Start button ignition...possible??
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Start button ignition...possible??
Yes, I'm completely bored and thinking up some new mods....
Is there a way to wire up a start button for ignition like the s2000's and the like??
Scott.
Is there a way to wire up a start button for ignition like the s2000's and the like??
Scott.
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Yup, it has been done. I think the last time I saw it done the member used a button from an s2000...
Been thinking of it as well...
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Been thinking of it as well...
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Sounds like a 
mod as long as you could keep the security features - kind of like what the C6 offers (have to have the fob within range,etc).
mod as long as you could keep the security features - kind of like what the C6 offers (have to have the fob within range,etc).
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Sounds like a mod as long as you could keep the security features - kind of like what the C6 offers (have to have the fob within range,etc).
mod as long as you could keep the security features - kind of like what the C6 offers (have to have the fob within range,etc).
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
That would probably be a lot more trouble than it's worth. Easiest way would probably be to just wire the push button in through the ignition switch. Kind of cheesy considering you'd have to put the key in the ignition still anyway, but still gets the job done by letting you push the button.
Anyway, anyone have a schematic of the ignition switch?? Might have to jump in on this one....
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the 7 series late model BMW has to have the key in the ignition and then the push button to start the car . coolness feature at best . if i am going to use a key , I would just rather turn it to start the car . the good mod would be to start the car with the key in your pocket ( driver recognition)
And i would think that would be almost impossible
And i would think that would be almost impossible
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Originally Posted by corvettezman
the good mod would be to start the car with the key in your pocket ( driver recognition)
And i would think that would be almost impossible
And i would think that would be almost impossible
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Originally Posted by Antvette
I say mad the ignition to recognize your fingerprint. That is the best anti-theft there is unless you loose your finger...then your goosed.
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It's amazing how life comes full circle... We had push buttons for the starters on old trucks back in the late 40 and early 50's...
When my '68 Chevy truck's ignition switch died on the starter portion of the switch in the late 70's when I was a kid, I wired in a push button that required me to put the key in to the "on" position and then I could "Hit the starter button!" to hear the engine roar to life!!! Woo-HOO!!!
Yeah, I was cool... only guy around... You could have hot wired that truck in less than 30 seconds... Good thing it wasn't worth much!!
Lol....
When my '68 Chevy truck's ignition switch died on the starter portion of the switch in the late 70's when I was a kid, I wired in a push button that required me to put the key in to the "on" position and then I could "Hit the starter button!" to hear the engine roar to life!!! Woo-HOO!!!
Yeah, I was cool... only guy around... You could have hot wired that truck in less than 30 seconds... Good thing it wasn't worth much!!
Lol....
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Been there and done that. It was way cool for a few weeks, but then it got old and tedious.
I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
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I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Been there and done that. It was way cool for a few weeks, but then it got old and tedious.
I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
And yes, I am a Ricer
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I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
And yes, I am a Ricer
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Guess great minds think alike, unless we both have way too much time to sit around and think about vette mods....
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Been there and done that. It was way cool for a few weeks, but then it got old and tedious.
I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
And yes, I am a Ricer
EG
I used this in the ashtray area for a button - http://www.autotoyaz.com/enstpubu.html
And yes, I am a Ricer
EG
How is it wired in? Do directions come with 'the button' or is there a how-to somewhere?
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Originally Posted by diyguy
How is it wired in? Do directions come with 'the button' or is there a how-to somewhere?
Helm manual has the wiring diagram for the ignition switch
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Direction that came with the switch are completely useless. Mine came in Japanese
Helm manual has the wiring diagram for the ignition switch
Helm manual has the wiring diagram for the ignition switch
Yea, just thought of the next mod, after headers and sway bars.....
Ive got the headers and sways waiting for me when I get home from offshore, and think I'm gonna do the alarm at the same time now. Gonna get the ir sensor for the vert and voice warning module....oh yea baby....
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Funny that this was mentioned.
I am currently working with a bluetooth device that will let me load music into an mp3 type device like Ipod and also have a sort of bluetooth key that will recognize me without using a formal key (as long as I have the Bluetooth device in my pocket) and then I can enable also the push bottom start
I am currently working with a bluetooth device that will let me load music into an mp3 type device like Ipod and also have a sort of bluetooth key that will recognize me without using a formal key (as long as I have the Bluetooth device in my pocket) and then I can enable also the push bottom start