Eliminate ignition keys in favor of push buttons
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I have replaced basically every part on my scarab except the stock ignition key switches and wouldn't you know I am having problems with one of them! ![Angry Smiley 038](/forums/images/smilies/angry-smiley-038.gif)
Thinking of eliminating the keys entirely and going with toggles for ignition and push button for starters. When I rewired the boat I changed around the way things were wired so I don't use the acc side of the key so not loosing anything there.
Anyone done this?
Pro's & Con's?
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Thinking of eliminating the keys entirely and going with toggles for ignition and push button for starters. When I rewired the boat I changed around the way things were wired so I don't use the acc side of the key so not loosing anything there.
Anyone done this?
Pro's & Con's?
Thanks
Jim
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I did it and it worked flawlessly i also added a plastic cover for the starter button in case I hit it with my knee I think I split two of the standard ignition switches before I got rid of em
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Lol so true I saw those push button starts with the keypad locks a while ago for "security" and had to laugh I could just imagine losing a motor trying to dock and frantically punching in combinations to get it restarted
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you think that's bad, try having one not restart on a twin shaft boat in a tiny little cove in front of somebody's fuel dock with 20 boats all around!! it only turns one way, and of course it is the wrong way...
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I am going to wire my ignition with a toggle and push button this winter. I like the simplicity and the looks. I will hide a secondary switch behind the dash for security.......Chances are a crook won't be able to find that, and if they do, It is insured!