Push button start?
16 April 2002, 11:13 PM
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What would one need to do to create push button start on a MY94 WRX wagon?
Wiring diagram would be nice?
what parts do you need?
I know you can get a kit from richbrook, but I don't like the look of the switch, so would ideally want to use a scooby foglight switch, if at all possible.
[Edited by Markus - 4/16/2002 11:17:46 PM]
Wiring diagram would be nice?
what parts do you need?
I know you can get a kit from richbrook, but I don't like the look of the switch, so would ideally want to use a scooby foglight switch, if at all possible.
[Edited by Markus - 4/16/2002 11:17:46 PM]
17 April 2002, 03:19 PM
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Exactamundo Adam. You'll still need to put the key in and turn it to the on poistion, then press the big ol button, mmmm, tacky! i like it!
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17 April 2002, 09:02 PM
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damn right mate, damn right.
have looked at the richbrook one, but I'm not really wanting to pay 35 quid for one. or am I being cheap?
have looked at the richbrook one, but I'm not really wanting to pay 35 quid for one. or am I being cheap?
18 April 2002, 12:08 PM
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How about getting the start button from the S2000 - probably less than the one you are looking at.
As an aside, there is another sort of push start, but you need a couple of large mates ...
Duncan
How about getting the start button from the S2000 - probably less than the one you are looking at.
As an aside, there is another sort of push start, but you need a couple of large mates ...
Duncan
18 April 2002, 04:05 PM
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someone else mentioned laguna as well.
On a more serious note, would this effect my immobilisor and tracker? guessing not as you still use the key to put it to the 'on' position, it's just the button replaces the final 'twist' to start, this sound correct?
On a more serious note, would this effect my immobilisor and tracker? guessing not as you still use the key to put it to the 'on' position, it's just the button replaces the final 'twist' to start, this sound correct?
19 April 2002, 12:53 PM
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19 April 2002, 02:20 PM
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Had a look at the Richbrook website last night which lead me to www.speeding.co.uk who had these starters and loads of other kit. They also do free delivery in the UK. Needless to say the credit card took a bit of a pounding.
Steve
Edied due to crappy spelling.
[Edited by stephen30 - 4/19/2002 2:21:44 PM]
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Edied due to crappy spelling.
[Edited by stephen30 - 4/19/2002 2:21:44 PM]
20 April 2002, 01:02 PM
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Markus - let us know how you get on and the findings of your investigations! 
Chris has always wanted one of these and I might just like to suprise him with it
Oh - and it is tarty...but it's so
Jen
Chris has always wanted one of these and I might just like to suprise him with it
Oh - and it is tarty...but it's so
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20 April 2002, 06:18 PM
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Sorry to pee on your fireworks, but you *cannot* use a foglamp switch.
The action of the start button is to engage the starter, and once the engine has started and you release the button it cuts off the current and thus releases the starter solenoid. This is effectively the same way the key works - when the key returns to the run position after it has started it releases the starter solenoid and the starter motor drive dog gear.
If you have an on/off switch like a foglamp one, rather than a push/release under it's own spring one that always cuts the power off, there is a danger that you will not actually release the switch and cut the starter current off and then the engine will be driving the starter dog mechanism - not a good idea.
If you are going to do this (and i'm not saying you shouldn't, only the type of switch to use), a switch such as the type of push on/automatically switch off one that TVR/Honda and others use will be a necessity.
Sorry to pee on your fireworks, but you *cannot* use a foglamp switch.
The action of the start button is to engage the starter, and once the engine has started and you release the button it cuts off the current and thus releases the starter solenoid. This is effectively the same way the key works - when the key returns to the run position after it has started it releases the starter solenoid and the starter motor drive dog gear.
If you have an on/off switch like a foglamp one, rather than a push/release under it's own spring one that always cuts the power off, there is a danger that you will not actually release the switch and cut the starter current off and then the engine will be driving the starter dog mechanism - not a good idea.
If you are going to do this (and i'm not saying you shouldn't, only the type of switch to use), a switch such as the type of push on/automatically switch off one that TVR/Honda and others use will be a necessity.
(I believe that is a momentary make switch)
30 April 2002, 09:18 AM
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soz chaps, been a bit busy (sharking n all ) I have the kit sitting at home and it looks fairly simple to fit. Hopefully have it fitted within the next few weeks. will keep you all posted on it.
) I have the kit sitting at home and it looks fairly simple to fit. Hopefully have it fitted within the next few weeks. will keep you all posted on it.
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