Battery Kill Switch, DIY Quick Battery Disconnect for $5 in 5 mins! SAVE Your BATTERY! “Subscribe”

[@thefoetoid]

Was looking for something easy while I figure out some parasitic draw issues. This has the added benefit of being cheap too. Thanks for the tip!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

You're welcome!

[@jaymedavis1177]

Dealing with that right now def gonna have to pick me up one of these

[@riverplate0101]

Same here. Gonna have a day off this week and I am going to find that friggin draw

[@garycarroll9447]

Perfect for folks who leave’s the work place for months. I’m tired of looking for wrench to disconnect the battery. Cool ass truck.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you Gary! Really Appreciate you watching! Please Subscribe to the Chanel if you haven’t already! Definitely saves a big headache when going to start your ride after been sitting for a while! 😎👍

[@javantgarde]

I have a 97 Merc C36 AMG with a drain and I just installed a new ground and this exact kill switch after I destroyed my ground wire from moving it too much. One of the best restomod addons I've ever done!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Awesome to hear thx for Subscribing! 😎👍

[@sylviagarcia6880]

Oh! Lawd! That truck is beautiful! The sound of the opening and closing doors are heaven! Brings back memories of my childhood!♥️

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for watching!

[@JOHNNYREBEL1976]

@@OldGuyzGarage hello 👋 thanks for the great video just had a question why not hook one of these two the Positive Terminal please let me no thanks

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you there are two reasons not to hook it up to positive. 1. Is the terminal size of the quick disconnect fits the size of the negative terminal. Most people don’t know that the terminals are two different sizes! Also the other reason and probably more important is the new terminal extends off the side of the battery, which means it can hit other metal especially if the car jerks and it’s close to other metal, this matters as it will spark if the positive side hits steal that’s grounded basically like hooking up both sides of your batter at same time this can short out your electrical system, burn fuses or even start an electrical fire! 😎👍. Great Question thx for asking! I probably should have been more clear about that in the video! Thx please subscribe if you haven’t already! 😎👍

[@jupj1]

Cool! Thank you for sharing A shop told me it will cost me $300 to install a kill switch.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Wow that’s Crazy! Gotta Love KZbin! 😎👍

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx for watching! 😎🙏

[@joesmith-gc7wq]

Recap... I went out there everything was going good until I dropped the screw from the battery some where at the bottom of the engine. I thought I was going to die so I came in the house and looked to find a screw that would fit the nut and finally I did. Im so proud of myself one car down two to go. Your video helped me so much remember Im female 62...

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Im glad it all worked out for you! thx for watching!

[@williamgarrity9482]

I never new what those were at car shows I've been too.thanks for sharing l thought they were just a fancy battery terminals, now I know.God bless yall real good.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You William, God Bless You and Yours Real Good as Well! Love It! please Subscribe if you haven't already! Thx for Watching! We appreciate You!

[@Tonygarry78]

o.g.g! love it! I have a 89' burb 'Suzy' I've been slowly working on. 245,000 miles and a battery still going after 7 years. 10/15 was the date on it. thanks fir the info on the kill switch install.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You so Much, You are Welcome! Im glad you like our channel. Good luck with Suzy sounds like a fun project! Please Subscribe and Share our Channel with your familly and friends if you havent already! Thx for watching OGG!

[@joesmith-gc7wq]

Oh my god thank you sooo much. Im female and Im car smart but didnt want to do it myself as I have two cars and truck I need to put those on. You made my day. Thanks Liz

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx for watching Liz glad to help you please like and subscribe if you haven’t already!!! 😎👍

[@julierobinson1099]

Most helpful…girls tinker with their vehicles too! I like to know What and how to take care of issues with mine! God bless

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx God Bless You too!

[@rodneycarey44]

Hit the nail right on the head, or the battery right on the post. Have a ‘69 4x4 C10 that suffers from this and I’ve already placed my order through Amazon. I’m pretty sure I know what my battery drain culprit is I just need the time and space to track it down. In the mean time thanks for the walk through on how simple it can be to solve this problem and provide a little anti-theft protection

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Welcome 😎👍 Thx for watching please subscribe if you haven’t already! 😊

[@Querencias7]

E X C E L L E N T video / tutorial AND terrific cars! Well done, well said. Many thanks.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you! Thank you! 😎👍

[@sdsturges2464]

picked one of these up for my El Camino. i only drive it occasionally so this switch and a solar charger does the trick . i got my switch at princess auto here in Canada. or you can get at harbour freight too. cheers

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Good Deal Thx for watching! Cheers!

