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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Car: 1992 Z28 Z03
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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:

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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Car: 72 nova/ 90 camaro rs,04 suburban
Engine: blown 327/ 355/306/355/5.3
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Axle/Gears: 342/411/456/ moser axles
Re: Push button start

that's a really good idea!
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Old Apr 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?
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Old Apr 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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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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Re: Push button start

Ok. Nice and simple.

I love that you have the original stereo in there, btw.
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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Re: Push button start

Ha, yeah I have no intention of replacing it, unless I replace it with a factory CD player.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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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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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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Re: Push button start

That's just awesome!
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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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Re: Push button start

It looks like it belongs there.
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Re: Push button start

Do you have a link to what button you bought? Or the size of the button? Much appreciated
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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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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