Pushbutton start in an '04 Coupe!
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Very cool project and turned out very nice, but I have to ask. If you have to use your key and it has to be on the ON position before you press the button, wouldn't it be easier to just turn the key another 1/8 of a turn to start the engine and not deal with the button at all? Again, not taking anything away from you and your project, which ROCKS btw.
Last edited by Mike_Deezy; 10-18-2007 at 02:01 PM.
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Originally Posted by hai109
Well, with most push button start system its the same thing...Hondas, Nissan, etc...Same for Mclaren. The more advance push button uses the intelligent key but the problem with that system is if the battery dies or your cell phones messes up the signal you have no way to start your car.
That has a little more value because you don't have to dig for your key, you don't have to put it in anything, and you don't have the fob clanking against the dash while you drive.
I'm not sure what push start w/ the key in and turned to on buys you other than some pretty cool bling
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Originally Posted by hai109
Well, with most push button start system its the same thing...Hondas, Nissan, etc...Same for Mclaren. The more advance push button uses the intelligent key but the problem with that system is if the battery dies or your cell phones messes up the signal you have no way to start your car.
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Our original plan was to make a completely keyless unit. This is a stepping stone. We wanted to make a minimally invasive module to prove functionality and reliability.
The keyless system poses quite a few drawbacks, the biggest being total integration in to the car. The module we have now has 9 wires to connect. The fully integrated unit will have over 20 I'm predicting. If this module fails your car is still drivable, if the full system fails you are stranded.
This product is designed for people who want the appearance and 'bling' of the push button system without all the hassle.
This module should interface with any alarm system/remote start without any issues at all.
The keyless system poses quite a few drawbacks, the biggest being total integration in to the car. The module we have now has 9 wires to connect. The fully integrated unit will have over 20 I'm predicting. If this module fails your car is still drivable, if the full system fails you are stranded.
This product is designed for people who want the appearance and 'bling' of the push button system without all the hassle.
This module should interface with any alarm system/remote start without any issues at all.
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Originally Posted by mal_TX
In my G37 I have the key in my pocket, sit in the driver's seat, press the clutch and then push the button. The car starts.
That has a little more value because you don't have to dig for your key, you don't have to put it in anything, and you don't have the fob clanking against the dash while you drive.
I'm not sure what push start w/ the key in and turned to on buys you other than some pretty cool bling
That has a little more value because you don't have to dig for your key, you don't have to put it in anything, and you don't have the fob clanking against the dash while you drive.
I'm not sure what push start w/ the key in and turned to on buys you other than some pretty cool bling
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