Hidden on/off switch - any suggestions where?

[crosswired]

Monkey I used your lighter idea on my cart. Let me tell you it was just in the nick of time. Someone tried to get it the other night. There were 3 taken from the golf cource a couple of weeks ago. That is a great idea

[monkey-1]

Originally Posted by crosswired

Monkey I used your lighter idea on my cart. Let me tell you it was just in the nick of time. Someone tried to get it the other night. There were 3 taken from the golf cource a couple of weeks ago. That is a great idea

Glad I was able to contribute man!

[rjriley1]

Originally Posted by monkey-1

I am going to use a magnetic reed switch mounted in the bottom of one of the cupholders. Then to complete the circuit, I will just use a coozie that I have that has a magnetic base. As long as its in the right cupholder the cart will start and run, pick up my drink and walk away (or just put it in another cupholder) and the cart will not even turn over. I mean come one, who thinks anything of a beer in a cupholder, right?

Don't loose your beer coozie!

[ddeblance]

Now I have to install another cig lighter. One for lighter/kill switch and the original is for accessories....

[scagle]

Can someone diagram the cig lighter trick....I'm having trouble visualizing the setup.

[rib33024]

Great idea monkey-1





All you are doing is using the Lighter socket as a on/off switch, you are only breaking the connection on one wire, -- Not a POS + wire and a NEG - wire

[yurtle]

I'd measure the resistance on the plug in (heater) part of the lighter. After all, it is a direct short between + and - on a 12 volt system, so may have too much resistance to be a switch without some mods. If it is, or if used on a 36 or 48 volt system, may be fine, BUT it will always be hot. I'd remove the resistance element and directly short the connections. The part that holds the "heater" in place is a bi-metallic strip and lets go once it's hot.

Originally Posted by rib33024

Great idea monkey-1





All you are doing is using the Lighter socket as a on/off switch





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[rib33024]

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

CTD can you tell us more

your an Einstein !! your simple drawing was the best !!