Interior/Exterior Requesting INFO on Wiring a Push Button Starter
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There are many kits including a standard MINI OEM part http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...03&hg=61&fg=95
but also a JCW button now and MOSS sells them as well as some other vendors
Maybe this helps https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1&postcount=52
It seems popular in the UK and here is one thread with a wiring "reference"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...starter+button
but also a JCW button now and MOSS sells them as well as some other vendors
Maybe this helps https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1&postcount=52
It seems popular in the UK and here is one thread with a wiring "reference"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...starter+button
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There are many kits including a standard MINI OEM part http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...&btnr=61_2003& hg=61&fg=95
but also a JCW button now and MOSS sells them as well as some other vendors
Maybe this helps https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...1&postcount=52
It seems popular in the UK and here is one thread with a wiring "reference"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...starter+button
but also a JCW button now and MOSS sells them as well as some other vendors
Maybe this helps https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...1&postcount=52
It seems popular in the UK and here is one thread with a wiring "reference"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...starter+button
When i get my car back from the shop ill see about taking some photos of an easier way of doing the Button. Currently its getting more go fast parts installed.
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np.. just heard from MINI that my starter is out again and there having to order another one.. from what i remember i ran the wire up into the steering column strip and pushed them up the switch in the column just off top of my head i cant remember which colors and spots. From what MINI told me i should have it back Wednsday or thursday.(maybe)
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Cars back. and i took a look under the colum and yes thats where i ran them. I attempted to take some pix. but the camara and me dont do to well on upclose shots. Ok there fuzzy and heck and i havent a clue on how to do the lighting. In fact there pretty much useless but ill post them up in a little bit. but basics.. after you remove the lower portion of the steering colum by removing the 2 #30 torq screws. You will see the back end of the key switch with the wires comeing down.. The Big red wire and the Black wire with the blue stripe are the two you need. For my install I use 14 gauge wire striped about 1 inch folded the barewire in two and wedged it up in the switch for both the Red and the black with blue stripe wires. Then zip tied them to the wires them selves so it wouldn't come loose. Then run the wires the the Start button one on each side. By doing this the key still will start the car. or you can use the button after the key is in the on position. Also this will keep the Clutch saftey switch in working order. In otherwords if you don't have the clutch pedal pressed down it won't start. One main advantage to me is . IF i should stall the car for what ever reason. i dont have to reach for the Key turn it off then back on to start it.. I just have to hit the button.
Hope this helps some. like i said give me a few minutes and ill post the very very fuzzy pixs
Hope this helps some. like i said give me a few minutes and ill post the very very fuzzy pixs
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ok here are the shots.. remember i sux at this ..
Shot of my starter button. as you can see its pretty much worn.. and yes i have two rows of switches.
This shot shows one of the two screws you have to remove
again sorry for the quality. this one shows the back side of the switch with the wires coming down. There are two Red wires in the shot you will see the zip tie on the one farthest to the right side. This is the wire im tying into.
again sorry for the fuzzy shot.. but it shows the zip ties to the red and black wire.. also it points out the red wires is closest to your seats.
Shot of my starter button. as you can see its pretty much worn.. and yes i have two rows of switches.
This shot shows one of the two screws you have to remove
again sorry for the quality. this one shows the back side of the switch with the wires coming down. There are two Red wires in the shot you will see the zip tie on the one farthest to the right side. This is the wire im tying into.
again sorry for the fuzzy shot.. but it shows the zip ties to the red and black wire.. also it points out the red wires is closest to your seats.
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do you use the cup holders for anything except change =)
If not make a small plate to cover one of the two holder and mount your button to it .. that is if your going to use the big engine start button.
or depending on what you have from the factory try next to the Mirror adjusters if theres space.
If not make a small plate to cover one of the two holder and mount your button to it .. that is if your going to use the big engine start button.
or depending on what you have from the factory try next to the Mirror adjusters if theres space.
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Be sure it's not somewhere where it'll get pushed when you don't want it to--like by curious passengers--since pressing it while the engine is running would be bad.
I was thinking of putting a start button in the dash where the OEM one is meant to go, but that's pretty much irreversable. Also I wanted to put it where the button is for the dash light brightness. It would fit perfectly, and I mean how often do you really need to access the dash brightness button anyway!? The hardest part would be relocating that button, not to mention taking the center dash apart.
I was thinking of putting a start button in the dash where the OEM one is meant to go, but that's pretty much irreversable. Also I wanted to put it where the button is for the dash light brightness. It would fit perfectly, and I mean how often do you really need to access the dash brightness button anyway!? The hardest part would be relocating that button, not to mention taking the center dash apart.
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Heres a VID!!!!!! There is an annoying ad that sounds like a buzzing noise. Its not the car.
http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...nt=STARTER.flv
http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...nt=STARTER.flv