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Anyway to wire the column to toggle switches so I dont need a key?

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Old 01-05-2012, 08:49 AM
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Want to keep everything working but I want to get rid of the key and hook up the ign/acc function to just 1 toggle switch.
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Here is a quick paint. Can I run a switch, one side to 12v and the other to the acc wire and will that work?

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interested in this also, wouldnt u need to do the Vats resistor bypass to start the car with the switch and not the key with the resistor in it?
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My vats doesn't work, no bypass installed or anything and it fires right up.
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If you do a search, you'll see many threads for making a "push button start." Just replace the push button with a momentary toggle switch and you are done.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...t-mod-how.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-cla...ush-start.html
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That has nothing to do with what im trying to do. Wiring in a push button STILL requires a turn of the key to turn on the acc, im trying to bypass the key and run a toggle switch.
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So, are you trying to avoid the 2 or 3 switch setup that race cars use and have it all in 1 unit? If so, I'd think finding that switch would be the biggest challenge. (I've never seen one.)
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Originally Posted by wssix99
So, are you trying to avoid the 2 or 3 switch setup that race cars use and have it all in 1 unit? If so, I'd think finding that switch would be the biggest challenge. (I've never seen one.)
ive seen a three option switch at wally world. (off, acc, on) then im assuming the push button.
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whytry i found a kit to do exactly this, its expensive.
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I'm still waiting to see the magic single toggle switch...
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whytry i found a kit to do exactly this, its expensive.
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thats pretty bad ***, comon taxes lol
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