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Help with switches for ignition circuit

b-rad_76

Dec 15, 2009
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Hi,

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I am trying to design a circuit to enable a push start button in my car.

It is easy enough to wire the push button to start the car (see my weird diagram) The problem is, the standard ignition switch disables pin 2 while it is at position 3.

With my setup the ignition switch is set to position 2 and then the momentary switch (purple) connects pin 4, 5 and 1 when depressed (as a substitute to position 3 on the ignition switch). But in turn, pin 2 is not disabled while the momentary switch is depressed.

Is there a way to disable pin 2 with the ignition switch at position 2 while the momentary switch is depressed?

PS FYI pin 2 is disabled while position 3 is activated to reduce current draw by accessories.

Thank you in advance,
Brad
 

b-rad_76

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Resqueline

Jul 31, 2009
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Sure, by removing the wire from pin 2, connecting it to the NC contact of a changeover relay (SPDT contacts), and then wire pin 2 to the COM contact of the relay. Then I'd wire the NO relay contact to pin 4&5. The coil is then controlled by the pushbutton, saving it from having to carry the 16-40 amps flowing into the starter.
 
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