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How hard is it to add a start button for these cars.
One that would still require the key.

You would probably have to tap into the contacts in the key cylinder for the start portion of it.

Doesn't make much sense to have to put the key in, turn it to on, and then press a button to start it. Maybe if you found a way to add the proximity sensor from another car so you could leave the keys in your pocket.

I really don't think its possible, or that the end justifies the means or cost though.

BonneMe did it on his 93.

Didn't Jason run his off one of the console switch pod buttons?

He put a new button on the dash bezel.

The first time he used the TC button, but it couldn't handle the load so he put in a bigger switch I think.

Bonnememn wrote:I think it's fried... The circuit is good, and all the wiring seems to be in order. It's been used 3x on that circuit, off of a 15amp fuse, into a 10amp fuse to start it.

Today i hit it, and nothing, smell something funny, see smoke from the button, the safety light dies, and a fuse blows.

How much current can a TC button take? :?

Its just a "Cool" feature IMO.
Nothing beats that big Red Start Button

Sadden wrote:Its just a "Cool" feature IMO.
Nothing beats that big Red Start Button

Couldn't one of the pod buttons still be used, but just to trigger a relay, using only that very insignificant current?

The only way I could see it being cool is if you add the proximity stuff so the key stays in your pocket.

Otherwise, I agree with Ed, that its very rice if you put in the key, turn it to on, and then reach for a separate button to start it.

Don't wow them with show, wow them with go.

you can do this with a old style horn button ,or doorbell button modifed . have done this on regal when ign was bad, and i was poor. drop starter and run hot wire from starter to switch and ground from starter. just bascially crossing starter . work,s laugh now but works

Not Rice IMO..
Even with the gen II M62 the car scoots along quite nicely.
And lays rubber well...
I'm sure we can almost all relate to that.
Lots of performance oriented plans.
But the start button is just what seems like a cool easy mod.
Ill just do it with dad..

I think it's kinda cool.

I think it has the potential to be cool, but only if you remove the necessity to insert the key.

If you have to insert the key, turn it to on, then reach to a different button to start the car, it seems counterproductive, and IMO VERY rice.

Now, if you can figure out a key proximity set up where you can leave the key in your pocket and start the car, that would be cool.

00Beast wrote:Don't wow them with show, wow them with go.

or wow them with hundreds of unwanted annoying posts

Ed Juan

You want to do this for looks, but yet your going to look like a TOOL when you insert the key, turn it, and then press a useless button. If your going to do this, you should add a fart can and giant wing "cuz their legit bro" (in ricer speak).

Go for it, your bonneville will be unique. As far as being useless I dont think so, i have a kill switch and have to do the same thing to start my car

If you have lots of loooooong lights in your area, I could totally see doing this to save a few bucks at the pump.

Now a start/stop switch is something to consider. Then you keep the ignition key glued into the igntion, and have to merely press a button.

Proximity one is in the plans for the future.
This would just sort of be a prologue.
We'll see how much energy i have in the next couple days.