push button start?
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push button start?
ok heres the deal, my ignition key lock cylinder broke the other day in my 87 944, and besides fixing it I thought hey it might be cool to put a push button start into the car. I was thinking that the switch panel right in front of the shifter(where the sun roof switch is) would be a good place for it. anyone have any thoughts on how to accomplish this. also pictures would be cool if anyones got them. thanks
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its the lock. the part that the key slides into with the tumblers. went to pull the key out and the tumblers came out with it. looks like the pin holding it together failed.
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ouch- i would personally fix the tumbler- get a new one- push button would be a pain to install and make the car too "ricer" me thinks. Maybe if it was a fully stripped race car it would be ok.
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unless you want your car to be easily stolen theres no easy way to get around having to put the key in the ignition.
the easiest way would be to install a remote fuel pump disabler, which you could reactivate with a key fob.
other then that you could setup an RFID system which would be totally awesome but alot of work, or possibly a password protected system like in the transporter.
honestly, its not like your going to install a push button starter because it is at all useful or any more convenient. its just a cool gadget, so i would just live with having to put the key in the ignition
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check this password system out
http://media.putfile.com/pushstart
the easiest way would be to install a remote fuel pump disabler, which you could reactivate with a key fob.
other then that you could setup an RFID system which would be totally awesome but alot of work, or possibly a password protected system like in the transporter.
honestly, its not like your going to install a push button starter because it is at all useful or any more convenient. its just a cool gadget, so i would just live with having to put the key in the ignition
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check this password system out
http://media.putfile.com/pushstart
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) but which forums are these? and if i decide to go with the push button i will put some sort of safety switch, hidden of course.
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dont give up. I think its a great idea. It wont be cheaper than a new key if you do it right but it will be better. I put a remote start on mine... which sound good but is not that practical really.
I think it needs some type of proximity circuit so that you have a button start but still have some security. It is a really simple idea, but does need some smarts behind it. There are a number of simple buttons on ebay if you search "(push, button) start".
I think it should be located where the key is or where the lighter is.
Keep on trying... its a good idea.
I think it needs some type of proximity circuit so that you have a button start but still have some security. It is a really simple idea, but does need some smarts behind it. There are a number of simple buttons on ebay if you search "(push, button) start".
I think it should be located where the key is or where the lighter is.
Keep on trying... its a good idea.
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