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Old 03-10-2008, 06:55 PM
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Disable starter for inside car show...

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I will have 'Money-Penny' inside a building for a car show this weekend...

I have to have the ignition circuit powered to have the amplifier on during the show. The show requires, however, that I disable the starter. Is there a relay or fuse I can pull to keep it from cranking?

2007 MCS with all four packages, including Comfort Access keyless go system.

Battery will be disconnected, but an external power supply will be connected to the car battery cables to power it during the show.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:24 PM
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Disconnect electrical harness connection to the ignition coil.
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Wouldn't it still crank? If I disconnect the ignition coil won't it crank, and just not fire?

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Old 03-10-2008, 07:51 PM
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Thats probably all they want. Disconect it and give it a try, see what happens.
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You could also try looking around the clutch pedal pivot to find the "clutch-in" microswitch. If you disconnect the harness from that switch, the starter won't turn over.
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