# Anti theft simplicity **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [May 12, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194 "2019-05-12T16:40:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Marktoday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/1 "2019-05-12T16:40:47Z")
When I traveled the country years ago, I simply pulled the coil wire and brought it into motel rooms as my anti theft method for my 1976 Ford Torino. For my 2001 CR-V, I was thinking of installing a toggle switch inline on the battery/ to starter wire that runs from the under hood fuse/relay box to the starter. Will this work, be effective and could it cause any problems (other than forgetting to turn the toggle back on)? Also, what gauge wire I should use. Thanks all. ---
**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 12, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/2 "2019-05-12T17:05:13Z")
I would go a little simpler. Do you have to press on the brake to start the car? A toggle switch for that circuit is one thought of mine, another easier circuit might be the fuel shutoff switch. ---
**Author:** ![Marktoday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/3 "2019-05-12T17:07:43Z")
I do not need to press the brake to start the car and I’ve explored the fuel cutoff switch, but haven’t found the wire for that running from under the dash. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/4 "2019-05-12T17:12:16Z")
Pull the fuel pump relay. Car will crank, not start and frustrate the crooks. If this CR-V has a manual transmission, don’t do anything. Most crooks can’t drive one. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/5 "2019-05-12T17:18:14Z")
> [@Marktoday](#): > > installing a toggle switch inline on the battery/ to starter wire In order to that, it would require this type of switch to handle the current. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/c/cef67066a3c5ce6593219fffebd4051e37730bab.jpeg) Then you would have to run a 1 gauge wire from the battery to the switch, and from the switch to the starter. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Marktoday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/6 "2019-05-12T17:27:01Z")
Thanks Mustangman and Tester. That switch looks like something I used on my train set as a kid. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/7 "2019-05-12T17:28:21Z")
All I did was install a hidden switch for the fuel pump on the kid’s stolen Acura after recovery. Crank but no start. All that would happen is a dead battery and maybe a broken window. Thieves are better than that and the good ones don’t break windows anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Marktoday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/8 "2019-05-12T17:32:56Z")
I thought of pulling the 15A (slot #9) fuse that controls the horn/stop light. I accidently blew that fuse while installing my new horns and the car wouldn’t start. Got nothing. That fuse is in the under dash fuse/relay box. ---
**Author:** ![Marktoday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/9 "2019-05-12T17:52:38Z")
Having trouble locating the fuel pump relay. Could you tell me where it is please? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-simplicity/140194/10 "2019-05-12T17:57:57Z")
It’s the component labeled PGM-FI Main Relay. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/2/24281dd095c852103d3116633d6bca8186f6d3b0.jpeg) Tester