Any one ever thought of putting in a push button starter?
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Push Button Starter
- Thread starter shawn0001
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mKvDuBBy
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Yeh with the passat that is all you have to do. I wish we can do that with the GTI.
TopGearNJ
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Ricey, it wouldnt be if u didnt have to put the key in the ignition, but sinc eu have to its wayyy too rice aftermarket for me. my .02
If the car won't start by turning the key, it can be considered a safety feature. Same thing as if you had a hidden killswitch that had to be flicked in order to turn the car on. However, a bright yellow 'press to start' button in the middle of the car might be a dead giveaway...
agpatel
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the passat and bmw and other cars w/ push button start normally have just a key fob like key that you just push in and then hit the start button or lk mb has the smart key, i dont see the use with a normal key that you have to put in and turn to the 1st click anyways
TopGearNJ
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YOu guys completely misunderstood me, im talking about a "smart Key" system like nissan and Mercedes and other good car brands have, (i know nissan isnt considered "good" compared to Merc and BMW and VW, but still just read) They key has a chip inside that interacts with the car automatticaly unlocking and locking doors when u step to and from the car. The key just needs to be inside the car for the button to work (new nissan ALTIMA check it out). ITs not that u need to put hte key in the ignission its cooler then that...still ricey
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jaydub
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dude........ignission?????
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There aren't any German car brands that I know of with 'smart key.' However, I haven't been in a Passat, I know for a fact that both Bimmers and Benzs both require a 'key' to be put into a slot, and then a push button to be depressed. Toyota and Honda and Nissan all have 'smart key' where the key emits a signal to the car so that when you go near it, the door opens and you can get in. It also allows you to start the car without a key by depressing the brake and pressing the 'start button.'
So, by your logic, Mercedes and BMW use a 'ricey' method of starting their cars?
AutoXinMK5
Touring Car Champion
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With the nissan intellegent key system you can leave the key in your pocket and hit the start button. Unless one of the fobs that is programmed to the car is within a few inches of the steering column, the car won't start.
THe cars have a complex "body control system" but essentially the body control modue that controls the keyless entry watches for the I-key signal and unlocks the door. Our fobs are only active when we hit the button unlike the Nissan I-key where the BCM is on an active search all the time.
There's no aftermarket set ups yet.
THe cars have a complex "body control system" but essentially the body control modue that controls the keyless entry watches for the I-key signal and unlocks the door. Our fobs are only active when we hit the button unlike the Nissan I-key where the BCM is on an active search all the time.
There's no aftermarket set ups yet.
Acoustic81
In-Tune
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70 bucks + figuring out where to put it where it doesn't look gay + possible pain in the ass install + more work to start the car = ha-ha-ha-ha
I used to have a "START" button on my Renault Megane and it's really the only thing I miss about it.
I like having an actual key to turn as well though...
Wouldn't want one of those big red/yellow butttons. Hmn... maybe something could be wired up to one of those spare buttons...
I like having an actual key to turn as well though...
Wouldn't want one of those big red/yellow butttons. Hmn... maybe something could be wired up to one of those spare buttons...
irebound
Digital Driver
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- Chicago, IL
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- 06 BMP GTI
that's what i was thinking too. i'd buy one.