hey everyone i usually post in the i30 forums but i thought that this would be a question best answered by u maxim guys im looking to install a engine start button where my cig lighter is, does anyone have a diy for this or something that wud remotly help me out i checked the faq and google and havent gotten too far lols thanks for any help

 

I don't think I ever heard of this. I like the idea. Bump

 

It wouldn't be that hard, install the button, and tap the appropriate wires in the ignition switch.

 

Personally I think it would be kind of pointless unless you are planning to install a proximity key so you dont have to put the key in the ignition.

Just my .02

 

Sorry man, can't help you. I like the idea a lot though. Try searching some ricer forums... I'm sure those people have a million write-ups for that

 

I think the whole thing is pointless. It's just trying to add on the same functionless gimmick that Infiniti and Lexus have on the new M and GS class cars. I think Buick and Mercury had that in the 1950's. One of the car builders also had the starter on the gas pedal back then, too. Both ideas died out within a few years.

If you decide to do this, I'll swap ignition switches with you. My switch works fine in "Accessory" or "On" but I have to lift the key a funny way to get it to start. No use wasting a good ignition switch on a car with a pushbutton start. :P

 

I think its a great idea, but my electric skills would burn down the car if i ever tried to acomplish something like this.

 

here u go
http://www.geocities.com/bracecraig/maxima/kill/

 

this makes the car real easy to steal....i wouldnt recomend it

 

hope you live ina good neighborhood, and have an alarm

 

how so? you'll still need to stick the key in and turn to "ACC" before you can start the car...pressing the button w/o the key won't do anything.

 

what about a code system like the transporter??

the proximity keys are a good idea though.


lexus isnt the only company that does that.its also done by acura btw.

 

kk thanks for all the ideas guys and yea i do have an alarm (See sig) also u have to have the key in for it to start

 

Yes, the car won't be theoretically any easier to steal. It won't work in "ACC" though, you still need to turn the key into the "ON" position. The "START" position after that is what you'll be eliminating.

I guess you guys never have anything like cell phone chargers to plug in? There's only one power jack in the car.

Mazda has it too. A friend of mine has an '04 Mazda 3 with a proximity key.

 

i installed one for my friend...also we installed a keypad that wont allow the car to be started without appropriet code.... here is how it works.... key will not start the car unless key code is entered.....the push botton will start the car without key ONLY if key code is entered....but if key is in ON position the button WILL start the car....

afcourse i dont like the keypad idea adding that it cost alot on ebay...but something that looks nice...thinking of breaking down the buttons and doing custom install along the dash...