So I know this might be a little crazy but I've become interested in relocating the ignition start button to somewhere not so awkward. I was thinking of replacing the 12v next to my shifter as I litterally never use it. Anyone have some input or has tried this before?
If they just use single conductor wire it's a fairly straight forward extension. Not sure if they are the same diameter. But that would be a need mod. How would you plug the old location?
In theory it shouldn't be that hard for the wiring, though I don't know the diameter. The current location would be a decent place for a USB charging port. I haven't seen anyone do this but I'm interested in seeing how it works if you move forward.
The reason it is in an awkward spot is that it is less likely you'll accidentally hit the button when using the car and shut it off, I bet. Imagine doing some spirited driving and your hand slips and hits the button next to the shifter, bam your car shuts down. You lose.
Well to do anything to your car while you are driving it the button has to be held down for a few seconds while you are moving to turn off the motor. I could tap it all day like I was turning it on and it won't turn off.
Neat idea. I don't mind the factory location but I think it would look cool next to the shifter. And like others said, it won't let you shut the engine off if it's moving over a few mph anyway so no risk there.
Well the spot where the 12v outlet is at is molded into the center console so its not going to work there without doing some modifications, lets just say I'm not cutting up the console on my new car!
So I know this might be a little crazy but I've become interested in relocating the ignition start button to somewhere not so awkward. I was thinking of replacing the 12v next to my shifter as I litterally never use it. Anyone have some input or has tried this before?
This is so sick. I want to do this to my car... what did you have to do to make it fit in the cigarette lighter spot?
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