Push button start question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Push button start question
I know there is a button to start and a button to stop then engine. I also know that the stop button if pressed twice will turn on the accessories.
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
I know there is a button to start and a button to stop then engine. I also know that the stop button if pressed twice will turn on the accessories.
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
Hope this answers the question.
Jim
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Thanks, Jim
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
Burning Brakes
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From: Never take a girl out for a cup of coffee, the last thing you want her to be is alert and focused. Tampa, FL
St. Jude Donor '05
when you press the start button, the car turns on pretty fast. Sometimes i find that there is a one second delay though.
get in, press clutch(manual) or brake(automatic) then hit start button. fuel pump along with the engine, starts when you hit the start button.
get in, press clutch(manual) or brake(automatic) then hit start button. fuel pump along with the engine, starts when you hit the start button.
Instructor
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From: Ofallon mo
I was wondering the same because when i go out to start mine cold sometimes it cranks for 2-3 seconds befor it fires up. Seems like it doesn't have gas. I was thinking if it turned on the ignition for a couple secs to allow the fuel pump to pump up to pressure it may elliminate this. Once i start it up once it fires right up at the push of the button. I am wondering if this is normal?
Drifting
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From: OIB North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by kemac
I was wondering the same because when i go out to start mine cold sometimes it cranks for 2-3 seconds befor it fires up. Seems like it doesn't have gas. I was thinking if it turned on the ignition for a couple secs to allow the fuel pump to pump up to pressure it may elliminate this. Once i start it up once it fires right up at the push of the button. I am wondering if this is normal?
Maybe this is one of those things you don't question too much! (-:
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Originally Posted by 70 LS1
Thanks, Jim
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
As you'll note, very limited checklist.
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Drifting
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From: Denton The Lone Star State!
Originally Posted by kemac
I was wondering the same because when i go out to start mine cold sometimes it cranks for 2-3 seconds befor it fires up. Seems like it doesn't have gas. I was thinking if it turned on the ignition for a couple secs to allow the fuel pump to pump up to pressure it may elliminate this. Once i start it up once it fires right up at the push of the button. I am wondering if this is normal?
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by ttomczak
There is no way to do that, in real world, you push the button (actually, just tap it, you don't have to hold it) and the car starts...
Maybe this is one of those things you don't question too much! (-:
Maybe this is one of those things you don't question too much! (-:
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
I know there is a button to start and a button to stop then engine. I also know that the stop button if pressed twice will turn on the accessories.
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
My question is when does the ignition HOT turn on? Is it when the key fob is near the car or when the start button is pressed? Is there a short time delay from when the button is pressed and the car begins to crank over?
thanks
crancky
Burning Brakes
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From: North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
Thanks, Jim
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
When you get in the car what do you do to start? Just push the start button?
When does the fuel pump turn on? When you get in the car or when you push the start button?
When you push the start button is there a short delay before the engine cranks?
I know its a lot of questions, just trying to figure out how the system works.
Oh and FOB must be somewhere nearby. I keep mine in my pocket.
I am assuming that you are researching the car...or don't have one yet. You will find a lot of help and knowledgeable folks on this board.
Good luck.
Jim
Le Mans Master
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Originally Posted by Flatbush_Harry
When in doubt, the manual is helpful. In my MN6, I keep the fob in my pocket, sit down, depress the clutch, put it in neutral and press the top part of the rocker with the green target on it. Engine turns over instantly, car boots itself up, I give it 30-60 seconds to circulate oil, etc and drive away. Shut down with MN6 is put car in reverse, apply parking brake, center steering wheel, push lower left side of the start/stop/acc button, check steering wheel lock on, and exit car.
As you'll note, very limited checklist.
Harry
As you'll note, very limited checklist.
Harry
You only have to put it in reverse on '05 cars, not '06 cars.
And mine starts instantly upon pressing the button.