How To Add Push Button Start To Any Old Car or Truck

[@rvmagnum5415]

I did this 45 years ago to a 66 volvo , the ignition switch went bad and the replacement was 150.00 just for the part. so I bought a key on and off switch and a push button to crank for 10.00 and worked great.

[@urielmishaely9181]

hey what do you mean? can you send the link and how you did it thanks

[@hkiouach5]

He said 45 years ago . Bro 💀 ​@@urielmishaely9181

[@nastyn8te328]

Reading some of these comments and everybody seems to be joking around or not paying attention to the possible benefits of doing this push button ignition I believe the point was if you are unable to afford a new ignition switch then you could put in a couple dollars worth of wiring and a couple dollars worth of a push-button switch possibly keeping the total around $10 or even less now what you could do is hide that push button switch then you would have yourself an added security especially on these older Toyota trucks that seem to be very easy to steal

[@Archifx]

Bingo

[@boomerguy9935]

Exactly. My old Ford Escape runs great but it looks its age and my key is sloppy, requiring me to push inwards to start the engine. An aftermarket replacement ignition switch is $110 before labor and I am not willing to invest the time or expense. Adding this setup for when my ignition switch finally quits working is cheap insurance. I had a setup like this on an old MG from the factory and I loved it.

[@andrewgordon235]

Old semi trucks had a similar setup the key was on the right and the starter button was on the left by the driver side door.

[@johnnyg.9916]

That's the clock plug for the models that have a clock.

[@FernandoHernandez-ri7rd]

Do you have to leave the stock starter exciter wire connected to the starter also, or only the new cable running to the switch?

[@thezombino6119]

For those who dont understand - The ignition switch went bad so turning the key fully would not work. You gotta have the key in to supply power to all your "HOT in 'on' posititon" fuses and instead of replacing the ign switch, he took a power and ground source already located in the factory wire harness (that plug you see), added a momentarily switched power source to run power to the small starter wire that gets its power from the IGNITION switch. The power and ground give the switch a light and the power just transfers itself to another wire. Thats why he has 2 wires from switch going to power. One is for the blue switch light and the other is to power the "output" (green wire to black wire) for the starter trigger.

[@Branhawk]

So did you unplug the wire on the original ignition that turned the starter? And why did you have to run a separate wire to the starter if there is already one there on the old one? Novice asking

[@jamesvigil7624]

Agree. Same question.

[@DanielJimenez-x9v]

Where do you get power from the ignition wire ?

[@aaronboland6948]

2002 buick lesabre limited?

[@GhostVanguard]

I have a 1987 toyota mr2 I'm trying to do this with. I ran a new cold wire all the way from the starter to a button in the dash and soldiered a new wire to the ignition switch. My cold wire on the starter had resistance and needed to be replaced. When I try to push the button it worked initially (my starter solenoid is also bad) but it blew the 7.5amp fuse that runs to the ignition. Have I wired it wrong or do I just need a 10amp fuse or something? I have the diagram and drew what I've done but I don't know anything about car wiring and am learning on the fly I want the car to need the key on in order to start just like yours but I have a simple 2 connection spring-loaded button (positive to positive)

[@sw20keven]

i want to do this to my 1991 mr2

[@GhostVanguard]

@@sw20keven I did it, but it always blows that fuse. I stepped it up to a 10amp fuse and it still blows it so I don't use it lol. I keep a box of 10 amps from autozone in the car too just in case I ever need to use the push to start. I'm not savvy enough with wiring and haven't been able to figure out why it does

[@JordanRiver1719]

What Guage wire did brought use?

[@davidzeek2531]

Is there a way I can ash you a couple questions directly

[@boomerguy9935]

Regarding your wire to the starter motor, you call it a "trigger" wire. Is this connected to the solenoid? It appears the starter motor always power and the solenoid doesn't have power from the ignition switch anymore.

[@LesserMoon-Dextacy]

I gotta 96 gmc sierra 2500 couldu do a video about wiring the acc to 12 v from the coulum shroud

[@w900kw2]

What kind of wire did you use?

[@isaiahnolan1565]

So do you still need the key to start the truck/car, or can the key slot be turned in the off position, but the button will still turn the vehicle on?