[@missyd0g2]

Beautiful restoration and color. I have an interesting memory of the metal dash on my Uncles old F100.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you would love to hear it? 😎👍

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you would love to hear your MEMORY OF THE metal dash!? 🥹

[@garycotz563]

GREAT! Super for boats because they aren't in use like a car/truck.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes thank you boats are a great application for this ! 😎👍 thx for watching OGG

[@TonyGraziano-s3q]

You guys Definitely gave me Peace of Mind with this Battery Kill Switch!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

You are Most Welcome Paisan! I’m glad you enjoyed! I’m FBI, thx Franky 😎

[@pidgeiam4979]

Thanks man. I wondered how they work. Easy good explanation. Happy new year and all the best.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You thanks for watching

[@logan1572]

Excellent. Must check out your others. Loved her spontaneous ending. Alie, peace-out girl. 😁

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thanks Logan Alie says Hello! 😊

[@Savage_Lito]

I have a 97 gmc sierra would this help for a parasitic draw ? I have to take the terminal off every time I turn it off

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

great anti-theft device as well, just take the knob with you , even if they pop the hood, there is no way to tighten the thing to make a connection

[@OldGuyzGarage]

hey thats a great idea! I Love it! ill have to mention that when i do an update to that video! Thx!

[@HartmutWSager]

Though a thief with a brain (and minor tools) could easily remove the switch and just put the black cable clamp back onto the battery post directly.

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

@@HartmutWSager theifs arent walking around with 8 mm socket wrenches and spending time to find your set up, they wana gtfo out of there as soon as possible and come with toosl to defeat common mechanism such as saws to cut steerig wheel locks, and stuff to pick locks.. I can bet my left ut if i popped teh hood and told a mechnaic my cra wont start, ( and removed the knob) he would be baffled

[@OldGuyzGarage]

If they had half a brain they would be trying to steal it to begin with! Lol. The main purpose is to prevent your battery from going dead! 😎👍

[@HartmutWSager]

@@OldGuyzGarage Yes, of course, the main purpose is to eliminate a parasitic drain, which I've now experienced on two different (modern) cars in the last few years. I was specifically replying to ThreeDaysOfDan's comment that it's also a good anti-theft device. Two battery disconnect knife switches are arriving here today from Amazon. I chose a knife switch over the knob type for the particular person that owns the current troublemaker car, as the knife switch is easier to understand.

[@tonytusk5524]

Excellent, excellent video hoss!! Thank you for posting, y’all are great!!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you so Much Tony We Really Appreciate It! Please Subscribe if you haven’t already! We have some real cool episodes coming up! We are going start the 496/650hp Stroker motor for the first time in the ‘67 Chevelle and drive it down the street for the first time in Celebration of hitting 1000 Subscribers! 😎👍

[@Bhupenderin306]

Great video! I use the same battery disconnect, but my car has some ground wiring connected to the chassis, which is beyond the battery terminal. Even when I disconnect the battery, that wiring still makes contact with the ground. Is this okay, or should I disconnect the ground from the chassis side as well?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

All chassis and frames are grounded so I would leave the ground. I’m not completely sure what you mean but as long as your battery is disconnected with the switch you should be good! 👍 thx for watching we appreciate your patronage ! 👏😎

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you

[@dm7097]

You had me subscribed at "these are the wrong C-10 keys"! Lmao That really don't sound like a bad problem to have! Awesome!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

That’s so funny but True! Absolutely favorite trucks C10’s are so Awesome and the movement and People are even Better! For the life of me I couldn’t figure out why the ignition wouldn’t move! Lol 😂 Thank you so Much for your Comments and Subscribing I hope you enjoy our channel we have a lot of cool episodes coming up!! 😎👍

[@dfields9511]

That cool for older cars, that don’t have much electric stuff

[@angieghostuforick1645]

I like the Corvette launch lol Sweet

[@dannygriner4419]

Thanks for the video this saved me a couple thousand because Mazda wanted to replace the sensor in my doors to fix my problem where it said it's my only way Have a great day

[@OldGuyzGarage]

That’s Awesome glad it helped! Enjoy your $2000 somewhere else!!! 😎

[@M3GAN3116]

Will the knob get loose from vibration when driving ? Thanks 👍

[@OldGuyzGarage]

No never got loose!

[@nursecuenca]

I use a battery trickle system to keep my battery charged. Do I move lever to off when it's charging?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes

[@memphis52k]

Sweet!!. Awesome to find a new channel on the tube .

