Push Button Start???
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From: Wilbraham MA
Push Button Start???
Hey everyone,
Has anyone here installed a push button start for their C5??? Where can you get this aftermarket or is it just a horrible idea that I should avoid entirely
I guess this would fall under the category of back up mods should those long awaited fold out key fobs not materialize.
Thanks for the help
-Joe
Has anyone here installed a push button start for their C5??? Where can you get this aftermarket or is it just a horrible idea that I should avoid entirely
I guess this would fall under the category of back up mods should those long awaited fold out key fobs not materialize.
Thanks for the help
-Joe
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Originally Posted by vette2k1
I an all for advacement, but is using a key to start the car that much of an inconvenience? My wife's Acura has this technology, but I still don't see the overwhelming need for it.
I'm just playing around vette2K1... your probably entirly right, but I guess my answer would be that I just like needless gadgets
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Haven't installed it and haven't heard of any kits to make it happen either. Let us know if you find something out there.
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Originally Posted by vette2k1
I an all for advacement, but is using a key to start the car that much of an inconvenience? My wife's Acura has this technology, but I still don't see the overwhelming need for it.
Originally Posted by lickitydoo
I could have sworn I saw this done here on the forum a few months ago. I think there was a write up with pictures and everything.
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My father in law and I took his XLR(with push button start) to an event at Infineon raceway over the summer. When we got back to the car(4+ hours later) we found that he had left it running 
The funny thing is he had gone back to the car once to get a jacket out of the trunk and didn't realize the car was running.
The funny thing is he had gone back to the car once to get a jacket out of the trunk and didn't realize the car was running.
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While we're at it, lets se if we can move the headlight dimmer switch down to the floor, and replace the electric wiper motor with vacuum operated wipers. Oh and I really like the idea of a 6 volt battery system too...... maybe we could contract somebody from Lucus to do the wiring on Corvettes, that way the electrical systems will finally meet the British standard of unreliability. 
Just kidding guys.....
But I don't really see what is so cool about button start. We finally got key starts back in the late 50s, that was supposed to be the height of engineering marvel at that time. No more pushing buttons to start that Chebby.
Just kidding guys.....But I don't really see what is so cool about button start. We finally got key starts back in the late 50s, that was supposed to be the height of engineering marvel at that time. No more pushing buttons to start that Chebby.
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Originally Posted by dyeggy
My father in law and I took his XLR(with push button start) to an event at Infineon raceway over the summer. When we got back to the car(4+ hours later) we found that he had left it running
The funny thing is he had gone back to the car once to get a jacket out of the trunk and didn't realize the car was running.
The funny thing is he had gone back to the car once to get a jacket out of the trunk and didn't realize the car was running.
Geesuz. Now, that is the complaint I have heard from service technicians at the local dealerships. The customers accidental "left the push button stuck on on" fiasco has not only contributed to dead batteries, but, also, overheating when the vehicle is left alone for long periods of time. Theft is also yet another possible concern regarding this issue. Technologically, the advancement (push button start) has been available in recent times. However, culturally, many have not quite adjusted to this new option yet. Be careful.
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Originally Posted by gtoformula400
I tried doing a search but didnt really find much... somtimes the search engine can be kinda' tricky tho
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If you just want a pushbutton to engage the starter, this would be very simple to do. (You'd still have to insert the key and turn ignition on though). I could tell you how to wire this, no problem.
If you wanted to avoid the key completely, that would be more difficult, involve at least one more switch (ignition on/off/acc), and you'd also have to bypass the VATS (key pellet resistor) system...but still not impossible.
You car would be so incredibly easy to steal though, I would absolutely not recommend doing this, and even though I could figure out how to do it, wouldn't share that info.
If you wanted to avoid the key completely, that would be more difficult, involve at least one more switch (ignition on/off/acc), and you'd also have to bypass the VATS (key pellet resistor) system...but still not impossible.
You car would be so incredibly easy to steal though, I would absolutely not recommend doing this, and even though I could figure out how to do it, wouldn't share that info.
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Originally Posted by LiquidDI
I don't get it. So you still have to put the key in to start it and then turn it and then hit a button so it will start? lol
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Get a remote start kit (Car Toys).
Better IMO.
Check on the C6 Forum - many are dissatified with the 'button'.
Better IMO.
Check on the C6 Forum - many are dissatified with the 'button'.
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Originally Posted by ZO6vettepilot
While we're at it, lets se if we can move the headlight dimmer switch down to the floor, and replace the electric wiper motor with vacuum operated wipers. ...
so, you suggest mounting the start button on the floor???
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
If you just want a pushbutton to engage the starter, this would be very simple to do. (You'd still have to insert the key and turn ignition on though). I could tell you how to wire this, no problem.
If you wanted to avoid the key completely, that would be more difficult, involve at least one more switch (ignition on/off/acc), and you'd also have to bypass the VATS (key pellet resistor) system...but still not impossible.
You car would be so incredibly easy to steal though, I would absolutely not recommend doing this, and even though I could figure out how to do it, wouldn't share that info.
If you wanted to avoid the key completely, that would be more difficult, involve at least one more switch (ignition on/off/acc), and you'd also have to bypass the VATS (key pellet resistor) system...but still not impossible.
You car would be so incredibly easy to steal though, I would absolutely not recommend doing this, and even though I could figure out how to do it, wouldn't share that info.
Originally Posted by AC54ME
Get a remote start kit (Car Toys).
Better IMO.
Check on the C6 Forum - many are dissatified with the 'button'.
Better IMO.
Check on the C6 Forum - many are dissatified with the 'button'.
Who knows... We all like our gimmicks!!