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Re: Push Button Start
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11/01/2006 07:53
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Sorry I have come in late on this thread, but does using the key and a button, not defeat the point of a fancy push start button? I thought this replaced the ignition key, but you still have to disarm the immobilser the car with your fob? - as you can tell I dont know much about car electrics.
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Re: Push Button Start
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11/01/2006 08:02
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Ahh OK - is this the same on a fezza then? I guess so.
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Re: Push Button Start
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11/01/2006 08:40
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Ahh OK - is this the same on a fezza then? I guess so.
Not sure, I'll go and check the wifes car in the garage
JOhn
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Re: Push Button Start
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11/01/2006 10:00
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darmtb I'll post in the Southern Ireland spotting thread about meets. I could get a good look at that push button start of yours.
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Re: Push Button Start
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11/01/2006 17:08
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Yes, the starter button is utterly pointless indeed! But it looks nice, is fun to press and will impress other people
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Re: Push Button Start
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12/01/2006 04:14
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As the current user of Dave's old starter button, I'd say it's a great touch. I always reach for a starter button now when driving other cars.
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Re: Push Button Start
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12/01/2006 23:04
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I might have to get one of these sometime - does anyone know of any major things you can do wrong installing one yourself?
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 00:06
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I might have to get one of these sometime - does anyone know of any major things you can do wrong installing one yourself?
Looks easy enough now I have the kit. You must wire in a relay but that is the only complex bit. Depends how comfortable you are with electrics. The hairy bit for me is drilling the whole for the thing
I'll be doing mine this weekend and will write a guide. I will also do installs in exchange for beer tokens.
JOhn
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 00:44
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I might have to get one of these sometime - does anyone know of any major things you can do wrong installing one yourself?
Looks easy enough now I have the kit. You must wire in a relay but that is the only complex bit. Depends how comfortable you are with electrics. The hairy bit for me is drilling the whole for the thing
I'll be doing mine this weekend and will write a guide. I will also do installs in exchange for beer tokens.
JOhn
wiring is dead simple, it's getting your fingers in where you need to add the wires at the ignition block that's fiddly. ref the hole, just make sure you drill a smaller than you need hole rather than try and get it spot on in the first place.
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 00:52
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I will also do installs in exchange for beer tokens.
Remind me to take a look at yours on the mini meet, maybe you could do mine when you look at my boost guage - 2 for the price of 1
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 02:32
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I'm not worried about the electrics bit - just locating where everything goes + what could happen with the code unit etc. if you manage to get it wrong.
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 03:32
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I'm not worried about the electrics bit - just locating where everything goes + what could happen with the code unit etc. if you manage to get it wrong.
Suba, there is not much to go wrong. You wont't upset the code. All you are doing realy is adding another switch to the one in the ignition barrel. This mod does not bypass the car code system. You still need to key in the ignition (to disarm the imobiliser) and ro activate the push start button.
If it was a matter of messing with the imobiliser etc I would not go near it.
JOhn
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 18:08
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Goody - might have to do this then! I've been toying with the idea for a while....
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 19:59
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Be aware that that one on ebay doesn't look like it has the cover on it (the red button has a cover that goes over it, silver in my case, with a black surround for the hole in the dash). Worth checking before you bid.
Red button on LE, silver on Plus and [6]
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 21:52
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Why - well gives me the chance to waste more time playing with the car!
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 23:30
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c2d - you're missing the point. Starter buttons are cool
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Re: Push Button Start
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13/01/2006 23:50
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Always good when the M.O.T. tester thinks ha has broke your car and sheepishly comes to ask if you have had problems starting it recently! My 4 year old daughter loves it as well - Can I push the button dad? Just a nice little extra
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Re: Push Button Start
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16/01/2006 08:24
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Thanks v666 and darmtb for the tips hints and photos. All done now and it looks Yes I know it's childish but I love it I have maintained the key start as well, but now wish I hadn't. QUite an easy job but time consuming. JOhn
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Re: Push Button Start
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17/01/2006 04:01
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i have a toad alarm with R/C/L will a push start button effect this? as when i open the car if i dont start it within 30 secs the immob cuts in...will it make a difference with a push start button?
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