Push botton start

robert912005 · Sep 10, 2009

Hello. I have a 65 coupe and i was wondering how you would make a push botton start and still having the key work in the run position? Any ideas?

oh9mustang · Sep 10, 2009

Run two wires to the push button, One from the battery post on the solenoid and one from the post right next to the battery post on the solenoid. This will turn the engine over, unless the key is in Run position it wont start.
You can try this by touching a screw driver between the 2 post. Make sure it's not in gear.

tx65coupe · Sep 11, 2009

I'm not sure why you would want to do this if you are keeping the ignition switch anyway. Whats the goal of doing this? Sorry, but it just seems like more trouble than its worth.

garner67 · Sep 11, 2009

tx65coupe said:
I'm not sure why you would want to do this if you are keeping the ignition switch anyway. Whats the goal of doing this? Sorry, but it just seems like more trouble than its worth.

I wanted to retain the key for security reasons. Isn't it best to have to retain some sort of keyed switch? To energize the start push button, you have to switch key to "run". If there's no key, anyone could jump in the car and push the start button and go. I installed the push button in the cig lighter hole in the ashtray compartment.

Of course there's no real benefit to this mod, but it's different and kinda fun. If you're not into making mods just for the fun of it, this mod is not for you. For me, building my car is as much fun as driving it.

robert912005 · Sep 11, 2009

garner67 said:
I wanted to retain the key for security reasons. Isn't it best to have to retain some sort of keyed switch? To energize the start push button, you have to switch key to "run". If there's no key, anyone could jump in the car and push the start button and go. I installed the push button in the cig lighter hole in the ashtray compartment.

Of course there's no real benefit to this mod, but it's different and kinda fun. If you're not into making mods just for the fun of it, this mod is not for you. For me, building my car is as much fun as driving it.

I totally agree with you... i dont want anyone to jump in and start my stang and take off... I also like to be different and have some surprises...

josho1987 · Sep 12, 2009

Easy one Bud.

Pull your ignition barrel out and cut the Crank wire.

Put the Crank wire to one side of the Button and the On/Ignition Wire to the other side of the button.

That way the car will only be able to be started when the key is switched on and then depress the button.

stonecoldtx · Sep 12, 2009

I really don't understand why anybody would want to do this; this was standard on ALL vehicles back in the '40's and '50's, until someone got the bright idea of creating an ignition switch that could go to a "start" position, and eliminate the button (or foot pedal, as the case may be).

Looks pretty foolish to use 50+ year old technology just because the manufacturers are doing it now . . . with the big difference being that manufacturers today are using a "keyless" approach that depends upon the proximity of the key to the car.

robert912005 · Sep 12, 2009

stonecoldtx said:
I really don't understand why anybody would want to do this; this was standard on ALL vehicles back in the '40's and '50's, until someone got the bright idea of creating an ignition switch that could go to a "start" position, and eliminate the button (or foot pedal, as the case may be).

Looks pretty foolish to use 50+ year old technology just because the manufacturers are doing it now . . . with the big difference being that manufacturers today are using a "keyless" approach that depends upon the proximity of the key to the car.

I dont think that it looks foolish... It is about being different, and not just because the manufactures are doing it. I have always wanted to do this but wasnt 100% sure how to do it. Sometimes it is not always about keeping it "stock"... It is my car and i can do what i want...

Thanks for everyone that gave me advise... It was really helpful... thanks again...

stonecoldtx · Sep 12, 2009

robert912005 said:
I dont think that it looks foolish... It is about being different, and not just because the manufactures are doing it. I have always wanted to do this but wasnt 100% sure how to do it. Sometimes it is not always about keeping it "stock"... It is my car and i can do what i want...

Thanks for everyone that gave me advise... It was really helpful... thanks again...

Sorry, but my statement wasn't aimed at you, it was aimed at the manufacturers who started this whole trend. Unfortunately, those who are not aware of the history of pushbutton start are the ones who think it's "new" and "cool".

It was a smart idea to create an ignition switch with the "Start" position; it wasn't smart to revert back to a button.

robert912005 · Sep 12, 2009

Ok well sorry that i aimed my message at you... I just want to hide the push botton to be clever to start it...

65ShelbyClone · Sep 13, 2009

I could see the point of hiding a separate ignition switch somewhere for security purposes. However, installing a start button while still having to use the key is doing a lot of work just so it's still more work to start the car and doesn't add any security. The wires are still right there under the dash. Lose-lose situation IMO.

If you're still set on doing it, just tie into the crank wire from the ignition switch or wire a switch to jump the solenoid like oh9 said.

bdepedro · Sep 15, 2009

There are hundreds of mods that may not make any real performance or function improvements, they are done because the builder/owner wants to do it. There doesn't need to be any more reason than that. I've thought about doing the same thing. Yes, it is more work to start the car because you have to turn the key to turn the ignition on and push the start button. BFD, it IS cool and it doesn't matter if it's new or old technology. Most cars today do not have this so it IS different. Our cars are ALL different unless they are bone stock. You are not going to like everything I do to my car and I'm not going to like everything you do to yours. So what, we both like what we've done to our cars and that's what's important. Don't worry about what anybody else thinks (unless it is a safety concern), go ahead and do it Robert!

Wicked65 · Sep 15, 2009

crapola

robert912005 · Sep 15, 2009

bdepedro said:
There are hundreds of mods that may not make any real performance or function improvements, they are done because the builder/owner wants to do it. There doesn't need to be any more reason than that. I've thought about doing the same thing. Yes, it is more work to start the car because you have to turn the key to turn the ignition on and push the start button. BFD, it IS cool and it doesn't matter if it's new or old technology. Most cars today do not have this so it IS different. Our cars are ALL different unless they are bone stock. You are not going to like everything I do to my car and I'm not going to like everything you do to yours. So what, we both like what we've done to our cars and that's what's important. Don't worry about what anybody else thinks (unless it is a safety concern), go ahead and do it Robert!

Thanks man... I just wanted to know how to do it and now i do so i will do it...

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