I know you guys have that blank spot where the cruise control switch goes on the other integras...and i'm assuming some of you have used that spot to put the S2000 start button there, I'm going to take out my dimmer switch and put a S2000 start button in place of that and I was curious what exactly i would need to do that...if any of you guys have a list of parts or anything like that, it'd be great...pictures too, thanks

 

anyone?

 

There was a large thread on the H/A tech board from some guy's in Australia...

They all had their dealers do it.. but what do they know..heh heh...

It only cost them about $90.00 labor, so it couldn't have been that complicated.

 

You talking about this thread?
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id...=513355#513355

 

Bingo... dat da one

 

I don't get it.. Do you put the key in and then press the button or what?

 

 

i think D has it..hes into that kinda stuff..i would ask him about it

 

Good call EP

 

I've done it...what do you need to know?

 

how does it work? is it an easy install?? what has to be connected???

 

Yea i would like to know also.

 

I'd like to know the same thing. Ive seen some remote starters on cars (kind of like an alarm key chain that can start your car). I'm assuming this is similar?

 

i want to know what parts i'll need other than just the button itself.

 

basicly you need four legged relay, one from your ignition, one to your ignition loom, one to you illumination(because the light up at dark), and one to ground.

 

they light up? at night? NICE

 

You'll need some kind of female connection...I used a coonector off of an old floppy disk drive and it works nicely

Some wires..color coded suggested

Wire Splicers

scissors

philips screw driver

some type of wire tester is suggested but not necessary

 

Actually only three is needed

1. ignition
2. 12V power source
3. negative ground

 

You put the key in and click it over twice. Then, instead of turning the key further and holding it (in the 'start' position), you let go of the key and just hold down the Engine Start button.

Justin

 

Here's some more details of what I did:



If you look at the back, you'll see five prongs...(as below) with the shorter side of the plastic connector on top, the first three prongs on the left are the only ones in use 1. ignition 2. 12V power source 3. negative ground...don't try soldering wires to the prongs as many sites suggest doing...its way too much work not to mention a poor connection.



This very inexpensive connector was a life saver!! It came off of an old pc I had. I was the connector that gave power to the floppy disk drive. You can go to any electronics store like Fry's or Radio Shack and pick it up...probably only costs about a buck, but are like gold nuggets! It'll save you a lot of headaches. plug right into the back of the switch...since it only has four connection, it'll miss the last prong, which isn't used anyways.



As seen below ...a near perfect fit...you may need to bend the fifth prong slightly to get it in ....I cut the fourth wire because it just got in the way..I then bought some colored wires (red, black and blue), and some vinyl electrical tape to extend the wires so that are long enough to splice with the oem car wiring.





I'm skipping the steps to installing into the car because I currently have no pics to show...but I can give you the steps in a later post if anyones really interested..

heres what the final product looked like...a bit blury..sorry




[Modified by MiraiZ, 8:51 PM 10/29/2001]

 

"But what do they know..heh heh..." - well, given I'm not a Auto-Electrician (IT Consultant/Contractor) and would not know the first thing about the wiring inside my ITR. Plus by letting the dealer do it, they give me a warranty on all work (should it f*ck up) and I don't void anything!

So I ask you - is that so stupid??

At least us drivers from 'Down Under' don't have to push the clutch in OR do anything else (besides press the 'button' once, to start the car)!!


[Modified by Aussie_ITR-0239, 9:57 PM 10/29/2001]

 

But dude if you saw and realize how simple it is, you too would think $90 in labor is a bit ridiculous...I always try everything myself first...and if it doesn't look like it'll work out, I'll seek perfessional help

 

I just completed this install this weekend (many thanks to BudMan for tech assist). You really don't need the 4 pin, or better, a five pin plug as pictured in this thread although it WILL make the install easier.

I used a NAPA 5 pin relay, part # AR272; you NEED to wire this as a normally open relay connection.

Definately the hardest part of the job is hogging out material fron the center on the dummy cruise "switch" on the dashboard, once you get in to the job you will understand. dremel tool is best for this part of the job. The goal is to have the button neatly slide through this without ******* up the "tabs" the trim piece uses for mounting in the dash.

I put together a powerpoint diagram with pin locations and feeds and destinations of each of the wires for both the relay and the starter button. Also, someone below states that starter button pins 4 and 5 are unused is only partially right. If you want the resistance, or reostat function of your dimmer (across the steering column) you will be using these pins, so if you get a 5 prong female connector for the starter button, that would be best. I soldered and wrapped all of my connections, but again, the plug connector would be ideal.

If you need any help email and I will get the powerpoint out to any who need it.

 

will this install affect the key immobilization feature on the 2001 itr?, in any way, just curious

 

I would also like to know this as well..