Start Button

KernowRover · 8th December 2013, 09:55

Hi All,
I have just purchased a start button kit for my Connoisseur 2.5 v6.
The instructions say to connect the relay to the 2 wires coming from the ignition barrel to the starter solenoid, but as far as I can see from the Haynes manual one side of the starter motor is connected directly to the battery and the other side connects to the immobiliser control unit.
Any advice greatly appreciated, or have I just wasted my money?

Many thanks
Tom

marinabrian · 8th December 2013, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyD

Hi All,
I have just purchased a start button kit for my Connoisseur 2.5 v6.
The instructions say to connect the relay to the 2 wires coming from the ignition barrel to the starter solenoid, but as far as I can see from the Haynes manual one side of the starter motor is connected directly to the battery and the other side connects to the immobiliser control unit.
Any advice greatly appreciated, or have I just wasted my money?

Many thanks
Tom

Why oh why

You will have to put your key into the ignition, turn to position 2 then reach over and press the start button.
Now is that as ergonomically designed as rotating the key a further 30 degrees clockwise

Brian

KernowRover · 8th December 2013, 10:18

Thanks for your reply Brian, whilst agreeing with what you say, I am one for making my car unique and really would appreciate it if you could advise me how to connect the start switch.
Many thanks
Tom

marinabrian · 8th December 2013, 10:22

Pins 8 and 5 of the ignition switch brown/grey and white/red 4mm2 cables.
Disconnect these and wire to your start button with appropriate cable.

Job done

Brian

KernowRover · 8th December 2013, 11:34

Thanks Brian, much appreciated.
Regards
Tom

persuer · 8th December 2013, 11:53

I put the same thing in my last 75 and after the novelty wore off I never used it as it got to be a pain in the rear, eventually I removed it.

KernowRover · 8th December 2013, 14:37

Hi Richard,
Where did you mount the switch?
Best regards
Tom

persuer · 8th December 2013, 15:31

Right hand cup holder

VMax1000 · 8th December 2013, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Pins 8 and 5 of the ignition switch brown/grey and white/red 4mm2 cables.
Disconnect these and wire to your start button with appropriate cable.

Job done

Brian

You can wire the start button in parallel with the ignition switch so you can use both in case the switch loses its appeal.

8th December 2013, 09:55	#1
KernowRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon, 2.5 V6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 239 Thanked 79 Times in 67 Posts	Start Button Hi All, I have just purchased a start button kit for my Connoisseur 2.5 v6. The instructions say to connect the relay to the 2 wires coming from the ignition barrel to the starter solenoid, but as far as I can see from the Haynes manual one side of the starter motor is connected directly to the battery and the other side connects to the immobiliser control unit. Any advice greatly appreciated, or have I just wasted my money? Many thanks Tom __________________ KernowRover Avid 75 Fan The Walnut Bling King. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0wrx8vrj.jpg

8th December 2013, 10:18	#3
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8th December 2013, 11:34	#5
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8th December 2013, 11:53	#6
persuer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE CDTI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Coseley Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 165 Thanked 193 Times in 145 Posts	I put the same thing in my last 75 and after the novelty wore off I never used it as it got to be a pain in the rear, eventually I removed it. __________________ http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3c920ec3.png http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think.

8th December 2013, 14:37	#7
KernowRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon, 2.5 V6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 239 Thanked 79 Times in 67 Posts	Hi Richard, Where did you mount the switch? Best regards Tom __________________ KernowRover Avid 75 Fan The Walnut Bling King. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0wrx8vrj.jpg

8th December 2013, 10:22	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Pins 8 and 5 of the ignition switch brown/grey and white/red 4mm2 cables. Disconnect these and wire to your start button with appropriate cable. Job done Brian

8th December 2013, 15:31	#8
persuer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE CDTI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Coseley Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 165 Thanked 193 Times in 145 Posts	Right hand cup holder __________________ http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3c920ec3.png http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think.