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Mar 18, 2010 | 12:22 AM

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Correct me if I'm wrong...

I really like this idea, but my question is that, could I can get any button and wire to the ignition switch? Engine start button is just a normal button and you can get normal button even smaller if wanted at radioshack. The button just sends the signal to ignition switch which will turn the starter and turn on the engine.

Yes, you could use any button. But, the engine start buttons are made for larger loads and the smaller buttons can burn up very fast unless you have a relay, and possibly a resistor depending on the size of the button. Just make sure its not a toggle button.

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:57 AM

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Yes thats true, and if you wanted to use small button, just use the relay, like Cleanshots stated.

Heres my video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYGKF5aHQ8

Excuse the mess, i'm in the middle of project

Mar 18, 2010 | 06:23 AM

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In that video, he try to start the engine with the key and nothin happen. Does that mean he cut his ignition wire and rewired to cig lighter? I just wanna tap into the ignition so i can use either the button or turn the key to start the engine?

Mar 18, 2010 | 07:25 AM

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I would really like to know this as well!

Mar 18, 2010 | 11:24 AM

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Yes if the key no longer works then the ignition wire was cut. you can tap into it if you want to be able to use the key and button to start

Mar 18, 2010 | 02:19 PM

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^^^ what he said. You cut it if you want to start only with the switch, but tap into it if you want to use both.

Mar 18, 2010 | 11:15 PM

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i also thought i would clear up something else. I ran a wire directly to my starter and by passed the switch completely. The only reason i did that is because i had a problem with my clutch sensor and the key would not start the car before. So thats why i just decided to install the push button starter i had

And here is the video of mine, its in the DIY thread i posted but i figured i would put it here too

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Mar 19, 2010 | 01:50 AM

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Hmmmm....this video i came across is pretty interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsiplaBRD00&NR=1

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Mar 20, 2010 | 12:33 AM

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it may just be me, but i don't like how thats set up. he would still have to use the key to unlock the steering wheel, and i would be afraid of bumping it while going down the road.

Mar 20, 2010 | 10:23 AM

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sick! im definetly gonna do this!

Mar 20, 2010 | 06:53 PM

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yes i am game! just curious if anyone has put it in the ignition location? thats what i want to do so it will look like it came from the factory like that

Mar 21, 2010 | 12:29 AM

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I did this about four years ago, before some $&%* broke into my car. I enjoyed the look, because it seemed more racy (not to be confused with ricey)....

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