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you so much for Subscribing I hope we meet and exceed your expectations! I’m constantly looking for new KZbin Channels to watch and Subscribe to myself so to hear you say it is music to my ears! Thank you So Much! 😎👍

[@notvalidcharacters]

Seems to me if that threaded bolt doesn't *lock* in place in some way, vibration or just sitting could change the bolt's position, either cutting power while in operation, or connecting it unintentionally while parked.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

When it’s tight it’s tight it does not loosen on its own 😎

[@notvalidcharacters]

@@OldGuyzGarage The epilogue to that comment is that I got one, and found it had a tendency not to come loose (that I saw) but the opposite, to close the circuit when it was supposed to be open. I returned it to the store for a refund, and they didn't look surprised. I was testing continuity with an ohmmeter.

[@seniorcordcutter]

I have a problem with the tapered post. I cant tighten then negative on my 75 Vette without it slipping off

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Sorry you are having difficulty hopefully you have it resolved !

[@DSurfer2007]

I noticed you were missing one hand while tightening up the negative pole. It isn't easy filming at the same time. But well done job! Love the video. Nice cars!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you 🙏

[@perryberk2090]

Any lead acid battery will "self discharge " just sitting by itself without any load quickly. I believe about 1% a day or 30% a month.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thanks Perry Good to Know! 😎👍

[@iantrotter9636]

Best reason I know for taking it for a good run at least once a fortnight 😀😀

[@jayjack2768]

I see I'm a little bit late for the drawing lol. New subscriber! Nice video, just purchased one from Harbor Freight

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx Jay Jack really appreciate it! 😎👍

[@v.e.7236]

Very funny to see parts from my Corvair on a Corvette - hood prop. Will never do any business on Amzon. Bezos has enough money.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You! 😎👍

[@eurospeed4532]

If u disconnect battery with switch will u not loose all your drive mode setting radio setting and stuff ?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

That’s a great question! Yes you will loose all data saved. It just depends on what you are using the disconnect for and if it’s worth loosing your data! Thx for watching OGG! Please Subscribe if you haven’t already! 😎👍

[@social3ngin33rin]

Lol interesting switch placement Too bad this would be extra hassle for a modern car, no more car alarm and automatic trunk/hood opener on your key fob lol

[@ashleypatterson4053]

This video had me in the first 15sec....😆 🤣 😂 iam inn

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx Ashley really appreciate it! Thx for watching OGG! 😎👍

[@jackiemiiers9845]

I'd be crazy not to subscribe, great and really exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You Jackie! 😎👍

[@danielloustaunau467]

Me personally I would use a fuse with with a reset that's way easier to install and a lot smarter .

[@OldGuyzGarage]

That’s cuz your smarter and more intelligent Lol

[@darcyannnewton-staley3987]

Hello, I am glad I found this video. I have been having a terrible time trying to figure out which disconnect switch to buy. I don't have a nice hot rod like you guys do, I only have my little 2006 Chevy HHR LT 2.2 and it is giving me fits with a parasitic draw. I know absolutely nothing about mechanics, but I am learning about this anyway. Can you tell me what would be a good disconnect switch for my vehicle. I wanted a remote switch, but they seem complicated. my battery is in the boot also, so that would have made it nice to be remote, but I am tired of dealing with it. My battery says it's a T5 Cold cranking 650 craking 800. It also says some other stuff (EN LBN 2) and (BCI 90) what ever that means. I like the disconnect switch you show here. What kind is it, and where can i buy it, if you think it will work in my car? Thank you in advance.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

You may want to take it to a reputable mechanic to do that I’m not familiar with your make and model.

[@jeffyhuey]

I'm looking for a mechanical quick disconnect for a pontoon battery. So I can quickly remove battery. Would these work? Because this doesn't fit the positive.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Probably not the Best way to do what you are asking for. A wrench is probably your best bet. To just take off your terminal.

[@wt9653]

Trickle charger is your answer.

[@Bean_cheese_runner]

Could you use two of these for a dual battery set up on a RV?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Hi Chuck, I’m sure you could, in fact that’s a great idea! Be good on a boat too with Dual Batteries! 😎👍 please Subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already! Thx for watching! 😎

[@destingerr]

I wonder if I could use this idea on my boat as a quick disconnect?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

I’m sure you could

[@dougms9790]

Would that knob vibrate loose and kill the engine while I'm driving down the interstate at 75?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Not likely “knob gets very tight”. Main purpose is to prevent parasitic voltage drain and or theft. 😎

[@shanew.williams]

Nice video but...@2:17 you said "You never wanna put these on the positive side (battery) & i'll show you why in a minute." I watched all the way to the end & missed seeing the "Why" explanation. (Not trying to catch mistakes),i sincerely have always wanted to know why not put this type disconnect on battery positive side ? It would certainly cut the power,imo. Thanks

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Sorry about not covering that, this the diameter of each post, postitive and negative both look the same they are not the positive side is a little bigger and will not fit the part we suggested for quick disconnect! Thank you for catching that! 😎👍. I hope that helps?

