Rewire ignition to bypass key

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rick - 16 May 2006 21:15 GMT

I have 1994 Plymouth Grand Caravan that someone tried to steal breaking
the ignition key system. I would like to just put a toggle switch and
starter button and not have a key. Any reason why this is a bad idea,
and any things to be careful of or watch for before I try this?

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Mike Romain - 16 May 2006 21:46 GMT

I have done that on a few vehicles. You need a high amp switch for the
starter and toggle or you can use micro switches and relays.

I would maybe use a magnetic hidden switch triggering a relay for the
'run' part of the key switch. That way I could stick a magnet on the
dash in a certain spot and then hit the button for the starter.

Mike
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> I have 1994 Plymouth Grand Caravan that someone tried to steal breaking
> the ignition key system. I would like to just put a toggle switch and
> starter button and not have a key. Any reason why this is a bad idea,
> and any things to be careful of or watch for before I try this?

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