Well I like the S2K start button but decided why not keep my 350Z "all Nissan"? On a whim, I decided to buy the 2007 Altima engine Start/Stop button assembly, part number 25150-JA00A. It lists for about $30.00 and I got it cheaper than that at my local dealer 'cause they like me
. I disassembled the switch to see what pins were for the switch contacts and various LED's. I can use a similar set-up as the S2K switch as far as the relay, but since the button clearly says it'll not only START but STOP the engine, this throws a little more
R&D into the mix. I'm going to have the
LOCK LED wired to the car's factory anti-theft LED on the dash so that it'll flash in sync with it. The
ACC and
ON LED's will be wired to light according to ignition key position, of course. The backlighting of the button and "ENGINE" underneath the button will be tied into the HAZARD button backlighting LED so that it'll brighten/dim with the rest of the dash lights. I'm going to try and get it wired up this weekend. As far as placement, well with the large chrome trim ring, real estate 's pretty tight on the console of my '06 6MT so that's why I chose this particular location. I did not test fit the console back down into place to check for clearance yet but I know it's going to a little tight as far as depth of the switch assembly (although it doesn't appear as deep as the S2K switch).
Stay tuned.......
