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Here's a funtional yet simple and inexpensive mod. An Engine Start switch. These instructions are for the Honda S2000 Engine start switch but it will work with just about any momentary contact switch. The switch is available from your local Honda dealer but it's available from HandA for less. I got it for less then $40 delivered. Sometimes you can find them on Ebay for less. If you want a Ford part, you can order the engine start button for the Ford GT from your Ford dealer but the lowest price found was over $200. I pout the P/N for the Ford switch in the write up for those fo you with deaper pockets.
This mod only requires 2 wires (Hot and a tap into the starter wire from the ignition key; the ground wire is not necessary unles you are using an illuminated switch.)
The light on this switch can't be dimmed because there is no separate connection for the lamp, however it is very dim and not overly obnoxious. The button is a solid red and the only thing that illuminates are the letters.
You don't have to worry about someone pushing the button and driving away with your baby. To operate the switch, you need to have the key in the acc position and then push the button. You might ask 'if you need the key anyway, why bother?' The answer is 'just for the coolness factor'.
The button works well in cars with a manual tranny because the engine wont crank unless the clutch is depressed. I'm not sure what will happen if you are idling in park with an automatic and someone presses the button. I imagine the starter will kick in and make an awful sound as your fly wheel teeth mesh with the starter gears.
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You still have to have the key in the ignition for this to work. You can start the car by either turning the key as you normally do or by just leaving the key in the ACC position and pressing the start button. Again, it doesn't buy you much, it's just a cool looking toy to play with.
Give the guy a break!!! He was mearly giving us instructions on how to do this to your car. He didn't say that you HAD TO DO IT OR YOU WILL DIE!!! Thank him, don't give him a hard time.
Anyways, Thanks, You should post this in the DIY forum.
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It adds as much horsepower as the chin spoilers, rims, non-functional hood scoops, stripes, dash trim, shorty antenna, paited callipers, leather boots, hood struts and all the other styling mods listed in this forum.
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Hey, thanks for the tip. Could be a nice "cool factor mod" One question, what kind of modification was needed for the switch to fit into the power outlet opening or does it fit in exactly? (I didn't read all the instructions yet, so if you cover it there sorry for the question)
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Professor Wizard Date 6/27/2005 9:44:28 AM Mine came with a START button....
IT is on my remote control!
COOL feature!
Mine too! I had the dealer install it.
Here's how I'm wearing out the battery on my remote fob - Click once - driver's door unlocks Click twice - passenger door unlocks Click 3rd time - listen to new throaty exhaust and SMILE!
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Idiot Question Alert! I assume you have to leave the car in neutral if you have remote start and the clutch is somehow bypassed? OR do you not have to depress the clutch to start the new ones?
IF mine was HERE, I'd know that by now!!!!! Grrrrrrr! (building this week??)
I want a start button and a couple of toggles like the NASCAR guys.... they don't have to do anything - they just look cool. ;) Isn't Lexus or someone doing that now? Your "Key" is like a credit card or a RSA ID token or something - long as you have it with you it will start?
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Wldstng05 Date 6/27/2005 10:17:44 AM Idiot Question Alert! I assume you have to leave the car in neutral if you have remote start and the clutch is somehow bypassed? OR do you not have to depress the clutch to start the new ones?
IF mine was HERE, I'd know that by now!!!!! Grrrrrrr! (building this week??)
Well, on mine it's not a problem - there is no clutch. In order to take it out of Park, you have to depress the brake pedal, at which point the remote start turns the car off (or you insert the key and turn on - oh yeah, you cannot kick the starter on while it's running). The brake-kill is to prevent theft while waiting for the car to warm up (or cool off by crankin' the AC). They may not offer it on cars with manual trannies.
It's tough to be patient while waiting on your Stang, but it will be definitely worth the wait!
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The power outlet hole did not need a lot of modification to make the switch fit. We did have to use a dremmel to make the hole a little bigger and to cut 4 nothces for the switch to fit. Here is a picture of the finished job. I don't have my car yet so we did this to my friend's car. It took about 1/2 an afternoon and 1/2 case of beer.
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The power outlet hole did not need a lot of modification to make the switch fit. We did have to use a dremmel to make the hole a little bigger and to cut 4 nothces for the switch to fit. Here is a picture of the finished job. I don't have my car yet so we did this to my friend's car. It took about 1/2 an afternoon and 1/2 case of beer.
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I'm not putting a pink button in my car.
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HaHaHa, it's Red with white letters.
You can get one to match your car from Ignited in red,blue, green or yellow. The switch from ignited has a translucent face and it is designed to fit in a standard cigarrete lighter hole without any modifications. It has a connection point that can be connected to your dash lights so you can dim it with the dash lights if you so desire.
The honda button has a solid red face, and only the letters illuminate.
I believe PEP boys sells the Ignited switch, or you can do a google search for "engine start switch"
The power outlet hole did not need a lot of modification to make the switch fit. We did have to use a dremmel to make the hole a little bigger and to cut 4 nothces for the switch to fit. Here is a picture of the finished job. I don't have my car yet so we did this to my friend's car. It took about 1/2 an afternoon and 1/2 case of beer.
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You guys drink slow....would have gone through a case of beer by then.
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Was just thinking about this mod again today. The instructions say that the key has to be in the ACC position for it to work. Shouldn't the key be in the RUN position for it to start? Is there anybody else here who has done this yet? I don't want a fancy decoration with a pretty light, I want an actual push button start.
Maybe they meant the RUN position. I guess I'm just a little paranoid after having been somewhat ripped off by BMW3hai5 on the Saleen Xenon headlights; which I still haven't installed yet. I have all the pieces, just haven't made time to install them.
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