** Post Your Engine Start Buttons!! **
08-13-2009, 02:01 PM
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** Post Your Engine Start Buttons!! **
I tried searching for a thread like this but I couldn't find one. Sorry if it's a repost. If it is, tell me and I'll request to have it deleted...
I used to have an engine start button in my civic a few weeks ago but I sold it. I started missing it again so I searched all over the place and finally won one on eBay with OEM pig tails for a nice price.
This thread is for simply showing off your engine start location or giving ideas on where to put it
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Where I used to have mine (but want a different location now, higher up on the dash somewhere):
I used to have an engine start button in my civic a few weeks ago but I sold it. I started missing it again so I searched all over the place and finally won one on eBay with OEM pig tails for a nice price.
This thread is for simply showing off your engine start location or giving ideas on where to put it
.Where I used to have mine (but want a different location now, higher up on the dash somewhere):
08-13-2009, 02:09 PM
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Re: ** Post Your Engine Start Buttons!! **
The hazard light button is a perfect location for S2000 start button, it fits perfect, if you go to clubsi.com and search under the tips and tricks section there is a guy who has a step by step on how to do it.
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Re: ** Post Your Engine Start Buttons!! **
I don't want it there. I use my hazard button. I'd imagine you could shove it under the dash so you could hit it from underneath but I don't want that. I like it where it's mounted.
Thanks though. I've considered that place already. I deleted the cruise control button and dimmer switch and got OEM covers and thought about putting it in one of the holes... But that would require cutting some of the dash since the button is bigger. Iffy on that. Don't know any other decent spots.
Thanks though. I've considered that place already. I deleted the cruise control button and dimmer switch and got OEM covers and thought about putting it in one of the holes... But that would require cutting some of the dash since the button is bigger. Iffy on that. Don't know any other decent spots.
08-13-2009, 03:00 PM
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how much would a push start button run you?, im curious because i wanna do that to my eg any good info on how, vaspeeder i like your set up there, whats the switch for?
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You can buy one from majestichonda for like $32 + shipping. But you'd need to find the wiring harness or rig one up yourself.
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Re: ** Post Your Engine Start Buttons!! **
1. Key must be turned to provide power to the push button, which then activates the starter
2. Key is no longer required
Most people with street cars opt to require the use of a key, when the key is turned, it has a few positions, usually accessories (dash lights, etc.), 'on', where power is provided to the fuel pump, and start, where the starter gets hit with power. You want to take the starter output and attach it to one side of your push button starter, with the push button's power source as switched ignition (accessories).
In this way, the key is turned, power goes to one end of the push button, and power is provided to the fueling system. You push down the button, the starter gets hit with power and turns over the engine.
Depending on your application (eg s2000 button) you might opt to do this installation with a relay, or if your switch can handle the amps being provided to the starter, the relay is not required.
With option number 2, you would use the push button along with an ignition toggle switch (kill switch), you would have battery power running into the toggle switch, which would then go to your ECU, fueling system, etc., and one end of the push button. The other end of the push button goes to the starter. In this way, you flip the switch, the car is 'on', and pushing the button causes the starter to actuate, and turn the engine over, starting the car.
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Thanks alot man soon as my build up of my car starts up next month or so, that is one of many things i am going to do to the hatch.
Get the wiring diagram for your ignition switch, you can wire it in one of two ways:
1. Key must be turned to provide power to the push button, which then activates the starter
2. Key is no longer required
Most people with street cars opt to require the use of a key, when the key is turned, it has a few positions, usually accessories (dash lights, etc.), 'on', where power is provided to the fuel pump, and start, where the starter gets hit with power. You want to take the starter output and attach it to one side of your push button starter, with the push button's power source as switched ignition (accessories).
In this way, the key is turned, power goes to one end of the push button, and power is provided to the fueling system. You push down the button, the starter gets hit with power and turns over the engine.
Depending on your application (eg s2000 button) you might opt to do this installation with a relay, or if your switch can handle the amps being provided to the starter, the relay is not required.
With option number 2, you would use the push button along with an ignition toggle switch (kill switch), you would have battery power running into the toggle switch, which would then go to your ECU, fueling system, etc., and one end of the push button. The other end of the push button goes to the starter. In this way, you flip the switch, the car is 'on', and pushing the button causes the starter to actuate, and turn the engine over, starting the car.
1. Key must be turned to provide power to the push button, which then activates the starter
2. Key is no longer required
Most people with street cars opt to require the use of a key, when the key is turned, it has a few positions, usually accessories (dash lights, etc.), 'on', where power is provided to the fuel pump, and start, where the starter gets hit with power. You want to take the starter output and attach it to one side of your push button starter, with the push button's power source as switched ignition (accessories).
In this way, the key is turned, power goes to one end of the push button, and power is provided to the fueling system. You push down the button, the starter gets hit with power and turns over the engine.
Depending on your application (eg s2000 button) you might opt to do this installation with a relay, or if your switch can handle the amps being provided to the starter, the relay is not required.
With option number 2, you would use the push button along with an ignition toggle switch (kill switch), you would have battery power running into the toggle switch, which would then go to your ECU, fueling system, etc., and one end of the push button. The other end of the push button goes to the starter. In this way, you flip the switch, the car is 'on', and pushing the button causes the starter to actuate, and turn the engine over, starting the car.
