Push Start

cheeks · Nov 12, 2006

Hey guys,
Just wondering what would be the easiest way of using a push button style switch to start the stang with...(I would like it so that the key must be in the "on" position, then just be able to hit the switch to start the car)...any input/help with this is greatly appreciated...

Black1987Stang · Nov 12, 2006

Its easy, run 12v power to one side of the switch and the other terminal of the switch goes to the starter solemoid....(where the little wire goes to, held onto it by a little rubber boot that slides onto a little metal threaded stud on top of the solenoid)....Just put power to that metal stud, and it will crank

HISSIN50 · Nov 12, 2006

Additionally, you could grab the S-terminal wire inside the car (at the ignition switch) for a super short run of wire to your switch.

Good luck.

EDIT: If you wanted to be real safe about it, you can tap into the backside (outlet) of the clutch safety switch. This would require you to have the clutch in for the switch to work. That might save accidentally bumping the switch and engaging the starter.

Prime Lord · Nov 13, 2006

Piggy backing of the clutch switch is probably the safest way to do it. Now heres the trick, A) Mount it somwhere invisible, and 2) wire the OLD links from the "start" position in your ignition switch to a "short circuit" that blows out a new fuse or relay for the ignition system. So if anybody tries to steal your car, they turn the key and, BAM the ignition is dead. But fortunately, you know where you mounted this new fuse or relay, so you can easily replace it and keep on moving.

Just an idea I had....and am working on....

Hickfied · Nov 13, 2006

Wow Prime. I didn't think of that! I am going to have to rewire my switch now! lol

Roland69 · Nov 13, 2006

Black1987Stang said:
Its easy, run 12v power to one side of the switch and the other terminal of the switch goes to the starter solemoid....(where the little wire goes to, held onto it by a little rubber boot that slides onto a little metal threaded stud on top of the solenoid)....Just put power to that metal stud, and it will crank

if you did it this way will the car still crank over with just turning the key

gruvee87vertgt · Nov 13, 2006

wouldnt it make it easy for someone to steal it? since you will not use the key?

90mustangGT · Nov 13, 2006

You'll still need the key to operate the electronics, so you might be able to spin the engine with the button, but the ignition and fuel won't work. I like Prime Lord's idea, but otherwise, I think you'll get tired of it. What's wrong with just turning the key?

Mustang78 · Nov 13, 2006

a push button is more racey(faster down the 1/4), haha..but a good idea if your switch is fugged up or you just wanna look cool in front of your friends i suppose

~Mark~

Prime Lord · Nov 14, 2006

gruvee87vertgt said:
wouldnt it make it easy for someone to steal it? since you will not use the key?

You still need the key to turn on the electronics and the fuel system. but the actuall engagement of the starter motor will be diverted to the button. You'd put the key in, turn it to the ON possition and then push the button to fire it up.

I can't see getting tired of it if its wired to prevent car theives. It'd be worth it.

Thats my primary reason for wanting to do it, sure the key works fine, but when my car is done at the body shop, its gonna look brand new, and its a rare car on top of that, so for security sake, I think its great.

Roland69 · Nov 14, 2006

I have wanted to do this too mostly for security sake but it does look cool when your friends are around.....But I would not even show them where it is

iwashmycar · Nov 14, 2006

i think the hard part is finding a cool switch.

Jegs had a little plate with a push-button and another "arm" switch on it....thought it'd go good in the ash tray spot, but its been a while since i thought of doin it lol

rd · Nov 14, 2006

Put a home doorbell button in the lighter socket, connected to the always hot positive wire, and run the other wire to the switch terminal of the starter relay.

Turn the key to on and push the button.

I bought an old F150 from a carpenter once that had it done this way. He could wire a doorbell, but did not know how to adjust the neutral safety switch.....

Note that this does bypass the park/neutral safety and clutch safety switches, so be careful with it.

You could also just intercept the starter wire from the key switch with a pushbutton and keep those safety items.

Prime Lord · Nov 15, 2006

Nobody is ever going to see the switch...so it can look like whatever as long as its functional. I think doing anything in the ashtray area is too obvious. I'm thinking under the console accessable by reaching through the opening for the parking brake OR under the seat...but tucked up on the bottom of the seat.

85ragtop · Nov 15, 2006

Got mine under the dash. Little chrome button, no one even sees it.

gruvee87vertgt · Nov 15, 2006

I am interested in getting one to avoid theft.......Will this switch interfer with my alarm...I dont have a remote start btw.

85ragtop · Nov 15, 2006

With mine you still have to have the key turned. My switch is hooked to the solenoid only.

Prime Lord · Nov 15, 2006

gruvee87vertgt said:
I am interested in getting one to avoid theft.......Will this switch interfer with my alarm...I dont have a remote start btw.

not one bit. All you're doing is bypassing the "start" position on your regular ignition switch. Basically to be an anti-theft device, after installing the switch you need to cut/disable the lines that acually connect to the "start" position so it dosen't actually start the car anymore.

HISSIN50 · Nov 15, 2006

Furthermore, I liked the idea before about making the start position do something to actually disable the car. Otherwise a thief would pop the hood and jump the solenoid.

Boss 351 · Nov 15, 2006

I put a "push to start" button in the car and then I lent the car to a chevy guy... he read the button - got out and started to push the car.. I asked "what are you doing" he replied "hey I read the warning, my car is like that but there isn't a warning"...

ummm tap into the wire that gives power only when the key is on and tap the clutch switch like posted above... yup

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