[@shanew.williams]

@@OldGuyzGarage Yes sir. Thanks for the info !

[@Savage_Lito]

Does this help for parasitic draw?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes that’s the whole purpose!

[@OOICU812]

Excellent concept. Subbed.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You! 😎

[@garycarroll9447]

The newer trucks the battery is in the back of the engine

[@AomPromise]

Awesome, I'm going to change my battery cable ,thank you guys and God bless you !

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx God Bless You too! Really Appreciate it! 😎👍

[@mragentblue]

New subscriber....good luck on your subscription goal!

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thanks for subbing!

[@TonyMontana-tm7ul]

Great nice and simple, thanks

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you Tony! Thx for watching please subscribe if you haven’t already! 😎👍

[@justiceforall007]

Is it necessary to bolt the cable if it's a snug fit around the end piece?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank you for your Question Julie, yes it’s still necessary to tighten as the vibration from driving would eventually loosen it then the battery would not charge and your battery could die and leave you stranded! I hope this helps thx for watching and please Subscribe if you haven’t already! 😎👍 Thank you!

[@-CHaPPy-]

Buying several!!!

[@darcyannnewton-staley3987]

Also, is it safe to drive a vehicle with one of these on? (dumb question)?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes it is just make sure it’s tight to start

[@rogereubanks1910]

Love this I need to get one

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You for watching! 😎👍

[@ghostinthenetworks662]

Will this stop a car thief? Seems easy to work around this

[@OldGuyzGarage]

It will definitely slow thief’s down especially if your battery is in locked compartment under hood or trunk

[@sydneythurston9078]

How do I do this same thing but with side post battery 😞

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Same way! Thank You for Watching

[@peteman400]

I put mine on the positive side should I change it to negative?

[@tomcatvisual]

Hows everything going now? Is it hot or something?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

It should be fine

[@victorherrera8750]

Will doing this erase the any memory on your radio?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Hello Victor most likely will. Thx for watching! 😎👍

[@victorherrera8750]

@@OldGuyzGarage thank you for replying. Your set up looks great. But looks like it would work best with classic cars that don't use so much electronic crap. I was thinking of doing it to a TJ Wrangler. Looks like it may not be the best option. Thanks again bro.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Welcome Victor you are right works better for older cars and trucks

[@barrybebenek8691]

You didn’t add the link in the description. Could you also supply the “name” of these so us canadian Amazon guys can find them on the Canada site? Cheers 🇨🇦👍🏼

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Ok Sorry About that just released video this morning so had not had a chance to post link til now. So it’s there now! Love our Canadian Neighbors thx for Watching! I lived in Ontario Canada when I was Young!

[@barrybebenek8691]

@@OldGuyzGarage cheers thanks. Yup, in Toronto here. The disconnect is working great on my classic, and my boat.

[@naybreed]

Thanks ally

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Welcome 😊

[@Sydneywide1]

If it's just the radio flattening the battery just remove the radio fuse.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

😎👍

[@complexsimpleton3116]

The (negative) terminal!...always?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes

[@gerardsagliocca6292]

Can u use. This devise on positive terminal. Also I have Side posts

[@OldGuyzGarage]

No they are lot the same size not to mention it hangs off battery and could make contact with other metal which if it was attached to positive terminal could cause an electric short or spark.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Not

[@doristropp1668]

Thanks

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Welcome thx for watching! 😎👍

[@jwatt9570]

Good to see using a proper wrench instead of a crescent wrench 😟

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thx ☺️

[@Richard-eg4ms]

How can I use this cut off item and still activate my alarm?

[@OldGuyzGarage]

I’m thinking You would have to have another battery for your Alarm

[@reginaldlarry2962]

Wait,so you have to go open the hood each time you want to crank your car this is good 👍 if you want to store a car for days,weeks etc but daily No

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Yes it’s more for long term storage or if you own many vehicles and want to save the battery

[@harrisjr9849]

Yes sir i have 95lex sc400 my battery goes dead after sitting for 3weeks will this work on my car its top post battery also

[@OldGuyzGarage]

It Should work however you should check with your mechanic to make sure it will not damage any internal electronic components like your cars CPU or onboard computer.

