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Title: mk1 starter button
Post by: DAVID ESSEX on 19 November 2004, 19:57

I know this all sounds a bit knight rider but my mate gave me a call this afternoon and told me that his girlfriends brothers mate has just got himself a mk1 that fires up with a starter button!
I haven't ever seen one of these before but I may be a bit sad but this sounds quite good and I wouldn't mind one in my motor.
Has anyone ever seen one of these before? or does anyone know of any kits you can buy to do it?

(if anyone asks why I don't just ask my mate to find out from his girlfriends brothers mate. I would but on the same night the little chav got them kicked out of a club and my mate called him some quite rude words so I don't think they will be hanging out much in the future.)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: bigkev750 on 20 November 2004, 17:13

i have never fitted one but if you want a cool looking button go for the renault laguna 2 starter button as it says start/stop on it and also has a built in L.E.D. for night use they are pretty cheap as well (about ?14 i think)hope that helps  ;)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: DAVID ESSEX on 20 November 2004, 21:04

I might have a look at those but I wouldn't have a clue how to fit them.
any idea?
My mate fitted a switch that flashed his brakes lights on without touching his brakes. It was very useful to scare people who got too close

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: ...joe on 20 November 2004, 23:44

Quote from: DAVID ESSEX on 20 November 2004, 21:04

My mate fitted a switch that flashed his brakes lights on without touching his brakes. It was very useful to scare people who got too close

wow that sounds amazing ::)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Tucker on 21 November 2004, 10:56

If you go for the button you will still need your keys in the ignition ;)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: bigkev750 on 21 November 2004, 15:55

i will have a look at the wiring diagram on monday and see how much work is envolved (you guessed it i work for renault :-[)if it looks feesable i will photocopy the diagram and send it to you if you want ;)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 17:30

works for renault! drives a german car!  ;D says it all really!

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 17:45

dont you just take one of the ignition wires from behind the dash and put the switch along it? then you would have to put the key in turn and press the button to start the engine

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: DAVID ESSEX on 21 November 2004, 21:26

yes if you could have a look into all that I would be very interested as I think it would be a nice little extra that would add a little something extra to the car.
I am in a word a novice so I would need all the help I could get.
Thinking about it my girlfriends uncle is a spark so I'm sure when the beast is up and running I could take it up to him for a look.

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 21:42

ive put a switch in my ignition wire and hidden it as an extra imoboliser but i did it so long ago i cant remember which wire it was, basically its the one which completes the circuit when you turn the key, im sure if your mates a sparky hell know straight away which wire to run the switch along ;)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 21:45

i have no idea but wont it be a big fat red live one?  :P

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 21:51

remembered its the red one going to the starter motor ;)

you have to take it from engine side and through the bulkhead somewhere

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 21:53

didnt you hide the switch under the seat in your old golf, the one you killed?

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 21:55

yer, im not telling you where the one in this car is tho :P

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 21:57

thats alright cos i know where you live and keep your keys!  :P

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 21:59

but wheres the switch ??? you aint going nowhere without a starter motor >:D

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 22:00

would not actually be to hard to bypass it tho and i know where all your tools are in your garage!  :P

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 22:02

right im moving :P ;D

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 22:05

nah dont worry your safe! becasue my car has 'substantially more amounts of torque at the bottom end so i dont want yours  ;)

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 22:11

we gotta 0-60 your car soon, well when theres a bit of traction on the roads :-\ my best is 7.35 now :P

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 22:12

yeah ok first dry crisp weekend we get! when those mirrors arrive you still interested?

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 21 November 2004, 22:19

yer ill have em :D

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 21 November 2004, 22:20

cool, you still got a spare 0-60 thing? wanna swap?

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: Tucker on 22 November 2004, 08:24

Yet another hijacked post :D

Mirrors will not make you go any faster :D

Title: Re: mk1 starter button
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 22 November 2004, 10:45

yer but im lazy and theyr electric ;D plus i can get rid of the gay adjusters in the door cards