I've seen it mentioned in some thread. What's the deal? Replace the cigar lighter by the button and connect the wires? How about security, you still need to put the key on ignition before pushing the button? I'd like some more info on this one =)

You still need to put the key to position 2
You can put the button whereever you like and yes its a case of cutting into the wires up to the back of the ignition

Is it very difficult to install? I've really never actually touched any wiring inside there =S

so you still gotta put they key in not really much point to it then??

my only point to fit it is that it would be a really cool mod =x

My dads Noble you have to still use the key and thats from the factory
The Mk1 focus RS you have to put the key in and use the button and thats from factory

bmw's are the same they use key and button. was thinking about doing this as its a cool little mod aswell and meant to be easy enough to do

To be fair it may be pointless, but how cool would it be pushing a button to start the engine....James Bond style!

this may help http://www.fordstownerssa.co.za/forums/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=24330

wow he makes it look so easy =S

looks just a case of joing to wires together tbh. hardest part is prob jus ruuning wire down to where you mount the button

lol ryt! i would want to place it instead of the cigarette lighter so not to complicate things =S Tomorrow i'll try removing the steering column see if i find the mentioned wires. If i do so, then we'll try this out! xD thanks for the post adam btw!

if you need the bits go to http://www.part-box.com/ford-power-push-start-button-p-17393.html or a ford dealer depending on price. will prob need the surround aswell im guessing

Do you think it would solve the starting problems?

As in trouble starting? no makes no difference to that

Thought it was wishful thinking. Mine seems yo be getting worse

just a blip of the throttle

Yeh always does the trick. Sounds so nice when it fires up with the blip. Always turns a head or two

I'll check my local ford dealer for the power button but i think i'd be better off buying it online and installing it myself knowing my dealer ...!! ermm another ques guys. i've seen the button light up. Is that connected to the dimmers? The tutorial shows connections to two wires. What are those for, is one of them to light it up and the other for its actual use?

Also, seen some other forums, they make the circuit diagrams look more complicated than just justting and joining wires =S seems like you need to connect some fuse?

do you mean the surround lighting up or the button itself? if your cig lighter surround lights up anyway you could prob just connect onto that wire. dont think the standard ford button does tho. think its differnect aftermarket kits that light up. i could be wrong tho as havnt seen one yet

so far I've noticed on other forums that one of the wires serves to light up the button as soon as the key is to position two and the other serves to complete the circuit once you press the button. The tutorial that you gave me the link for has some comments that it worked perfectly. My only concern is that some other online tutorials mention that you have to connect some fuse or so. Would it be a bad idea not to ... =S

I told you I would be better off without my local dealer. he said such an operation would cost me about GBP 1,000. waha -_-'

hmm seems like there actually are those wires down there. im still not sure how the connections should be made though =(

£1000 lol
Got links to the wiring diagrams etc?

wire the light up to the ignition wire then earth it, it will work perfectly

Well seems like all i have to do is solder two wires. I've had a look at the ignition loom and the black-gray and green-yellow wires are in fact there are the farthest ends.



So now we buy the button and get our hands dirty xD

Oryt mate,yeh the diagrams correct,follow that and everything will work,had
mine fitted about 10months now. Get the button and bezel from zippy racing,now soldering is required and it's a nightmare to do in the switch due to were the pins are,but if u
email zippy and ask them tol solder the cables on for you,they will for a little extra cost,definatly worth it as it's the hardest part! Then i used scothlock for the connections onto the wiring loom!

partbox have said it would cost me £15 for shipping. I've asked zippyracing but still no reply. will wait till later today. if i dont get any reply i'll get it from partbox.

Hey Seedy, is this tutorial the same as this ? I saw you post the former on a previous post but i don't have any access to it =(

Yeh there both exactly the same buddy, I put mine were the ciggy lighter is though Instead of were the boot button is. Just make sure you identify which cable is on Which pin after soldering!it's relativly simple,just take your time,and you'll be fine!!then get the illuminated gearstick and your console is transformed!!

haha the illuminated gearstick is another sexy mod to come =P Zippyracing have sent no reply RE shipping so i ordered one off partbox. They only need to process my order now (hopefully by tomorrow) =)

where can you get the illuminated gearstick from? any one have any pics of this?

Ford UK - £40 shipping .. not worth it
Ford Malta - 55EUR in all ...but out of stock
zippyracing - do not ship to malta
Partbox - £15 shipping .. placed an order, not yet head from them


=(((((

finally orderedddddddd. will take some pics when it's here and fitted =)

umm.... does nyone know how to connect it so that the LED stays on even after you stich switch on the car?

how many connections are on the bottom of the button? i assume theres 3. 1 positive, 1 earth and 1 illumination? if only 2 connections then you prob cant due to fact once you press the button and the car starts that cuts power to the button?

there are 4 pins in all

This may help

http://www.fiestaownersclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=489&hilit=starter+button

this link as images also

im guessing that 2 pins are earth and two positive? one would be positive for the light and 1 earth for the light and the other 2 positive and earth for staring the car? i assume if you solder all 4 pins to just the two ignition wires thats what causes the light to go out once the car is running??

do you really need a relay for this as it just connects onto the exsisting wires and does the same job just without turning the key for a 3rd time?

apparently (from other forums) the ford button is designed to handle the current.

also

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As it stands, the guide Diego posted should be fine for your mk6. My diagram would be a good alternative for older models which use the barrel to directly switch the starter system rather than via an electronic module.

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Apparently the relay is only needed for older models, but i might just do it so as to be safe.

hmm i might give this ago aswell ?

i would encourage you to do so, you can also wait for me to do it if you want to be safe and have some reference. i'd be happy to help.

awesome cheers mate !

awwwright i got the button. I know the drill, get to work, post the pics =P

iv still got to order mine. being lazy. where abouts are you mounting it? you just replacing the fag lighter socket?

yeah im putting it there but the hole there needs some widening. will get to work tomorrow. i checked with the meter about the pins. 1 and 6 make the LED light up. and there is connection between 3 and 4 when the button is pressed. but what's confusing me is that there is also connection between 1 and 4, 1 and 3 ...

i think i will go as follows :

From ignition to 1 and 3, stater goes to 4 and ground goes to 6. this should have the LED lit up as soon as the car is put on ignition and would stay on until i switch off =)

cool. let us know how it goes and if you do manage to get it to stay lit up aswell

Final result is here. Apparently the ignition wire loses power after the car is switched on(avoids cranking the engine if the key is turned again) so if you use that as power to your LED,then it will switch off after the car is rollin, however if you take the time to find a wire which is live on ignition, you can easily branch that to pin 1, earth pin 6, and it will stay on until the car is switched off

Here's a link to the other post. got pics of the project and the end result =)

http://www.fordfiestast.co.uk/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=195310&an=0&page=0#195310

how is everything with the power button. still wanting one for mine but can just imagine its one of those things that wears off after a few days. do you use it for everytime you start the car

I use it everytime unless im in a real hurry to start the car. usually i go to ignition, seat belt, button. I've only had it for some time so i cannot tell you if it wears out but i've talked to members on other forums who've had it for over a year. besides, if it wears out, the wiring would be done all you have to do is replace the button.

with the wearing out i mean the novelty

oh ic. well dunno. all my friends love it ^_^ LOL.

My freelander 2 has push button start. Basically the remote for locking/unlocking is just a rectangular block with no key at all. You just slide the block into a slot in the dashboard, hold the clutch down and press start. It's cool