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The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: Anonymous on February 9, 2010, 03:40

Title: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Anonymous on February 9, 2010, 03:40
hI GUYS

I HAVE FITED MYSELF AN ENGINE START BUTTON IN MY MR2R. SO MIGHT SHARE THIS INSTALLIION WITH IT.
JUST WONDER HAS IT BE SHOW BEFORE. IF NOT I WILL POST THE PICTURES AND STEPS IN HERE AS WELL.
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Wabbitkilla on February 9, 2010, 06:16
not seen anyone post one up before so you're welcome to share that info.

Oh, and please don't shout (CAPS LOCK) it's rude, especially at this time of the morning   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: nathanMR2 on February 9, 2010, 11:21
Just about to do this, so post away. It would be great help. Also show where you ended up putting it   s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: ad_car_08 on February 15, 2010, 16:29
any news on that "engine start button fitting" write-up chowhim? I'd be really interested to see how and where you did it! It's something I've toyed with doing, but couldn't decide whether it was possible to pull this off without making it look like a tacky and needless "stick-on mod", like the barryboys do!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: mrzwei on February 15, 2010, 16:52
In my old Mk1 Sprite you had to put the key in the ignition, turn it to position 1, then press the start button on the central console. The big advance came when you just had to turn the key to start the car   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   (sorry).
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Gif on February 15, 2010, 17:59
+1

I never understand this either.  Have a BMW and I have to put the key in a hole then press a button.  Where's the gain in that?
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: muffdan on February 15, 2010, 19:11
Why do I have Space Invaders on my iPhone?   s:D :D s:D  

Sometimes you just want Retro.
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: brianorme1986 on October 18, 2013, 17:45
ive just brought a start button kit, would love to see some pics and a how to guys!
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Anonymous on October 18, 2013, 18:39
Was three years ago, I reckon you might be waiting a bit longer   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: kostonhumar on October 20, 2015, 11:50
was this ever done?
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: vx220 on October 20, 2015, 13:50
Quote from: "Gif"I never understand this either.  Have a BMW and I have to put the key in a hole then press a button.  Where's the gain in that?

Because fighter pilot
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: shnazzle on October 20, 2015, 14:00
Quote from: "vx220"
Quote from: "Gif"I never understand this either.  Have a BMW and I have to put the key in a hole then press a button.  Where's the gain in that?

Because fighter pilot

+1
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: StuC on October 20, 2015, 20:43
Holy thread re-revival!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Jay67 on October 20, 2015, 21:21
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/boing6/Computer-Cobwebs_zpst2nhrsym.jpg)
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: CrazySX on October 20, 2015, 21:54
I did it on a nova GTE many years ago, but it was because someone had mullered the ignition barrel and the car had an fob type immobiliser fitted anyway. Having keys and a button is just a but extra!

Here is a video tutorial  s;) ;) s;)
 m https://youtu.be/5FBQwxm0uYo (https://youtu.be/5FBQwxm0uYo) m
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: kostonhumar on October 21, 2015, 13:37
my 1st revival!!!
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: kostonhumar on October 21, 2015, 16:01
just bought a button...with wiring =)
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Fin on October 21, 2015, 19:43
had one of these in the shed since God was a boy in short trousers   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  
Pictures/which wires to cut greatly appreciated   s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:   maybe then, I'll get around to actually fitting it!! Oh, and

Quote from: "vx220"
Quote from: "Gif"I never understand this either.  Have a BMW and I have to put the key in a hole then press a button.  Where's the gain in that?

Because fighter pilot

Oh Yeah!!  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: shnazzle on October 21, 2015, 20:17
How does the ignition work?
You disengage the immobiliser with the button, then is the ignition basically just a switch?
So basically once you've clicked the button to open car, does that mean you could just turn the ignition into a button and replace it entirely?
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Fin on October 21, 2015, 21:00
Don't forget the steering lock, it's a mechanical part of the cylinder...
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: Alex Knight on October 21, 2015, 21:13
Quote from: "shnazzle"How does the ignition work?
You disengage the immobiliser with the button, then is the ignition basically just a switch?
So basically once you've clicked the button to open car, does that mean you could just turn the ignition into a button and replace it entirely?

Actually, the immobiliser disengages when the key is inserted into the barrel.
There is no way around this.
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: shnazzle on October 21, 2015, 21:22
Aha. I feared this was the case.
Ok, so it is indeed utterly utterly pointless and merely because fighter pilot
Title: Re: ENGINE START BUTTON FITTING
Post by: mrzwei on October 21, 2015, 22:08
My old Mk1 Sprite had a start button on the floor by the seat. Still had to use a key to turn the ignition on though.
Why move back in time?  (Our camper still has a choke)