It's already in the rule book for 2000, I quote;
"as of 12/31/2000 all vehicles must be equipped with a main battery
disconnect switch. The disconnect switch must be visible and clearly marked"
Opinion follows,
I was under the asssumption that this device was to disconnect the battery
power so that rescue attempts would not be accompanied by BWF (blinding
white flashes). Running a long cable from the hot side of a battery to
somewhere else in the vehicle would negate the intent of the rule. I would
want the switch located on or near the battery with remote actuation I
don't have much faith in an automatic, electrical device that is going to
sit unused (and probably un maintained) for years in an alkali/saline
environment working the first time it is required.
Jim in Palmdale
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