Push Button Start / Ignition

blueraven316 · 22nd August 2008, 14:12

There are some things which are done for "spite", just like that!
There might be a reason behind the ferrari's having a push start button, but this is just for fun, if this gives one a feel good factor, then yes, it's fine.
I installed one of these switches in a Civic a month ago, it looks cool.

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd August 2008, 14:17

Fair enough. If it makes you feel good, then it's a success!

iceman91 · 22nd August 2008, 14:17

Agree with Satya,
A lot of things are not done out of necessity but out of desire.
(Wow i did not know i could come up with stuff like that

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evo · 22nd August 2008, 15:57

Hehe..totally agree with you iceman, a red starter button is should not be asked to pass the logic test simply because it is A Red Starter Button!

inder_s1 · 22nd August 2008, 16:25

Hi Guys,

I always wanted to have a Start Button in my beamer but haven't tried it yet.

BMW E36 Start Button

Anyone who's done it successfully in E36?

vinayvtec · 22nd August 2008, 17:16

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Originally Posted by evo

@vinay. Have you got it installed? How is it?

No buddy, not yet. I have got some links for placing the order. I am just busy with other things, will get it done shortly. I was able to find a consol where I get 2 flight switch and a ignition starter,with a emergency circuit breaker.

I am not looking for a keyless entry, but there is some other purpose of getting push button ignition. The first reason is definitely wow factor and the second one refers to the future mod that would be coming on the car.

frankmehta · 30th September 2008, 23:22

i got one installed in my esteem today..

satya180 · 1st October 2008, 00:08

@frankmehta: i think it looks real hot man. from where did u get the install done and for how much?
thanks

ankitahuja · 1st October 2008, 01:16

@frankmehta: NICE! Do post a day time picture with the lid on and off.

Also, what part does the key play now? Do you still need it to turn on the battery etc? Costs!?

frankmehta · 1st October 2008, 01:37

i got the install done at opera house..
i havent paid for it yet but hes a friend so might be able to get it for cheap
@ankit the key plays exactly the same role if u want it to.. the button only works when the key is in and turned to the ignition step.. the one in which the oil and other lights come on the odo

adi99 · 1st October 2008, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankmehta

i got the install done at opera house..
i havent paid for it yet but hes a friend so might be able to get it for cheap
@ankit the key plays exactly the same role if u want it to.. the button only works when the key is in and turned to the ignition step.. the one in which the oil and other lights come on the odo

May be a stupid question but does it work if you have an engine immobilizer?

frankmehta · 1st October 2008, 02:25

i thought so too..
not recommended if u have an immobilizer

passion4cars · 30th October 2008, 16:14

Hi brother,

Would be great if you could -

- let me know the price ( iginition button + install )
- is it easy to get the button in market
- & anything else which you would advise to install this button

nikibusa · 31st October 2008, 00:32

Frank.. Does it also work as a stop switch. Cause i have seen few switches which say Start/Stop. Can you please shed some more information

frankmehta · 31st October 2008, 01:15

hey tbhpians. loved the response to the button. its been a month and its been working flawlessly.
the answers to the questions:
COST: ABOUT 2K
its not easy to get my button for reasons not known to me. maybe cos of the amount of time and skill needed for installation which shop ppl think is a waste.

it does NOT stop the engine and is not a kill switch, it just starts the engine once the key is in and in the ignition position. simple as that

22nd August 2008, 14:12	#61
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	There are some things which are done for "spite", just like that! There might be a reason behind the ferrari's having a push start button, but this is just for fun, if this gives one a feel good factor, then yes, it's fine. I installed one of these switches in a Civic a month ago, it looks cool.
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22nd August 2008, 14:17	#62
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,998 Thanked: 26,415 Times	Fair enough. If it makes you feel good, then it's a success!
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22nd August 2008, 14:17	#63
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Agree with Satya, A lot of things are not done out of necessity but out of desire. (Wow i did not know i could come up with stuff like that )
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22nd August 2008, 15:57	#64
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Hehe..totally agree with you iceman, a red starter button is should not be asked to pass the logic test simply because it is A Red Starter Button!
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22nd August 2008, 16:25	#65
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, I always wanted to have a Start Button in my beamer but haven't tried it yet. BMW E36 Start Button Anyone who's done it successfully in E36?
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30th September 2008, 23:22	#67
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	i got one installed in my esteem today.. Attached Thumbnails
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1st October 2008, 00:08	#68
satya180 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 204 Thanked: 427 Times	@frankmehta: i think it looks real hot man. from where did u get the install done and for how much? thanks
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1st October 2008, 01:16	#69
ankitahuja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 921 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	@frankmehta: NICE! Do post a day time picture with the lid on and off. Also, what part does the key play now? Do you still need it to turn on the battery etc? Costs!?
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1st October 2008, 01:37	#70
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	i got the install done at opera house.. i havent paid for it yet but hes a friend so might be able to get it for cheap @ankit the key plays exactly the same role if u want it to.. the button only works when the key is in and turned to the ignition step.. the one in which the oil and other lights come on the odo
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1st October 2008, 02:25	#72
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	i thought so too.. not recommended if u have an immobilizer
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30th October 2008, 16:14	#73
passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi brother, Would be great if you could - - let me know the price ( iginition button + install ) - is it easy to get the button in market - & anything else which you would advise to install this button
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31st October 2008, 00:32	#74
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 716 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Frank.. Does it also work as a stop switch. Cause i have seen few switches which say Start/Stop. Can you please shed some more information
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31st October 2008, 01:15	#75
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	hey tbhpians. loved the response to the button. its been a month and its been working flawlessly. the answers to the questions: COST: ABOUT 2K its not easy to get my button for reasons not known to me. maybe cos of the amount of time and skill needed for installation which shop ppl think is a waste. it does NOT stop the engine and is not a kill switch, it just starts the engine once the key is in and in the ignition position. simple as that
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