i dont think you guys know what your talkign about. with a push button start, you need the key in the ingition and turned to start. its sort of a security feature. i have one on my 91 hatch. you can turn the key all you want but it wont even turn over, unless the button is pressed. that way you hide the button so a theif doesnt know what the hell is going on. as far as i know, there sis a switch on the clutch pedal, so you cant start the car unless the clutch is depressed. tap a switch into there. thats what i did.

 

You can bypass the key ignition... Who is it that doesn't know what they're talkin about??????

 

I did the button install a year ago, pretty simple, had a friend help me out who had done it on his car. Yes it seems kinda pointless, but I now ALWAYS start my car with the button. Also, this past weekend, it saved me from being stranded. My starter switch went bad, and if I tried to crank the engine, it would die as soon as I let go of the key. So what kept me going till I fixed it was the push button start. Its a way around using the switch on the ignition. It looks cool when friends ride along too. When I get in the car, I put the key in the ignition, and turn it to the II position. Then when they're all straped in, I push the button, and the car starts right up. They're like , woah, thats cool! Plus, its honda OEM, and the words ENGINE START light up when you turn on your headlights, so you can see it at night. Here's mine installed:





Some may people may think its stupid, but I personally like it, and even though it uses a key, its safe and secure.

 

how idiotic is that. NO PRODUCTION VEHICLE with push button starts are set up like that. they all have keys and an ignition where you ahve to set to the 'on' postition to press the button

 

I've always wanted to put the push button start in my car.. Can ya gimme some hints and tips or something to help me through????

 

I printed this out:

http://www.miata.net/garage/pushstart/

And used that. Getting the button was easy, went to my Honda dealer, where my buddy works in the parts department, and had it in stock. Bought it, and bought a cable for a floppy drive (since it plugs into the back of the button). Then wired it up. Its lots of fun to use, and when I get into any car, naturally reach for the push button, but don't find one, since it only on my car. PM me any other questions.

 

go ahead and put the button in your car. Security doesnt really mean anything. If somebody wants to steal your car and they know what they are doing, then they will steal it. Hondas are by far the easiest things to steal (dont ask me how I know that.) Just put a good alarm on it and that will keep away most of the thieves.

 

last time i checked camrys were the easiest to steal
or at least the most stolen.

 

Yup, my neighbors 1991 camry across the street from my house was stolen 3 seperate times over a 8 year span. He finally got a club for the darn thing, making it a little more of a pain to steal. I asked someone why they're stolen so much, and the answer surprised me. He said you can break into the car and start it with the same device, all under 30 seconds.

 

yeah just about any compact to midsize japanese cars have the same type of ignition mechanism. All you have to do is rip it out with the proper tools and use a screwdriver. Gettin in if the door is locked is the only real part that takes some skill. But again with the proper tools...