Well after following posts about a DIY push button start, i have decided i will gather information from a few and compile them into this one, i fussed with my setup for 6 hours to realize the old posts were incorrect, as well as confusing. As a result i have created a diagram which makes perfect sense out of the whole thing. I hope this will help anyone on the fence about doing this project, because it is badass to have, and is an added safety feature to your teg
1. To start, disconnect your battery, remove your fuse panel cover, coin tray above it, and if you need a little extra room, the steering hub cover.
2. There are two phillips screws along the bottom edge of the lower dash cover (knee plate). Remove them. Look in where your coin tray was, remove the screw in there... and tug on the panel to free it.
3. Next, you will look at the loom of wires running from the steering hub, from there it divides into 2 looms with rubber conduit. From one of those looms, you will see the Black/White tracer wire. (not to be confused with white/black tracer).
The other loom is a little thicker, and will have the black/ yellow tracer wire in it. Using a small blade, carefully cut the conduit so you have room to work with these wires.
4. Now carefully pop out the Cruise control button using a flathead screwdriver, (assuming you have removed the CC systems) being careful not to damage the soft and delicate dashboard or button collar. Pull it out, and cut the two red wires wherever. you will not be using those. Also cut the Black, Green, and B/Y wire, leaving room for splicing/crimping later. Remove any unnecessary wires from this area.
5. on the Metal plate/bar that runs by your knees, you will see two bolts, i recommend running the ground and as well bolting the relay down to those. It will provide a clean and reliable install to ensure your car will start everytime
**if you would like to relocate your push button start to the right side of the steering wheel, you will need to
keep in mind wire lengths for routing and secure positioning.
6. Locate your fuse panel (duh.) Look along the top edge and you will see male ends. These are 12v power supply's. I have tested them all, and found that you will either have to use the one to the far left, or the far right. You will need to use a female connector and run a 12v wire to the relay in the following step.
7. Well, the easiest way is just to take a peek at this diagram i have composed. It should be very self explanatory. Wire up all of this as shown, using proper crimping, soldering and splicing techniques to provide reliable connections, as well as the proper relay and guage wire. I believe that 18 to 22 guage will work, i would recommend using the thicker of those on the wires running to the starter/ignition.
As noted in the diagram, Integra CC switches are toggles, not momentary. You can make it momentary i believe, says MeltMan. You must strip the switch down to the circuit board, and disconnect the 'click' mechanism and remove the copper stopper piece. Using a non-modified switch, you must push it and push it again after your teg has kicked over. Or push it very lightly and release. Its not as much of a pain as it sounds.
With this installed, i enjoyed the fact that the turn of the key was deactivated, it provides added security for those that use the CC toggle switch... if it isnt painted or moved. As the last place anyone would check to start a vehicle >.<
Second, its just pretty badass i think.
Well i hope this helps. If i have forgotten anything, please note, this is my first instructional.
1. To start, disconnect your battery, remove your fuse panel cover, coin tray above it, and if you need a little extra room, the steering hub cover.
2. There are two phillips screws along the bottom edge of the lower dash cover (knee plate). Remove them. Look in where your coin tray was, remove the screw in there... and tug on the panel to free it.
3. Next, you will look at the loom of wires running from the steering hub, from there it divides into 2 looms with rubber conduit. From one of those looms, you will see the Black/White tracer wire. (not to be confused with white/black tracer).
The other loom is a little thicker, and will have the black/ yellow tracer wire in it. Using a small blade, carefully cut the conduit so you have room to work with these wires.
4. Now carefully pop out the Cruise control button using a flathead screwdriver, (assuming you have removed the CC systems) being careful not to damage the soft and delicate dashboard or button collar. Pull it out, and cut the two red wires wherever. you will not be using those. Also cut the Black, Green, and B/Y wire, leaving room for splicing/crimping later. Remove any unnecessary wires from this area.
5. on the Metal plate/bar that runs by your knees, you will see two bolts, i recommend running the ground and as well bolting the relay down to those. It will provide a clean and reliable install to ensure your car will start everytime
**if you would like to relocate your push button start to the right side of the steering wheel, you will need to
keep in mind wire lengths for routing and secure positioning.
6. Locate your fuse panel (duh.) Look along the top edge and you will see male ends. These are 12v power supply's. I have tested them all, and found that you will either have to use the one to the far left, or the far right. You will need to use a female connector and run a 12v wire to the relay in the following step.
7. Well, the easiest way is just to take a peek at this diagram i have composed. It should be very self explanatory. Wire up all of this as shown, using proper crimping, soldering and splicing techniques to provide reliable connections, as well as the proper relay and guage wire. I believe that 18 to 22 guage will work, i would recommend using the thicker of those on the wires running to the starter/ignition.
As noted in the diagram, Integra CC switches are toggles, not momentary. You can make it momentary i believe, says MeltMan. You must strip the switch down to the circuit board, and disconnect the 'click' mechanism and remove the copper stopper piece. Using a non-modified switch, you must push it and push it again after your teg has kicked over. Or push it very lightly and release. Its not as much of a pain as it sounds.
With this installed, i enjoyed the fact that the turn of the key was deactivated, it provides added security for those that use the CC toggle switch... if it isnt painted or moved. As the last place anyone would check to start a vehicle >.<
Second, its just pretty badass i think.
Well i hope this helps. If i have forgotten anything, please note, this is my first instructional.