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Old 04-28-2014, 09:05 PM
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Push button start

Yanked out the cigarette lighter that I don't use, and wired in a push button start I nabbed from eBay. Not really much to it, but I dig it. Yes, you have to turn a key and then push the button, but I don't complain about having to raise my arm up for a couple seconds


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The next few pics are just pre-wire so I could test it. Doesn't look nearly that sloppy once I was ready to button it all up


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Didn't have to drill out the cigarette lighter hole at all. Fit perfectly.

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The final product:

Old 04-28-2014, 09:08 PM
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Re: Push button start

that's a really good idea!
Old 04-29-2014, 11:14 AM
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Re: Push button start

Neat. Does the button control just the starter motor circuit? And can you still start it with the key or do you need to use the button to do the cranking?
Old 04-29-2014, 11:16 AM
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Re: Push button start

It simply replaces turning the key to activate the starter. Functions the same as on motorcycles. I could probably wire it parallel to the key system so I could use either.
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Ok. Nice and simple.

I love that you have the original stereo in there, btw.
Old 04-29-2014, 11:27 AM
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Ha, yeah I have no intention of replacing it, unless I replace it with a factory CD player.
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Re: Push button start

This is nice. I wish someone sold a keyfob/alarm system with start button. I would buy/install that in a second if it wasn't out of this world in pricing. I like what you did with the space, but I would want to replace my keys and without a keyfob it wouldn't be a good idea.
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That's just awesome!
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Re: Push button start

It looks like it belongs there.
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Do you have a link to what button you bought? Or the size of the button? Much appreciated
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Re: Push button start

Which wires on the ignition switch plug did you use for the button?
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