Drop in kill switch

johnnyquick · August 16, 2024

Found this and ordered it up for when I am not parked at home, I know some will say disconnecting the battery every night and sleeping with it is free but I think others will find this helpful.

https://41twentytwo.com/product/vehicle-kill-switch/

Will post how it works out.

Edited August 16, 2024 by johnnyquick
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Grumpy Bear · August 18, 2024

Interesting device. Hefty price.

TheRiver · August 18, 2024

IMNTBHO; a manual transmission would deter most scumbags from stealing a car nowadays. Especially if it were "3 on the tree" for a car.................or a "high/low", or a "splitter" in a truck!!!!

Grumpy Bear · August 19, 2024

On 8/18/2024 at 12:41 PM, TheRiver said:

IMNTBHO; a manual transmission would deter most scumbags from stealing a car nowadays. Especially if it were "3 on the tree" for a car.................or a "high/low", or a "splitter" in a truck!!!!

True dat!

johnnyquick · August 20, 2024

Had a 64 Falcon 3 on the tree, that was a LOOOONG time ago.

But yes there are videos of theifs getting thwarted by manual trannies.

johnnyquick · August 20, 2024

On 8/18/2024 at 5:29 AM, Grumpy Bear said:

Interesting device. Hefty price.

Cheaper than an insurance claim though and I sometimes have to leave my truck in a Motel or Hotel parking lot, I do have a faraday pouch for the fob that blocks the signal well enough that even sitting in the drivers seat it will not pick it up.

Auto theft is rampant in some areas and I don't always know the "turf" lol

TexasKeith · August 24, 2024

I’d be interested in knowing how this works for you. After having my 2020 Sierra stolen from a “secure hotel parking garage” I am very paranoid!

redwngr · August 26, 2024

On 8/18/2024 at 1:41 PM, TheRiver said:

IMNTBHO; a manual transmission would deter most scumbags from stealing a car nowadays. Especially if it were "3 on the tree" for a car.................or a "high/low", or a "splitter" in a truck!!!!

Hard to find one of those in todays pickups...

e.texerado · October 5, 2024

Curious if you ever installed this, if so does it also disable remote start?

johnnyquick · October 9, 2024

On 10/5/2024 at 7:39 AM, e.texerado said:

Curious if you ever installed this, if so does it also disable remote start?

It does render remote start inoperable, I don't use it at home but when travelling it is a minor inconvenience to me.

Well worth 100 bucks IMO.

Neroado · February 10, 2025

I know it's been a while since the last post to this thread, but I thought I should share my experience with 41.22 in case anyone else is considering their Drop-In Kill Switch. I ordered it after seeing good YouTube reviews. I never got an email confirmation, so after a week I tried to email them for a an ETA or tracking number. I found they don't publish an email anywhere, you have to send an inquiry through the help section on their web site. It's one of those comment box deals.

After another week of no response, I sent another inquiry, this time to the sales inquiry box instead of the customer service. After another week, I finally got an email stating that my order was now complete - no explanation if that meant it was ready to ship or if they thought it was delivered....? I replied saying that it's not complete until I've received it and that I hadn't. I searched the web, finally went to the BBB and found their parent company (same address), who at least had a phone number. They didn't answer, of course, and never returned my voice mail. I was just about to call the BBB to see what I could do when the package finally arrived. I did notice what I hadn't before - both 44.22 and the parent company have 'F' ratings with the BBB.

I had the flu, so a couple weeks went buy until I went to install the switch, only to find that the relay they sent would not fit my 2018 1500 by a long shot. Our starter relays have four small parallel terminals, one at each corner. Their relay has much larger terminals at right angles to each other. My truck, model, engine size, etc. was all spelled out on the order, and on the packing slip.

I again did an inquiry through their web site and left a voice mail at the parent company. So far, no response after two full business days. I don't expect a response, but I guess I COULD be surprised (doubt it). I think my only recourse is going to be filing a charge dispute through my bank.

I'll update this when there is a resolution. BUYER BEWARE!!!

Neroado · February 10, 2025

You may have already installed your kill switch, but for what it's worth, I am planning to use a remote relay instead of a toggle switch to turn on and off whatever type of kill switch I end up with. I had planned to use the Drop-In relay kill switch from 41.22, inc., but whether I can use that one or just splice into something, it will be triggered by remote. That way, I can turn the kill switch off, then use the remote start without going to the truck.

On 10/5/2024 at 9:39 AM, e.texerado said:

Curious if you ever installed this, if so does it also disable remote start?

On 10/9/2024 at 7:25 AM, johnnyquick said:

It does render remote start inoperable, I don't use it at home but when travelling it is a minor inconvenience to me.

Well worth 100 bucks IMO.

MonkeyoneRambo · March 4, 2025

On 2/9/2025 at 6:46 PM, Neroado said:

I know it's been a while since the last post to this thread, but I thought I should share my experience with 41.22 in case anyone else is considering their Drop-In Kill Switch. I ordered it after seeing good YouTube reviews. I never got an email confirmation, so after a week I tried to email them for a an ETA or tracking number. I found they don't publish an email anywhere, you have to send an inquiry through the help section on their web site. It's one of those comment box deals.

After another week of no response, I sent another inquiry, this time to the sales inquiry box instead of the customer service. After another week, I finally got an email stating that my order was now complete - no explanation if that meant it was ready to ship or if they thought it was delivered....? I replied saying that it's not complete until I've received it and that I hadn't. I searched the web, finally went to the BBB and found their parent company (same address), who at least had a phone number. They didn't answer, of course, and never returned my voice mail. I was just about to call the BBB to see what I could do when the package finally arrived. I did notice what I hadn't before - both 44.22 and the parent company have 'F' ratings with the BBB.

I had the flu, so a couple weeks went buy until I went to install the switch, only to find that the relay they sent would not fit my 2018 1500 by a long shot. Our starter relays have four small parallel terminals, one at each corner. Their relay has much larger terminals at right angles to each other. My truck, model, engine size, etc. was all spelled out on the order, and on the packing slip.

I again did an inquiry through their web site and left a voice mail at the parent company. So far, no response after two full business days. I don't expect a response, but I guess I COULD be surprised (doubt it). I think my only recourse is going to be filing a charge dispute through my bank.

I'll update this when there is a resolution. BUYER BEWARE!!!

Did you get a response back from 41/22? I ordered one for my Ram 1500 and had similar tracking issues and lack of response. I finally got it and when I installed it, it doesn't work properly, the replaced relay is for the fuel pump and the truck will start and then peter out. i contacted them and they said they would send me a new one "right away" but i'm dubious I will ever see it and in my mind have written them off. For my Ram trucks, I have an alternative solution where a small company JW Innovations makes a kill switch harness specific to these trucks that i'm going to install. Cheap too. However, they only do Mopar. I haven't been able to find a similar setup for the new 1500s. I'll keep you posted.