Does anyone know anything about this. I check reloem often and noticed this and I dont recall seeing it before. I found it using my 03 Cooper details.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...03&hg=61&fg=95

 

thats pretty interesting

EBA 0403361

I wounder what this refers to??

 

Prolly something else offered to the our sister cars in europe and such...as we Emericans are far too stupid to handle something like that...you know like leaving the car in gear and trying to start it ...LOL

 

NIFTY I like!

 

I thought it was pretty neat as well. I did a quick search on MINI 2 and didnt see anything mentioned of it yet. I would be curous to find out how it works and if it is available to us here in the US. I would certianly be interested in it for my new MINI.

 

Well here it is over at MINI2 http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99490

Would love to see a copy of the install instructions to see how they make this mod work.

Snoopy

 

Thanks

I did a search eariler and couldnt turn anything up sounds neat. I was wondering then if the key has to still be in the ignition for the car to recognize it before starting. Any ideas?

 

The classic mini's had the starter button on the floor between the seats. You'd turn the key then hold the starter button down to crank the engine. When she fired you'd release the button, find a gear and scoot. Finding a gear was the hardest part with the "wonder" wand shifter. You'd always wonder what gear, if any, you found!

...Les

 

I think so, the key needs to be in the ignition to disable the immobilizer in the car, But once the kit is fitted the key will not crank the car, only the start button will cause the engine to crank...I think, this is why I want to see the instructions

Snoopy

 

Any idea on the cost, and level of difficulty of a DIY

 

Why would you want one?

 

Its pretty cool if it is cheap enough. And then there is Why not?

 

My MA said that they are no longer available. And were only for a specfic year. Check with yours to confirm.

 

That would be a way cool mod!

 

Looks very cool.

Just called up Morristown Mini and they confirmed that this part is not available - I checked both pre 07/2004 and and post 07/2004 part #'s.

Shucks.

How's about this?

$59.95 from Mossmini.

Directions not very helpful - here

 

dont evert trust anything from moss thats dependant on your car running everyday!


check out Summit, they have lots of race car parts. probably just run a jumper from the ignition so that when you put your key in and turn it to run, then push the start button, it will trigger the starter.

 

If you still have to have your key in, and turned...would this just be a "cool factor" mod?

 

how do you think most cars with push button starters are? they all have to have the kety in and turned, gotta unlock the steering wheel....

 

Anyone think this would work as a start button?:

http://www.uneedtools.com/remote-sta...50-p-1445.html

It's a lot cheaper than the ~$60 ones from Moss.

 

of you hooked it up right it would probably work, but would you have the red engine start bling factor? I'd like to see some of the stock ones make it over to the US, MINI culture is bigger here but we keep getting the shaft with all the cool accessories.

 

Lots of aftermarket start button installs rely on the start button from the Honda S2000. You might want to check that out too.

I had a 1967 Volkswagen that had a bad ignition, so we just installed a starter button up under the dashboard. You needed to turn the key to the run position. I credit the hidden starter button with preventing the car from being stolen after it was broken into (a different car in the lot got stolen that night!).

 

i test drove a prius for my wife a few weeks ago and you did not have to have the key in the ignition - just within the car (it was kind of hard to understand the dealer's accent but i think this is what he said). Just a button on the dash to turn it on and off.

I felt like i was turning on my tv or something like that - i would rather turn the key (especially if you have to have the key in the ignition with this one).

 

The BMW community either uses the S2000 or Z8 engine start button. If the front facia is not available anymore, just trace a hole on it and cut it out! I'll do that eventually.

 

Peter of www.myminiparts.com has these.

Really nice looking!!

 

I believe it refers to the docunent number for the instructions. The dealer has to print them for accessories.
Jim