Battery Disconnect switch wiring
Battery Disconnect switch wiring I've had my battery located in the trunk for a while now. I'm just now adding the disconnect switch. A cable runs from the battery post on the driver's side to the trunk, to the alternator, and one to the starter. I just purchased Moroso's part # 74101 cutoff switch http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...28&prmenbr=361. I'm wondering if it is defective. I ran a #2 wire from the positve battery post to the cutoff switch. When I flip the switch it does not kill the power from the battery. Interior lights stay on, etc. What am I missing here? I wanted to get it working this much and worry about the alternator and starter later.
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Originally Posted by 4mulaJoe
I've had my battery located in the trunk for a while now. I'm just now adding the disconnect switch. A cable runs from the battery post on the driver's side to the trunk, to the alternator, and one to the starter. I just purchased Moroso's part # 74101 cutoff switch http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...28&prmenbr=361. I'm wondering if it is defective. I ran a #2 wire from the positve battery post to the cutoff switch. When I flip the switch it does not kill the power from the battery. Interior lights stay on, etc. What am I missing here? I wanted to get it working this much and worry about the alternator and starter later.
I understand what you are saying. I am only wanting to kill the battery with the switch right now. The power from the battery is not killed when I flip the switch. All interior lights, radio, etc are still on. I understand that the alternator will keep the car running with no battery power but i can't even kill the battery power.
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Originally Posted by 4mulaJoe
I understand what you are saying. I am only wanting to kill the battery with the switch right now. The power from the battery is not killed when I flip the switch. All interior lights, radio, etc are still on. I understand that the alternator will keep the car running with no battery power but i can't even kill the battery power.
test switch and see if good , 
