can i install a push button starter?

[jaidedeye]

i did my t-5 install, instead of jumping wires and everything for nuetral position, cant i just install a push button starter that connects to the starter solonoid?

i will still be using my key for fuel pump power and acessories.

if so what size fuzes should i run and how thick of wire?

 

[jaidedeye]

ttt.....come on guys..i have to drive my car to work tomorrow morning

 

[04sleeper]

Sure you can run a push button if you would like to. But what is the reason for it? For looks?

If you just did an Auto to T-5 conversion then there is already a jumper wire plug under your dash for the neutral saftey switch.

 

[jaidedeye]

what color is it? is it clear/white? thats the onlyone i see

 

[04sleeper]

what color is it? is it clear/white? thats the onlyone i see

Ummmm. I would have to go look under my dash. I remember when I did my swap there was 2 wires leading to a plug that had a jumper plug in it. This gets removed so you can hook up the clutch switch. Did you get the clutch switch when you did your swap?

 

[jaidedeye]

the clutch switch is the big white plugs on the pedal assembly with the plunger right?

if so i have it.

yeah, this plug if there is hiding from me!!! sux too because all my wires for my autometer guages and everything else underthere is in the way.. :damnit: :damnit:

 

[jaidedeye]

BTW...im so glad ford left everything razor sharp under the dash too....lol

 

[04sleeper]

the clutch switch is the big white plugs on the pedal assembly with the plunger right?

if so i have it.

yeah, this plug if there is hiding from me!!! sux too because all my wires for my autometer guages and everything else underthere is in the way.. :damnit: :damnit:

Yep. Thats the one. There is a plug under that messy wire dash of yours that has the jumper plug in it and you can then hook up the clutch switch for it.
Or you could just leave it and you car would be able to start in gear.

 

[04sleeper]

BTW...im so glad ford left everything razor sharp under the dash too....lol

Gotta love them for that......

 

[jaidedeye]

ok thanks...ill take a look

 

[04sleeper]

ok thanks...ill take a look

If not I will try to look and take a picture of it today. I am working on putting in some new seats.

 

[jaidedeye]

man i cant find it..

 

[HISSIN50]

i did not read this all, so sorry if im repeating (love the sharp metal comment. sorry, but every car i work on has that!). LOL.

this might help - one of Tom's diagrams.

http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/IgnitionSwitchWiring.gif

on mine, there are two connectors on the clutch pedal arm - the interlock switch and a connector for CC (IIRC). the clutch switch has two wires going into one terminal and one wire going into the other terminal.

good luck.

 

[jaidedeye]

thanks for the diagram. so what should i do with the nuetral saftey switch wire to bypass the switch?

 

[HISSIN50]

thanks for the diagram. so what should i do with the nuetral saftey switch wire to bypass the switch?

so you just want to bridge the connection so you can start the car? if you bypass the switch, the car can start in gear, which is a safety concern. there have been threads in here where competant stangers bypassed the switch and lurched the car through something - one guy actually had the car take off on him. (i know you know this, but i have to say it, as it is a safety concern. i would not do it if ANYONE else drives the car).

to hook it up the way it was designed, plug it into the switch on the clutch arm.

to bypass it, one needs to bridge the terminals. one could solder, etc. the wires.
easier: a blade type fuse happens to fit real nice in the two slots on the switch. tape the fuse in, etc so it does not fall out from vibes, etc.

like i said, i dont like to recommend bypassing the switch for reasons i mentioned, but what i said should allow you to do so, if you feel so inclined.

good luck.

 

[jaidedeye]

thanks hissin50

im the only one who drives my car, my wife is afraid to drive it...lol its second nature for me to push a clutch in before starting it

 

[jerry beach]

I third the dont bypass it. Do you ever drive an automatic? I do sometimes and I find myself hunting for the clutch once in a while. I have jumped in my car and hit start without pressing the clutch cause my brain was in auto mode I guess?