Engine start button

cntchds · Oct 29, 2007

Has anyone installed an engine start button in their sn95? I've been wanting to do this for a while, but I don't know where to get one, or how to install. Any suggestions?

Matt94GT · Oct 29, 2007

ive seen them online google it? i have no idea bhow they are installed

916_5.0 · Oct 29, 2007

I havent seen any on our cars i see them for sale in alot of magazines for the s-197s tho.

cntchds · Oct 30, 2007

Well does anyone know which wires are the ignition and the starter wired? I think that's all I'll need...

Steve-Oh · Dec 3, 2007

I got one...

AaRoN · Dec 3, 2007

Steve-Oh said:
I got one...

PICS ;D

cntchds · Dec 3, 2007

^What he said! I got a wiring diagram for a 99-04. Would the wire colors be the same? I know, I know... you should never expect that kind of consistency from an auto maker, but one can dream.

Dalamar · Jan 2, 2008

I think it's a nice touch.

probably the start terminal off the key switch??

I've seen some where the ring around the button lights up, once the key is on. :santa_smiley:

ddrracing · Jan 3, 2008

get yourself a wiring diagram and you can essentially wire in any momentary contact pushbutton switch. Take a look at summit or speedway and you'll find about 10 of them.

cntchds · Jan 22, 2008

I think I've basically decided on an S2000 button since they look very factory. Anything too fancy would just be over the top in my opinion. When I scrounge up 60 bucks I'll get one ordered.

94darkhorse · Jan 22, 2008

69clark has one on his car i think.

voidfinger · Jan 24, 2008

ooo I love the thought of a push button.... but doesn't the key have to be in the ignition? and where would you place the button?

cntchds · Jan 25, 2008

I want to put the button either in the dash, (custom fab it and just tap into another power source) or put it more discretely in the place for the cigarette lighter in the center console. I would make it so it couldn't be started with just the key, and make it so you have to use the button. It would make it a little harder to steal that way too if it's hidden.

Key would still have to be in and turned to the "run" position in order to use the push button start.

voidfinger · Jan 25, 2008

have the button locking in the glove box... and locked the glove box lol. That would be pretty pimp lol.

Steve-Oh · Feb 23, 2008

cntchds said:
I think I've basically decided on an S2000 button since they look very factory. Anything too fancy would just be over the top in my opinion. When I scrounge up 60 bucks I'll get one ordered.

Sorry i forgot about this one.... The S2000 Button is exactly the one I have. Advantages: Looks factory because only the "Engine Start" lettering lights up and not the whole button. Dis-advantages: Its hard to work with because it's so long. Also hard to wire because you can't buy the Pig-Tail that plugs into it from Honda. Apparently it is wired into a main harness so you would have to buy the whole harness (waste of money). So you have to cut apart the plug housing at the base of the switch and figure out which wires go where. There are four prongs but I think I only used 3 of them. Here are some pic's of where I mounted mine. I'm not really happy with the location and will probably end up changing it to a steering column pod. We'll see, I've changed the location about 5 times now!

AaRoN · Feb 23, 2008

That's pretty kickass man! :thumb: :thumb:

voidfinger · Feb 23, 2008

thats nice... i was thinking of doing mine like this

Deleting the bottom cd radio thing and having an aftermarket 1 on top

have a black plate installed for the bottom and put it there on the left and then nitros switches on the same panel... kinda looks pretty cool in my mind.

Steve-Oh · Feb 24, 2008

AaRoN said:
That's pretty kickass man! :thumb: :thumb:

Thank you

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voidfinger said:
thats nice... i was thinking of doing mine like this

Deleting the bottom cd radio thing and having an aftermarket 1 on top

have a black plate installed for the bottom and put it there on the left and then nitros switches on the same panel... kinda looks pretty cool in my mind.

Thanks how I had it before but I wanted it closer. Should of kept it there to be honest with you so you're making a great choice! :thumb:

cntchds · Feb 25, 2008

Completely forgot about this thread. (Still want to do this though) If you ever do move it again, be sure to take a picture of the wires you tapped into for the ignition, as well as the three prongs you used. etc. :TY: