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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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Did only the 2006 LS430 come with push button start?

I dont recall seeing it on a lot of 430s, but I had the use of a 2006 a few years ago and it had it.

I searched but didnt really come up with an answer...
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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The LS430 did not come equipped with push button start in any years of production. Maybe it was an LS460 built in 06.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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Perhaps you're thinking of SmartAccess keyless start? No need to insert key into ignition as long as the SmartAccess key is within range of detection.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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Never has the LS430 had a push button start. Might be talking about an 2007 LS460, which were built in 2006.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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I had the 05 LS430. While the key stayed in my pocket, I still had to turn the ignition to start, not push.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by R Z
I had the 05 LS430. While the key stayed in my pocket, I still had to turn the ignition to start, not push.
And that is the key-less ignition (start) system.

I always wondered if a push button can be cleanly done on an LS430. You gotta love that PUSH BUTTON TO START every time you get in the car.
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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Since the steering column lock seems to be electrical, it might be possible to activate the lock mechanism and electrical start and accessory functions with some kind of logic circuit off a newer car or aftermarket.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...g-sharing.html
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tHeKiNg911
And that is the key-less ignition (start) system.

I always wondered if a push button can be cleanly done on an LS430. You gotta love that PUSH BUTTON TO START every time you get in the car.
It would be cool if it could be done. A guy on here did a push start setup on his SC300 where he pressed the radio's power/volume ****. It was pretty cool.
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Not bad.

But would look better with a fitment of an Avalon push button or similar in my opinion.
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Probably could be done with the incorporation of an remote start system that can work with a push of a button. I used to do this type of work so it can happen.
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Originally Posted by Slvr surfr
Probably could be done with the incorporation of an remote start system that can work with a push of a button. I used to do this type of work so it can happen.
Hey surfr how much would something like this cost?
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Funny how the lowly 2005 Prius we used to own had push button start but the top of the line Lexus doesn't.
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Originally Posted by tHeKiNg911
Hey surfr how much would something like this cost?
Adding that system ranges from $199-$600 as far as i can remember. Now adding the custom job of adding the push button and its installation labor can be an additional $75-$100. Depends on the installer.
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Originally Posted by peteyx
Funny how the lowly 2005 Prius we used to own had push button start but the top of the line Lexus doesn't.
I think that has something to do with generational tech application.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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If someone knows how to really do it. I'm willing to pay them $700. That's not bad at all.

When that's done, will the remote features be able to be done. Like remote start Etc.
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