On my old 300zx i wired a fuel cutoff switch to basically cut fuel to the engine with a switch on the interior to prevent theft. (poor mans alarm, but never fails) I've seen it with directions on other sites but none for the 370z yet. The wire cuts off the fuel pump manually, I don't have an owners manuel and need to know where and which wire it is??? or any ideas?

OldGuy · 01-10-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stiso

On my old 300zx i wired a fuel cutoff switch to basically cut fuel to the engine with a switch on the interior to prevent theft. (poor mans alarm, but never fails) I've seen it with directions on other sites but none for the 370z yet. The wire cuts off the fuel pump manually, I don't have an owners manuel and need to know where and which wire it is??? or any ideas?

I've had one of those on my Miata for 15 years now. Works like a charm---you have to depress the lighter to be able to start the car. Cost me about $35 and a few bucks for the fellow to install. I'd like to have one put on my new Z but I'm hesitant because the Z seems so much more complicated and sophisticated. I'm anxious to read what the guys here say.

CBRich · 01-10-2010, 09:49 AM

Have you downloaded the service manual yet? I would check the electrical section there and just see what sort of wiring is easily accessible and is also a requirement for starting.

PapoZalsa · 01-10-2010, 10:31 AM

I would get an alarm install by a professional shop instead of messing with the electrical system myself. But that is me, I'm not good with electrical system in these new cars.

On old cars that was easy to do, I always had one for the fuel and battery.

kannibul · 01-10-2010, 11:28 AM

Isn't the car impossible to start without the FOB?

01-10-2010, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
stiso Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: z Posts: 42 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	Cutoff swith, need help? On my old 300zx i wired a fuel cutoff switch to basically cut fuel to the engine with a switch on the interior to prevent theft. (poor mans alarm, but never fails) I've seen it with directions on other sites but none for the 370z yet. The wire cuts off the fuel pump manually, I don't have an owners manuel and need to know where and which wire it is??? or any ideas? Last edited by stiso; 01-10-2010 at 08:38 AM.

01-10-2010, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I would get an alarm install by a professional shop instead of messing with the electrical system myself. But that is me, I'm not good with electrical system in these new cars. On old cars that was easy to do, I always had one for the fuel and battery. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 01-10-2010 at 07:16 PM.

01-10-2010, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Have you downloaded the service manual yet? I would check the electrical section there and just see what sort of wiring is easily accessible and is also a requirement for starting.

01-10-2010, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Isn't the car impossible to start without the FOB?