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Scarbs April 27th, 2024 2:34 PM

ignition wiring
 
Hi,
new member here.
My ignition barrel is playing up and, sometimes, prevents me from turning the key.

I'm exploring fitting a start/stop button. I require the ignition wiring to aid setup if available please.

Chevy Spark 2013, UK.

oldchevy April 28th, 2024 8:05 AM

Welcome from Florida. Why not replace the bad ignition barrel? Maybe a good locksmith can repair your old one. A universal ignition switch with a key is also an option.

Scarbs April 28th, 2024 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by oldchevy (Post 502999)
Welcome from Florida. Why not replace the bad ignition barrel? Maybe a good locksmith can repair your old one. A universal ignition switch with a key is also an option.

Hello, and thanks for your reponse.

There are no more Chevrolet dealers in the UK. My thinking was that a button start would be cheaper than a repaired or replaced ignition barrel.

I don't mind spending a little bit of time learning things, so would enjoy the experience.

oldchevy April 28th, 2024 12:03 PM

You can check dealers in the US since there is international shipping. A button would still require a switch to ensure safety. To put in a button like the newer cars have would require adding a computer not just a button.

Scarbs April 29th, 2024 1:17 AM


Originally Posted by oldchevy (Post 503007)
You can check dealers in the US since there is international shipping. A button would still require a switch to ensure safety. To put in a button like the newer cars have would require adding a computer not just a button.

International shipping, now that’s worth investigating.

Yes, I’m aware of the need for a small computer to manage push button start & stop, despite many sellers listing start/stop buttons online and claiming that’s all one requires!

Scarbs April 29th, 2024 3:40 PM


Originally Posted by oldchevy (Post 503007)
You can check dealers in the US since there is international shipping. A button would still require a switch to ensure safety. To put in a button like the newer cars have would require adding a computer not just a button.

I've tried searching online, have found the parts, but all delivery options are for the US!

oldchevy April 30th, 2024 7:30 AM

There must be a way. Did you try contacting 3rd party carriers? Fed Ex, DHL and others do international deliveries.

Scarbs April 30th, 2024 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by oldchevy (Post 503048)
There must be a way. Did you try contacting 3rd party carriers? Fed Ex, DHL and others do international deliveries.

Perhaps this would be a solution, but it’s getting the item from the source to the courier.

oldchevy April 30th, 2024 11:50 AM

They can pick it up from the source.

Scarbs May 1st, 2024 1:02 AM

Thank you once again, but I think the cost prohibits. I think I’d like to investigate the option of push start/stop.


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