Ignition cylinder bypass?
On my 88 suburban, the the ignition lock has been decimated. To start the truck, i turn the switch that was at the bottom of the cylinder with a pair of pliers. Im hoping to change it to where i flip a toggle switch to put it in "run" position, and then push a momentary switch to engage the starter. The only problem is, i dont know how to go about getting into the steering column at that part. Help?
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They are a pain, but doable. Since you have to remove the old igmition switch, why not just replace it?
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there are some push button start switches available on ebay and aliexpress. That would be cool on a 88
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The ignition switch is already gone lol, no removal there. And since it lends itself to such a project, i was thinking to put in a series of switches that all need to be in the right position for it to run. Kinda thinking mad max ish i gues ha
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thats a pretty cool button, the problem being it still requires the lock cylinder to be turned... i was hoping to completely eliminate needing to use the steering column switches, and use dash mounted switches instead
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there are other types...google
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Well, the switches themselves arent an issue. Im planning on using a toggle switch (or set therof) to put the system in "run" mode, and then a momentary switch to engage the starter. I guess what im asking, is how would i go about wiring these in using the existing colomn circuitry?
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Depends on if your wheel still locks. You need a heavier switch since lights and accessories run off it. The switch wires are on bottom of the column near brake pedal. I used 35 amp push button under dash to starter
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