wiring a push button start to an 86 model

Post Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:17 pm

can any one talk me through wiring a push button start switch to a 1986 e30 please. thanks.

does anyone know what colour wires i need to take from the ignition block to the new switch ect.[/code]

Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:34 pm

black yellow to the push start as this is the starter. You want to leave the key for the rest of the electric and steering lock. ???

Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:01 pm

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Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:39 pm

zaust wrote:black yellow to the push start as this is the starter. You want to leave the key for the rest of the electric and steering lock. ???

hi, yeah want to keep the key for electric and steering lock.

Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:13 pm

Just the black/yellow then. Cut it. extend it to the button. And then when your key is in the on position, Press the button for the starter the wiz over..

Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:07 pm

zaust wrote:Just the black/yellow then. Cut it. extend it to the button. And then when your key is in the on position, Press the button for the starter the wiz over..

thanks very much, so the 2 terminals on the back of the new switch, the one marked "to source" goes to the black and yellow, the other marked 12v+ goes to any live is that right?

Post Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:10 pm

Make sure it is a good 12v thickish wire. I would take it from the constant when cranking one on the ignition myself and use the same gauge.

Post Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:25 pm

zaust wrote:Make sure it is a good 12v thickish wire. I would take it from the constant when cranking one on the ignition myself and use the same gauge.

Great, thanks for your help mate.