questions about push button start

[Captain N]

Hey guys I was reading the thread in the DIY thread about doing a push button start. I want to do this mod but was wondering how to wire it so you do not need the key to start it. I think its real cool but find it annoying that you have to insert the key turn it have way and than reach some where else and push a button to start it.

I was thinking of hiding a switch somewhere unseen in the car that I have to push to turn on the ACC I think and than hit the push button start button to actually start the car. I have a xA that is standard so I know I would still have to push in the clutch.

Any info would be appreciated.

[HammeredRooster]

just tap the acc wire on your igniton and run to to a switch. from the switch to the battery. turning the switch on powers acc wire after the ignition.
The REAL problem is the steering wheel lock. the car will start and go, you just can't turn unless you put your key in and turn it to unlock the column.
You can take your ignition switch out and remove the locking pin but that just makes it a little easier for somene to steal the car.
And last, if you want to bypass having to push in the clutch, I can tell you how to do that. I wouldnt do it unless you NEVER park your car in gear and NO ONE else EVER drives your car. I have mine on a switch. i am working on designing a safety for it so that it will only start in neutral.

[Captain N]

Ok I think I'm going to stick with having to put the key in and turn it to the ACC position and then hitting the button.

I was wondering though. Could I just daisy chain my wire from the ignition wire to the switch instead of cutting it? This way I can start the car with the key if I wish or use the push button.

I ask this because than it will be easier for when I drop the car off at the dealership I don't have to leave instructions on how to start my car.

Also if anyone knows. I am going to use the wires that use to be for my stereo volume control buttons. I took off the buttons that were there and put my own in. the wires go into a harness into the steering wheel but than I'm not sure where they go from there. I would assume under the steering column some where, but wasn't sure if they just went up to the radio becuase the were radio control buttons

[HammeredRooster]

Yes, you can just daisy chain it. that is the way I did mine, just be careful not to push the button again when the car is already started.
Same with the clutch bypass, I just daisied it so the switch is an over-ride. everything still works stock no matter if its on or off

Its been a while but I think one of the plugins on the back of the stock radio is the steering wheel controls. when you get done putting in an aftermarket radio, it will be the bundle of wires left over that doesnt go anywhere. I am going to change my steering buttons too but havent found anything cool enough to put up there yet. The push start is a good idea !

[Captain N]

Nice thanks for the info I def going to get started on this. How easy is it to bypass the clutch? Also what happens if someone parks it in gear? Usually the dealership does this when I drop it off.

[HammeredRooster]

its easy to bypass the clutch but like I said, you have to take precautions. I NEVER park mine in gear and I ALWAYS check when I get in to make sure. AND I still use the clutch most of the time. I dont use the bypass switch very often. I put it in more as a convinience for when I need to reach in and keep starting it.

In fact, for the push button start there is a D.I.Y. on how to wire it up. Its two relays and a button. I just havent found the right button for mine let. Let me see if I can find the how to. Its piggy-backed and everything. start it with the button OR the key.

[cyclotron_burst]

if you want to do the push button start thing ask Kyle (OkieBoom)...I believe he still has his car wired up that way