# Alarm System Killswitch **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 10, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101 "2019-05-10T18:58:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Stephanie\_Polkinghorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@Stephanie\_Polkinghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Polkinghorn)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/1 "2019-05-10T18:58:10Z")
Hello. I have an alarm system in my 99 Corolla. I lost the key fob a couple years ago, so I have been able to disarm my alarm once in my vehicle by sticking the keys in the ignition, and turning them, then pressing the alarm killswitch under the steering wheel … Well the kill switch button broke and my brother in law removed it, so now I have to disarm by rubbing the 2 wires together. It’s really annoying and I just want to get a new button, but I don’t know what brand the alarm system is, or if there is a universal switch I can buy … I want to sell my car, but I am going to have a difficult time trying to find a buyer with this problem. Any suggestions on what I can do? ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/2 "2019-05-10T19:17:46Z")
If this is an aftermarket alarm system you can have it disconnected. If you have the oribinal switch you may be able to find a replacement by looking for the part number on the switch. I am not sure what would happen if you just connected the wires permanently. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/3 "2019-05-10T19:33:54Z")
If all you have to do to activate the kill switch is rub the wires together, then any momentary switch will do. Here’s a cheap one: [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-Switch/RP3502MABLK?qs=3Jlm%2Fl9ddLwb8tp4cUQLZg%3D%3D&gclid=CjwKCAjwwtTmBRBqEiwA-b6c\_2PBBLjGoo8Oaty\_Z-Et4ud58qi83QSvDTkT3LJDlmRICRNXQnHzoxoCQ3AQAvD\_BwE\](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-Switch/RP3502MABLK?qs=3Jlm%2Fl9ddLwb8tp4cUQLZg%3D%3D&gclid=CjwKCAjwwtTmBRBqEiwA-b6c_2PBBLjGoo8Oaty_Z-Et4ud58qi83QSvDTkT3LJDlmRICRNXQnHzoxoCQ3AQAvD_BwE%5C) ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/4 "2019-05-10T20:09:23Z")
Where’s the fun in that? How about one of those giant 4" dome switches like the tap light? Then add the words ALARM DE-ACTIVATION BUTTON emblazoned across the face and locate it on the dash pad… 😄 ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/5 "2019-05-10T20:11:55Z")
![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/d/d3d38fb69e7d84fd33c9e0c5e42355bd4875ca85.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/6 "2019-05-10T21:23:20Z")
Will that work for the wife when she get’s p o ed at you? ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/7 "2019-05-10T21:28:33Z")
It’ll work to get you punched if you press it when she’s there. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Stephanie\_Polkinghorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@Stephanie\_Polkinghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Polkinghorn)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-killswitch/140101/8 "2019-05-12T09:07:04Z")
Thank you for responding