Rewire ignition accessory switch 2002 Trans Am
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Rewire ignition accessory switch 2002 Trans Am I have a 2002 Trans Am, and the ignition switch has something going on where I cant get to accessory while turning the key, and I cant get to the setting where just the stereo turns on. It is all just very loose filling, no clicks, basically feels like the switch might be bad? I also have this Kenwood deck in my car
And it takes forever to turn on, and is very inconvenient when I turn the car off and on while waiting for anything. So my question is, is it possible to wire the accessory to go through this switch
that my car has but isnt being used, and would it be possible to keep the stereo live instead of flipping off when I have to use the starter?
Also I want to do this so I can reprogram my cars key fob to honk once I lock the car, and I am going to wire it for a push start button soon
And it takes forever to turn on, and is very inconvenient when I turn the car off and on while waiting for anything. So my question is, is it possible to wire the accessory to go through this switch
that my car has but isnt being used, and would it be possible to keep the stereo live instead of flipping off when I have to use the starter?
Also I want to do this so I can reprogram my cars key fob to honk once I lock the car, and I am going to wire it for a push start button soon
Last edited by Anderson0741; Oct 22, 2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: Description
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Probably nobody is interested.
In general, it is best to repair a problem properly rather than using the ghetto method to work around the symptoms. Getting yourself a new ignition cylinder should take care of the problem without costing a fortune.
In general, it is best to repair a problem properly rather than using the ghetto method to work around the symptoms. Getting yourself a new ignition cylinder should take care of the problem without costing a fortune.
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Thats fine, im mainly just looking for a way to keep the stereos power live while starting it, not going for a "ghetto route". It can be spliced to keep it functioning normal as well
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There is no switched circuit anywhere in the car that is live in all of the start, run, accessory, and retained accessory power conditions. So, in order to do what you suggest, you would have to connect your switch to unswitched (battery) power. That leaves you with the distinct possibility that you might forget to switch it off and come back to a car with a dead battery.
My Pioneer will sometimes stay on when cranking, sometimes won't. Depends.
I agree with Whitebird. Fix it right the first time.
You can do this sure. 12v like to the switch and then into the radio. Yea, if you leave the switch on... Dead battery.
I have my fans hooked this way, to run them with the car off for track cooling.
I have my fans hooked this way, to run them with the car off for track cooling.
