Engine Push Start Button Install

[Justin B]

They do it because it's ricey and "cool". As far as the question ABOUT the key goes though, I think he was asking whether the car would start still with the key and not the push button, in which case the answer would just depend whether the button was just spliced in at a T with the rest of the wires to the starter, or if the original wires were entirely snipped and rerouted through the switch...in which case then it wouldn't work with just the key as normal. Master of the obvious? Or did I not catch the question right?

IMO, push buttons are cool, but if it requires a key, fuck it. have some other relays going so you need to have some other switches on at the same time before the button can sucessfully start the car, then even a tiny kill switch hidden somewhere else in the car would make it a little more complicated.

[browntown]

Excellent writeup. Just reminded me though. I think it was in the Roundel earlier this year, but one of the editorial bits was on starter buttons. I might be wrong, it could of been one of five different car mags I read. It was a funny article though, saying that the key start was a wonderful invention, and getting RID of the push start was celebrated by all. Now new cars are putting backwards moving technology in and people love it. It's all about fads.

I've started a push button car before, and it was cool for the novelty, but I'm sure I'd get sick of it after a while. I suppose it's because I am of a generation that didn't have to deal with them to begin with, and the last car with a manual choke in my family was when I was 7.

[robtech]

still need the key...


why do it then?

[onaquest]

pics and/or video?


-Ryan

[JamesE30]

It doesnt still start by using the key though, does it?

give me your address so i can take your ride just kidding

ha ha ha...

Yes. It still requires the key.

[franco90]

give me your address so i can take your ride just kidding

[Midnight Sun]

It doesnt still start by using the key though, does it?

[Mr.sexymorningvoice]

yea...thats what my dad does, but i have found the crimp n seal connectors very handy...normal crimp on connector with heatshrink on the insulation, and it is the good kind with the glue...lol good stuff

[StereoInstaller1]

So then are you heat shrinking your connections, or how are you keeping your exterior connections good?

as in under hood stuff? Heat shrink is an excellent option, but generally I simply use Scotch Super 33 electrical tape...the absolute god of all electrical tape. If I am working on an application where water resistance is critical, I simply squirt a gob of silicone sealant in the ends of the connector before inserting the wire and crimping. Learnt that there trick from an Alaskan installer who did amazing work.

Luke

[Mr.sexymorningvoice]

hmm...i am assuming that since your name is stereo installer, then you should know. lol thanks for the tip. But im tellin ya, rosin core solder, or dippin the shit, i got mad skillz...haha. So then are you heat shrinking your connections, or how are you keeping your exterior connections good?

[StereoInstaller1]

ehh...knowing my luck a scotch lock would fall apart when i was trying to show it off to my buddy...just solder and heat shrink those puppies...and never worry about them

Nope...never solder in a car unless forced to. No manufacturer uses solder any more, neither should you. Much higher resistance and solder ALWAYS causes corrosion inside the wire. A quality crimp using a good tool (I use Channel Lock "Wiring Pliers") make a far superior connection.

I will agree that a shitty crimp is inferior to solder, though. Stamped steel crimpers should go in the trash immediately.

Luke

[Mr.sexymorningvoice]

ehh...knowing my luck a scotch lock would fall apart when i was trying to show it off to my buddy...just solder and heat shrink those puppies...and never worry about them

[JamesE30]

currently the button is dangling from the dash like some sort of car bomb trigger.
I have so much shit to do for uni atm, i havn't even had time to think about the poor car.
But i will get pics of it as soon as its done.


As for those connectors, they're fine for now, if ever they fail, there is no issue as the key still works. It's an easy fix anyway. Splicing wires aint hard.

[StereoInstaller1]

Do yourself a favor though...buy a real set of crimpers and THROW AWAY THOSE FUCKING SCOTCHLOCKS!!111ONE!


Tiny contact points do not make a solid connection and they will not stay reliable.

Luke

[Majikal]

whered you mount the button? Pics of finished install?