What I have and plan to do...

I do not want to use a key to unlock wheel, or start the car.

I got the ECM / VATs covered....

Will removing the key cylinder solve the problem of the wheel locking?

Can I bypass the ignition switch at the bottom of the column?

I will have an alarm remote start (1 way of starting it)

The other method, I want to use a on / off button (to activate ignition) which powers a keypad, if you enter the right code, it allows access to start the car via 2dn momentary button (starter)... The keypad is a DEI Alarm accessory.

Here is a pic...

the top left red button would be for ignition, which would turn on the keypad to the right... if correct code is entered, then it allows you to use the big red button on the right to start the engine... (2 white switches are for windows, red and green for disco lights, smoke, etc



Any advice or notes would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,

Rafael

 

which button is for "turbo boost"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arL04K3HLMw

 

i would entirely remove the locking mechanism from the column.

 

The turbo boost button is elsewhere

Locking Mechanism, the key cylinder, does that include the ignition switch at the bottom?

thank,

Rafael

 

you have to remove the lock that engages the lock plate. I would replace the ignition switch with an 80amp relay.

 

You will need to remove all the wires that go to Ign switch and rewire them through your switch panel ( or pref relays )

 

To remove the locking function of the wheel, you need to remove either the lock plate or the lock pin. Both are located in the column. The lock plate is the easier of the 2 to remove since you have to take it out to get the pin out, IIRC. I would still remove the key cylinder and smooth the column where it was and paint over it.

As for the pushbutton start, all the wires you need are at the bottom of the column. Use relays to make the connections, control the relays from your buttons.

Also, make sure you wire in a cutoff relay that shuts off whichever button you are using to actually engage the starter. That way if the button is accidentally pressed while the engine is running so you don't damage your starter or flexplate.

 

Thats so knight rider its not even funny why dont you just buy the dash that goes with? haha

 

Last I heard, he IS doing a Knight Rider conversion.

 

AFAIK the lock plate needs to be in place to hold other stuff in. Best bet would be to remove the pin that holds into the slots in the plate.. OR you can modify the lockplate and remove the teeth from it and re-install it and everything will work the way it should without locking the wheel.

Is that a 'thug bug'? I have always likes the keypad starters.

 

Hey Bradley, It's Rafael... I bought a few things from you...

Yes it's Kitt... what gave it away, the black T top with turbo cast wheels and caps?

thanks all for your help...

Rafael

 

the only thing you need is that angry British guy telling you what to do and your gold. haha
i love seeing kitt replicas i think they are so cool

 

William Daniels is actually from New York!

Yup, I already have the dash too

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/242114...ntiac-firebird

 

Yeah, I remember ya, how goes it? I knew you were doing a knight rider replica, lol. I am actually thinking of getting the KITT bumper on my car when I get it painted, because I would need a new bumper anyway.

 

Yeah, I sold my notchback yesterday... gonna use that rear window I bought from you... looking for a rear window without the 3rd brake light.. or If I can remove it and the stuff it has on the glass too....
Raf

 

Oh, you finally got the notch sold? Cool, should net you some money for your project, lol. I think if you remove the third brake like, isnt there 2 holes in the glass where it mounts? I'm not sure, but why don't you want a third brake light?