slitherv10
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Where do I get the correct kit to do this install? Anyone done it before?
Want to put push button start on 96 gts
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Nsane1
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Hmm that would be cool I bet its possible, and probably never done before...
Fatboy 18
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Lots of people have done this, there is an Illustrated guide in the How-Tos section
Honda S2000 Engine start button.
Trouble is I think only members can now see the How-to guides.
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads...lustrated-How-To?highlight=s2000+engine+start
Indy did it a slightly different way.
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/670182-S2000-push-button-start?highlight=s2000+engine+start
denniskgb
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i think you can put it on any car. for example we were selling 03 Eclipse and there was a problem starting the car, every other time it would not crank. $7.00 (push button) later my mechanic rewired ignition and there it was not a problem, car was sold.
Mopar Steve
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The start button is possibly one on the most useless features on our cars. It only adds a step in starting. You still have to turn the key, and then push a separate button. If our vehicles had a proximity feature (key doesn't have to be inserted only in your pocket) then get in and push the button, Great. Ours is a poser start button. I just don't get it.
Fatboy 18
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Its for FUN, I do a lot of charity track days and give many kids Joy rides, they relate my car to the Viper GTSR on PlayStation.
I get the kids to push the big red button and the car fires into life, they love it.......................................But most of all, SO DO I
It adds to the race look.
I put mine in place of the cigarette lighter socket, did not like the idea of advertising a tobacco lighter giving rides to kids with cancer.
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I get the kids to push the big red button and the car fires into life, they love it.......................................But most of all, SO DO I
It adds to the race look.
I put mine in place of the cigarette lighter socket, did not like the idea of advertising a tobacco lighter giving rides to kids with cancer.
Click on picture for more photos
Fatboy 18
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Another install guide with more photos
http://revlimiter.net/mods/s2000_button.php
http://revlimiter.net/mods/s2000_button.php
Stuntman
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I agree. Plus most of the people end up hacking up the start button wiring and don't properly splice into the factory harness.
Mopar Steve
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What's wrong with wire nuts and masking tape?
Fatboy 18
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Come on guys keep it positive, a Viper owner has asked for some advice, we all have different ideas about our cars.
I spliced into the two cables under the steering column, then twisted the wire back to open the strands, fed in the new wire and interlocked it by twisting the strands tight, then used solder, and Heat shrink wire sleeving.
If anyone is not comfortable doing wiring, seek professional help. Electrical fires are not a good thing on a car!
I spliced into the two cables under the steering column, then twisted the wire back to open the strands, fed in the new wire and interlocked it by twisting the strands tight, then used solder, and Heat shrink wire sleeving.
If anyone is not comfortable doing wiring, seek professional help. Electrical fires are not a good thing on a car!
Mopar Steve
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deleted, never mind.
Installing a push button.....WHY ??? The only way a push button works is also when you have a keyfob in your pocket and the car recognizes you via the fob's presence...putting in a button requires tying into the brakes to keep from starting without touching the brakes ....etc....!!
Fatboy 18
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OK, an update for you.
With the How To guide posted, you have two options, you can start the car with the key or turn key to Ignition on and press the Engine Start button.
The car will not start using either option until you press the clutch pedal fully down. So there is no chance of anyone pressing the button and moving the car,
Paul Hawker
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Believe the purpose of the START button is for race track use or LeMans type starts where the driver must sprint over to their car, put on seat belts, start the car and drive away.
With the button you do not need to mess with the keys. The car can be turned on, and only need the driver to push the button to fire up the engine.
Also allows for easier restarts if the driver stalls the car.
Also, just a cool thing to have.
With the button you do not need to mess with the keys. The car can be turned on, and only need the driver to push the button to fire up the engine.
Also allows for easier restarts if the driver stalls the car.
Also, just a cool thing to have.
Stuntman
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There really aren't any races that do race starts like that anymore. IIRC, Porsches keys are on the left side of the column because it saved a fraction of a second on LeMans style race starts way back in the day.
You still need the keys to turn ignition on for this application.
Not really any easier than turning a key IMO.
I believe in an interview with designers in the past they noted the push button was really just there for fun. It was a novel idea they had to make the car seem more like the race car it is. It wasn't necessarily intended to be anything more than a novelty. Humorously enough, it's one thing my mom wishes her 94 had whenever she drives my 04. It's just a preference thing. I think it's more fun to start a car with a button than a key, plus it saves the wear and tear on keys to some degree. My brother has a 94 Dakota that has broken two ignition cylinders just because of the spring pressure to start it. A button eliminates the extra force the keys can be put under if you turn the key head instead of the tabs on the ignition cylinder itself.
vancouver-gts
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FWIW, older english cars [ and airplanes] have the ign key on push button start setup. Friend's 58 Austin Healey is one of them. I'd prefer the push button start over the key onlysystem. Some ign key location [ my 99 GTS ] on the steering column is not the most comfortable, forcing and twisting my hand turning the key. Actually, my 64 Lincoln was more comfortable just turning my hand to the right in ONE direction only with the ign switch in the dash. Lot of old cars had the ign in the dash back then.
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Mopar Steve
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The ignition switch was moved to the column to facilitate the locking of the steering wheel.
Paul Hawker
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Seems I remember that some cars from the 50's had their starter buttons on the floor. Also remember some cars having their windshield washer squitters on the floor too.
vancouver-gts
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Hi/Lo beam switch was also on the floor in many cars including my Lincoln. That beam sensor on the dash also switched from hi to low when a car approached on the the opposite lanes. There was a knob on it to calibrate how far it needed to be activated.
Wow, that's pretty cool tech from that long ago. Never heard of that one myself.
vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
How about this.The windshield wipers were operated by hydraulic pressure via a regulator that was connected to the power steering system.When the infinite slider button was above the off position and started to rain, the wet window with less friction for the wiper blades, it allowed the wipers start working. When the rain stopped, the regulator returned the blades to the park position.No electronic rain sensor needed. The power steering pump was slid over on the crankshaft snout coupled by key way. There were only two service belts running the alternator only. In case one belt broke there was the second for backup.Parking brake released by vacuum when the gear selector was engaged. The trunk was also released by vacuum with the release lever in the glove compartment.Door locks were also vacuum operated. The Lincoln was the best built car of the era, no question about it. The body was galvanized by dipping in solution, all external trim including hubcaps were stainless steel, the only car with two years warranty at the time. Power seats were 6 way with the optional [ mine] bucket seat and console.
My 66 Caddy Coupe DeVille paled in comparison.You should take a close look at these at car shows where you see young guys turned them into great restomods.
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Dang, I've heard of vacuum and hydraulic wipers before and various other vacuum powered things. Stuffing all that tech (for the time at least) into a car is pretty impressive. Definitely have to keep on top of it all to keep it working though I imagine. The vacuum system in my 71 Vette has a hard enough time lifting the headlights, lol.
vancouver-gts
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Sold the Lincoln with 160K miles on it with not a single major issue. Yes, the Vettes were troubled with the headlight system. Had a 66 myself.
slitherv10
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What brand button is that. Honda s2000 one or a different one. Also. do you know how they installed it with the wiring. Did they remove the steering wheel covers and get to the ignition switch wires or some other way? Just trying to do this myself but not sure about which button to buy on ebay and how to wire it properly
AZTVR
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You can get the push button start at the local Honda dealer for about $60.00 and I went to Office Max and got the computer harness for free from a recycled computer.