[@Archifx]

In my scenario you still need the key in… you can wire it where you don’t need the key but that’s different

[@hfreeskier]

what is different and what needs to be changed? in my head it should if i just connect all the wires respectively to the start stop button module (ignition 1&2,ground, acc, starter) and just about any momentary switch@@Archifx

[@wesyoung2809]

What about uh 93 Chevy caprice? I’m guessing wire from starter, battery, and the body.?

[@donalfaro6564]

Did you leave the old trigger wire on the starter or did you remove it and put the wire shown in the video?

[@Grenadieros]

When the engine is running if you accidentally press the button what's going to happen? Nothing or the engine starter solenoid will engage and a ''crack'' sound will be heard?

[@VVwRwVV]

I want to do this on a 1997 Mustang, but there are full buttons, not just a start button. I see 13 wires in front of me and I don’t know how to connect them correctly. I need help here.

[@pucegtr]

Great video. It's a Biggg Help!! Question- Are you still able to turn the key backwards and activate the accessories? Also Are you able to wire it where you turn the key, press the brake , and then press the engine start button

[@boomerguy9935]

The Escape has a different type of key ignition switch from the one you describe. The first "click" is Accessory, the second one is On and forcing it farther engages the starter. The one you are referring to would be in an old Ford F150.

[@demontezmccowan2433]

What about 2006 dodge ram 1500 with roll up windows?

[@chadfreeman5124]

How about ina Cadillac brougham 4dr

[@Archifx]

Absolutely

[@ricksworkbench1386]

Maybe a running a relay as well would be safer.

[@TimmyB-r3l]

I wanna take the iqnition out completely and the wire in a toggle switch like a racecar 😎💪

[@curtismccombs2212]

What's the point if you still have to use the key?

[@Archifx]

In my case the key was broken

[@boomerguy9935]

In my case, my ignition switch is sloppy and will eventually die, leaving me stranded. Adding this before it fails is cheap insurance and I don't mind this setup at all.

[@lazarus1867]

Dude ur more focused and excited about the knock out plate more than the actual install and button. Like if Christopher Walken where to tell u he would be like "my guy.. u got it all wrong.. it's the wrong tone.. focusin on the wrong things...get to the install already.. if u mention the KNOCK out plate again..then ima knock u out and stab u n the face with a soldering iron!. Now get back to work.." So yeah beware of using the wrong tone with Mr. Walken..

[@elsolori011]

Doing this to manual 1993 nissan hardbody

[@MrAz85501]

Did it work?

[@jaydiddy1648]

I think that would have been a clock spot

[@Archifx]

Thanks for that. I was racking my brain on what would have been there

[@jaydiddy1648]

@@Archifx What yr truck is it?? nice concise video !!!

[@vincentbryan1962]

This is cool. But kinda goofy. You turn the key one click to be able push the turn on button. It’s almost more efficient to turn the key another turn lol

[@Archifx]

That’s why I installed the button. My ign switch was broken. Didn’t want to replace a vintage switch ;)

[@flawlesswheelsllc]

Doing it to my 97 dually

[@ytryglitchywater9854]

I’m trying to do this too my 85 FJ60

[@richardarvelo9257]

I want to put that push button on a Chevrolet z71 94

[@HoopLife313]

It doesn’t make sense to have an old school semi truck starting system lmao if I still need to add a key into the ignition it’s pointless.

[@Archifx]

Not if you need to keep the vintage parts installed.

[@rodney4740]

Coolll

[@ryanuemura5148]

Over complicated 👎🏻

[@thezombino6119]

If this is over complicated then you prolly shouldn't do it yourself

[@polandsprings21]

Is it jjst me or does this shit seem to defeat the purpose?😂

[@buildingsoloinarizona1987]

It's definitely you

[@polandsprings21]

@buildingsoloinarizona1987 please explain? I was looking for a pushstart where indont need the key. Whats the point if you still use it?

[@polandsprings21]

No answer aye? Just wanted to be a smart ass? Gotcha dummy

[@jasonlewis9186]

Kinda Stoopid and pointless to install a push to start keyless when you STILL have to insert a key and turn the key. LMFAO 🤣

[@Archifx]

Is it when a new ignition lock cylinder can’t be found and if tampered with completely destroys the value of the truck?

[@auggiezarate815]

Pointless if u still have to put the key in and turn the switch