[@Pain-bf8mr]

My car drains the battery and I don’t wanna pop the hood all the time so I will get the remote kill switch

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Great! 😎👍

[@robertpinedajr4846]

😎👍💯great video

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Thank You 🙏

[@im9777]

Will this prevent theft

[@OldGuyzGarage]

It can help and or slow a thief’s attempt down if not prevent it!

[@r3ap3rman20]

Y’all from upstate? I see the bills cap

[@OldGuyzGarage]

yes Sir! You? Go BILLS!

[@harshsorout6]

hi ,can you make a video for disconnecting battery (negative terminal ) by a switch through dashboard ??

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Sure I will do that! Thx for your input!

[@huntedbybears4545]

I did this to my 2000 GMC Safari. I ran a detour from the neg battery post to a switch mounted on a low spot on the dash. And it's the type of switch that has that red plastic removable key. I only use it if I know I'm going to be letting the van sit for 3 or more days in case of a parasitic draw, or if I know I'm parking in a high crime area, or maybe I want to work on the van and just disconnect the battery to avoid electrical shorts. The problem with this system is although it does save the battery, leaving it charged right where I left it, is that the computer system has to relearn what's going on and it causes rough starts until the battery guage reads +14v again on the instrument panel. I can see this system being more practical for old cars, hot rods, etc.

[@harshsorout6]

@@huntedbybears4545 thanks buddy

[@Blap552]

Can I take that nut off so they can't steal my truck? I'm not that mechanical.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

I believe that would work! 😎👍

[@justmedontknowdoyou7860]

Why not do it on the positive side? If you had SOMETHING TO ground it would still drain wouldn't It???

[@OldGuyzGarage]

2 Reasons why it’s NO Go on Positive terminal. 1) there new terminal fits the negative side most people don’t know or realize the positive terminal is bigger than the negative side. 2). The new terminal hangs off the battery a bit if it’s on the ground and accidentally hits metal like core support it will not short out as the body and Frame is already ground out or negatively charged but if the battery moves and the new terminal hits the core support it could short out your electrical system. The new terminal when turned counter clockwise disconnects your ground and therefore won’t allow motor to start! However the battery will not drain either as the juice can’t go anywhere!

[@justmedontknowdoyou7860]

@@OldGuyzGarage Thanks for getting back..... Questioned asked...Questioned answered

[@afoster1621]

Dude thats a ratchet wrench so couldn't you have just more easily put that on there to save the effort and wear on the nut :D I wish I had a ratchet wrench I have yet to get around to buy any....and those who own them don't even use em lol

[@OldGuyzGarage]

A Foster, thx for your comment, I’m not worried about the wear on the nut still using a wrench 🔧. I haven’t had ratchet wrenches either to recently so never used them much until now but they are awesome! You should get some!!! Thx for watching! Please Subscribe if you haven’t already!! 😎👍

[@ezwa9979]

the Fred flintstone one with old style arc & 2 bolts in each side at autozone is misscing the plastic rubber insulator gizmo entirely, like a couple of caveman bricks that just detach, with knob. astounding dumness👋😒

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Lol lol

[@williamrandolph832]

Did not say why not on the positive

[@OldGuyzGarage]

2 reasons! 1. Inside Diameter of Quick Disconnect fits negative terminal. Most people don’t realize the positive and negative terminals are different diameters. The reason is to mount the quick disconnect it may hang off the battery as it often does, if it were to connect to any steal parts near the battery like when the vehicle shifts or has rapid movement the battery may move and cause the positive terminal to hit core support or other close bye steal which is all ground out by the ground wire so you could have a serious electrical short if you put it in posited side and the battery shifted. Hope this helps thx for watching. 😎👍

[@paulchristie4904]

Be careful They Hacksawed my steering wheel and slide the club out

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Awe Man sorry to hear that, did they get your car?

[@goatrides]

$5 disconnect switch on a $250 battery. I don't know if I would trust that cheap switch to be reliable.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

I understand what your saying we have had no issues and it solves a big problem of batteries going dead if you use your vehicle regular than you probably don’t need it.

[@ezwa9979]

but even if you get a less dum model, like yours - I noticed the rubber thread insulator doesn’t go all the way, - if only 1 of thE engineers put a permanent non-movable round ledge on bottom & top of bolt going through lower rectangle, & no threads on that portion, then 1 could make sure lower portion lowers, & raises.. maybe to advanced for the engineers? perhaps the 1/10th of a cent for 2 perm. washers & extra 1/3” of thread rubber is just too prIcE? inconCvabl moronisism😑

[@OldGuyzGarage]

Lol 😎

[@TroyD-vo1bz]

These are junk and not reliable. I would suggest going for a knife switch type.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

That works too! 😎