Matt L
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how do they work?
ie: what happened if someone broke in i assume they dont just press the button and it starts.
(just wanting to know not actually planning on fitting one)
cheers matt
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Marc
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Mickey Mouse push button starts like Hondas require the key in the ignition first.
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Ste L
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key in ignition first them push button...
or if you had it like my old nova, flick igniton switch then push button, no key 
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste L
key in ignition first them push button...
or if you had it like my old nova, flick igniton switch then push button, no key
that sounds cool thats what id like. altho it doesnt sound too save.
[Edited on 20-02-2007 by Matt L]
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a_j_mair
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mums civic requires key turned and button pushed
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
quote:
Originally posted by Ste L
key in ignition first them push button...
or if you had it like my old nova, flick igniton switch then push button, no key
that sounds cool thats what id like. altho it doesnt sound too save.
[Edited on 20-02-2007 by Matt L]
it was either that or hot wire it lol, car got boken into and they tried stealing it, but didn't get far, use to take the ecu out when not in it 
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Jas
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how do the rmote starts work then? 
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by Jas16v
how do the rmote starts work then?
The Control Module supplies power to your ignition (just like turning it on with a key).
Then the Module supplies power to your starter for up to max. of 4 seconds to start your engine.
The Module monitors your engine tachometer or voltage, knows when your engine starts, and releases the starter so it doesn't grind your starter.
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mav
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Biggest waste of time, putting the key in then pressing button..What goods that really...Just turn the key one more notch instead.
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K2 GTi
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Why not just use the key? I don't understand?
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Ste L
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i would of, on the nova if i had one 
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Matt L
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im not actually getting one just wandered how they worked really as they never sounded too safe.
[Edited on 20-02-2007 by Matt L]
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by mav
Biggest waste of time, putting the key in then pressing button..What goods that really...Just turn the key one more notch instead.
because its a 100 times cooler than a key 
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deano87
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Most cars, if not all, have to have the key in the ignition or card in the slot.
I know someone that had remote start fitted to his Astra - couldn't have been a good one though because he had left it in reverse gear, started up showing off, and the car stalled backwards into a lampost, smashing his bumper.
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Most cars, if not all, have to have the key in the ignition or card in the slot.
I know someone that had remote start fitted to his Astra - couldn't have been a good one though because he had left it in reverse gear, started up showing off, and the car stalled backwards into a lampost, smashing his bumper.
lmao
you can get clifford alrams that start your car for you but it has summat on it so that it wont start it when its in gear.
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Nismo
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Nah thats what they say, but i had it on my corsa and mine would start in gear
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j10E W
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on my old clifford the handbrake had to be on for it to work and in neutral
[Edited on 20-02-2007 by j10E W]
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dhdev
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I'm fitting a push button starter and removing the lock barrel on my nova at the moment, the weight saving is massive 
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Cupra Steve
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Very cool mod with the ignition flick switch, i think if you had a cat 1 alarm / immobiliser that is activated via a key fob i can't see it being un safe!
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All Torque
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I heard a story on here once of a chap who had a corsa with water in the rear lights and scabby bodywork. He was sat next to another corsa at traffic lights and revving his engine..... while jingling the keys out the window
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Mark330d
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My mums one series you need to put the key card thing in and put your foot on the clutch then press the button.
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
quote:
Originally posted by mav
Biggest waste of time, putting the key in then pressing button..What goods that really...Just turn the key one more notch instead.
because its a 100 times cooler than a key
if it's a card into slot then button thats alot better than having to put key in etc then button..I would rather just turn the key
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stuartmitchell
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
quote:
Originally posted by mav
Biggest waste of time, putting the key in then pressing button..What goods that really...Just turn the key one more notch instead.
because its a 100 times cooler than a key
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Whittie
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My mate has one in his mr2...
Put the button is underneath the steering wheel. When his brother tried to start the car (not knowing where it was) it was hilarious
Point im sort of getting at... They could be a security measure too 
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Matt L
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iv actually started to want one now  . but id want another switch that knocks off the power to it and then hide it (if that makes sense and is possible).
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