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Hi all,
I was thinking of doing some things a little different on the HJ tonner, one thing being push button ignition (if that's what you call it).
1) Is this illegal??
2) I was just going to reroute the ign wires from the steering column up to a push 'switch' under/on the dash (not too sure where to put it yet - any suggestions?) maybe in place of the lighter? just got to make sure no passangers push it while driving....?
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Sounds cool, I looked at doing that to my HZ but haven,t as yet...I'm pretty sure I saw a remote push button set up with isolator and buttom etc from my local Auto One shop in their catalogue??? It was pretty cheap as it came with a s/steel plate? All tha
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In olden days the button was on the floor and used to be the cranking button only. With the ignition key being for the points/ignition.
If you do the crank and ignition without a key you'll be making your ride easier to steal !
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Some of the Newer Ford performance vehicles have a push button starter system, key then the illuminated starter button, so it has to be legal?
I have the same set up in the FJ! took ford 50 years to catch on! hehe
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you'll need a switch/button that doesn't lock on - ie - one of those buttons which is marked "momentarily on".
If you're worried about the button beiong pushed while in motion, try a swinging cover for it like on those missile switches. Most of those a
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Damn straight they look ricey!! haha!! A swing cover isn't a bad idea though... oh, and I am up with the momentary on. : )
I have seen the FPV buttons and that is how I was looking at doing it - key for 'run' and button to crank. I wouldn't change the |
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put the button under the bonnet, any potential thief who sees you having to get under the bonnet to start her up will go elsewhere looking for a reliable car to steal, lol
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That's not a bad idea at all!!
Bit of a pain on a rainy day.....but not a bad idea!
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I did similar to my HX once. My ignition switch wasnt working so i got an ignition switch off an old moris and drilled a hole next to the bonnet release handle and mounted it there .Used the standard ignition to unlock the steering and turn on the accesso |
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roof lining? the spot where the headlight swith is?
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Most cars pre 1946 had push button start - including Fords.
However in many wartime trucks the starter switch is like a high beam switch. so you could disguise your starter as a high beam switch.
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disguise it. use a pressure pad beneath the lining on your dash.
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Ideas keep coming - perhaps a second switch under the dash to disable it?
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If you wire the switch so that it only has power when the ignition switch is on (power to the coil)then it is no different to the exiting configuration.
If it is located to the right of the steering wheel you don't have to worry about passengers poking
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I wanted to put one of those old school video game button on a custom dash - you know those big circle ones? They're a heavy duty switch, too.
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Fitted one to our VW bus. It is a rubber covered button, same as used in a lot of boats. It is actually good in the VW, because they have a lockout on the crank on the ignition after it has been used once. You must turn the ignition all the way back to of |
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Hey all,
Thanks heaps for the replies - I've got some good ideas! Just got to find the right 'looking' button now... I do like the ones in the FPV's (I can't believe I just typed that either!!), but something less conspicuous would be fine too!
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