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Re: Push Button Start #18181 11/01/2006 07:53 11/01/2006 07:53
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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.

Re: Push Button Start #18182 11/01/2006 07:56 11/01/2006 07:56
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	You still need the key to unlock the steering lock and disarm the imobiliser. The alarm is not linked to the imobiliser. It is deactivated by a transponder in the key body (the blue bit). JOhn

Re: Push Button Start #18183 11/01/2006 08:02 11/01/2006 08:02
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Ahh OK - is this the same on a fezza then? I guess so.

Re: Push Button Start #18184 11/01/2006 08:40 11/01/2006 08:40
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Quote: 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

Re: Push Button Start #18185 11/01/2006 10:00 11/01/2006 10:00
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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.

Re: Push Button Start #18186 11/01/2006 10:31 11/01/2006 10:31
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,648 Ireland !!!! D darmtb club member 1890
darmtb club member 1890 My life on the forum D Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,648 Ireland !!!!	ok Ally!!, but no dismantling my dashboard!! LOL, Aaron, you still have to use the key, turn it to the normal start postion and leave it there, and press the button. "Mighty MO"

Re: Push Button Start #18187 11/01/2006 17:08 11/01/2006 17:08
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Yes, the starter button is utterly pointless indeed! But it looks nice, is fun to press and will impress other people

Re: Push Button Start #18188 11/01/2006 18:07 11/01/2006 18:07
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,821 Bath F Fishy_Dave I need some sleep
Fishy_Dave I need some sleep F Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,821 Bath	Quote: Yes, the starter button is utterly pointless indeed! But it looks nice, is fun to press and will impress other people Yup, that's how I found it. I was pleased I fitted it. Corvette C6 (manual of course)

Re: Push Button Start #18189 12/01/2006 04:14 12/01/2006 04:14
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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.

Re: Push Button Start #18190 12/01/2006 23:04 12/01/2006 23:04
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I might have to get one of these sometime - does anyone know of any major things you can do wrong installing one yourself?

Re: Push Button Start #18191 12/01/2006 23:10 12/01/2006 23:10
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917 J JimO Forum veteran
JimO Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917	if you do it now Suba you certainly won't break your car

Re: Push Button Start #18192 12/01/2006 23:38 12/01/2006 23:38
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Jim - you dont live that far away from me buddy, anymore comments like that and I'll walk (possibly cycle) over to yours and make you stand in the corner facing the wall. My car starts fine BTW - just smokes a bit and gives you a face full of oil for good measure if you'r too close with the oil cap off. If you'r able to tweek the throttle cable your too close in case anyone's wondering!

Re: Push Button Start #18193 13/01/2006 00:06 13/01/2006 00:06
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Quote: 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

Re: Push Button Start #18194 13/01/2006 00:44 13/01/2006 00:44
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,877 Islington S strike4A My life on the forum
strike4A My life on the forum S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,877 Islington	Quote: Quote: 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.

Re: Push Button Start #18195 13/01/2006 00:52 13/01/2006 00:52
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917 J JimO Forum veteran
JimO Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917	Quote: 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

Re: Push Button Start #18196 13/01/2006 02:32 13/01/2006 02:32
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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.

Re: Push Button Start #18197 13/01/2006 03:32 13/01/2006 03:32
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Quote: 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

Re: Push Button Start #18198 13/01/2006 18:08 13/01/2006 18:08
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Goody - might have to do this then! I've been toying with the idea for a while....

Re: Push Button Start #18199 13/01/2006 19:59 13/01/2006 19:59
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: 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]

Re: Push Button Start #18200 13/01/2006 21:48 13/01/2006 21:48
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england C came2dance I AM a Coop
came2dance I AM a Coop C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england	Must admit I don't see the point at all They've put one on the new toyota Yaris too. The Big Little car............ with a push button start. Why Perhaps if it went "ding, dong" like a door chime it would be fun, but other than that, no thanks www.chrisdoyle-photography.co.uk

Re: Push Button Start #18201 13/01/2006 21:52 13/01/2006 21:52
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Why - well gives me the chance to waste more time playing with the car!

Re: Push Button Start #18202 13/01/2006 23:30 13/01/2006 23:30
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	c2d - you're missing the point. Starter buttons are cool

Re: Push Button Start #18203 13/01/2006 23:50 13/01/2006 23:50
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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

Re: Push Button Start #18204 13/01/2006 23:52 13/01/2006 23:52
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917 J JimO Forum veteran
JimO Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917	The push button start is just on over rated gimmock IMO I wish i still had one

Re: Push Button Start #18205 16/01/2006 08:24 16/01/2006 08:24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	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

Re: Push Button Start #18206 17/01/2006 04:01 17/01/2006 04:01
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	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?

Re: Push Button Start #18207 17/01/2006 06:33 17/01/2006 06:33
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers OP Hon Club Member 007
bockers OP Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	No. It is the same as tuning the key! I have left the key start enabled as well so I have a choice. JOhn

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