Has anyone considered updating their 2nd Gen GS to have a push button start.........?
03-15-06 | 08:51 AM
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Has anyone considered updating their 2nd Gen GS to have a push button start.........?
Has anyone considered updating their 2nd Gen GS to have a push button start/keyless door entry from a 3rd Gen GS?
Outlandish concept, but is this even doable? I especially like the door handles on a 2nd gen IS (I haven't seen a 3rd Gen GS really closely) and I was wondering if I can replace the door handles on my 2nd Gen GS with the door handles from a 2nd gen IS, incorporating the push button start on the dash and covering up the existing keyhole in the steering column.
Cost would be prohibitive no doubt as some custom work would be involved, but is it even possible?
Outlandish concept, but is this even doable? I especially like the door handles on a 2nd gen IS (I haven't seen a 3rd Gen GS really closely) and I was wondering if I can replace the door handles on my 2nd Gen GS with the door handles from a 2nd gen IS, incorporating the push button start on the dash and covering up the existing keyhole in the steering column.
Cost would be prohibitive no doubt as some custom work would be involved, but is it even possible?
03-15-06 | 09:00 AM
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Not familiar with the GS, but it should be possible with the right know how.
Basically, the push start is easy. The smart key is harder. If your good with electronics you can do it.
Sorry I don't have much more to contribute. Getr a schematic for the system and Im sure I can help you figure it out.
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Basically, the push start is easy. The smart key is harder. If your good with electronics you can do it.
Sorry I don't have much more to contribute. Getr a schematic for the system and Im sure I can help you figure it out.
P
03-16-06 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Has anyone considered updating their 2nd Gen GS to have a push button start/keyless door entry from a 3rd Gen GS?
Outlandish concept, but is this even doable? I especially like the door handles on a 2nd gen IS (I haven't seen a 3rd Gen GS really closely) and I was wondering if I can replace the door handles on my 2nd Gen GS with the door handles from a 2nd gen IS, incorporating the push button start on the dash and covering up the existing keyhole in the steering column.
Cost would be prohibitive no doubt as some custom work would be involved, but is it even possible?
Outlandish concept, but is this even doable? I especially like the door handles on a 2nd gen IS (I haven't seen a 3rd Gen GS really closely) and I was wondering if I can replace the door handles on my 2nd Gen GS with the door handles from a 2nd gen IS, incorporating the push button start on the dash and covering up the existing keyhole in the steering column.
Cost would be prohibitive no doubt as some custom work would be involved, but is it even possible?
its easy to do, they sell those kits all the time. Look up ignited they sell better quality kits. still gonna need your key for the chip though
03-16-06 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tonydt1g3r
its easy to do, they sell those kits all the time. Look up ignited they sell better quality kits. still gonna need your key for the chip though
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....categoryID=194
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03-16-06 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tonydt1g3r
like I said its easy you just need to know how to wire it up. However your going to have to keep a chip in the car for that, and anyone can jump in your car and start it up which is a big no no
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03-16-06 | 11:56 AM
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I dont think its that big of a deal to leave a spare key in the ignition. Just make sure to lock the car with the key on the keychain. hmm I just might do this mod.
Edit: I take it back, it installs into the cigarette lighter and you have to turn the key for the pushbutton to work. Thats pretty gay.
Edit: I take it back, it installs into the cigarette lighter and you have to turn the key for the pushbutton to work. Thats pretty gay.
03-16-06 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexbox
I take it back, it installs into the cigarette lighter and you have to turn the key for the pushbutton to work. Thats pretty gay.
03-16-06 | 12:45 PM
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# 1 they made it fit for the cigerette lighter but no you dont have to put it there. Obviously you can custom on your dash with a quick hole cutter.
#2 their kit is designed so you put the key in the ignition, but like I said before its all a wiring thing you can get around that easily. Its alot like hooking up a remote start for a car. Same exact concept. Thats why I said your going to have to leave a key in the the car. Not neccisarily in the ignition but hidden in the dash somewhere. And anyone can come by and hit your start button and it will turn on.
#2 their kit is designed so you put the key in the ignition, but like I said before its all a wiring thing you can get around that easily. Its alot like hooking up a remote start for a car. Same exact concept. Thats why I said your going to have to leave a key in the the car. Not neccisarily in the ignition but hidden in the dash somewhere. And anyone can come by and hit your start button and it will turn on.
03-16-06 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tonydt1g3r
# 1 they made it fit for the cigerette lighter but no you dont have to put it there. Obviously you can custom on your dash with a quick hole cutter.
#2 their kit is designed so you put the key in the ignition, but like I said before its all a wiring thing you can get around that easily. Its alot like hooking up a remote start for a car. Same exact concept. Thats why I said your going to have to leave a key in the the car. Not neccisarily in the ignition but hidden in the dash somewhere. And anyone can come by and hit your start button and it will turn on.
#2 their kit is designed so you put the key in the ignition, but like I said before its all a wiring thing you can get around that easily. Its alot like hooking up a remote start for a car. Same exact concept. Thats why I said your going to have to leave a key in the the car. Not neccisarily in the ignition but hidden in the dash somewhere. And anyone can come by and hit your start button and it will turn on.
As long as you have an aftermarket alarm installed with engine kill , then the start button can be disabled whenever the alarm is on and the doors are also locked at that point.
As far as the key chip, you just need to remove the chip from the key and tie wrap it around the base of the key hole. You have enough room underneath the dash panel to do this.
The chip will not allow the ignition to start unless it is right up against the ignition module. Placing a key behind the dash anywhere else is not going to do it. It's not close enough.
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03-16-06 | 03:00 PM
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good info. there you go .... smart key and push-button start with out spending more money on a new car. i wouldnt mind doing that to my car. and hey if you want to go even a step further... get magic touch door kit. it opens ur door when you touch a certain part of the door.
didnt want anyone jocking him is what he said 