i was wondering if any one has installed a push start system in their trucks like the srt's have and is it even possible? and if so how did you do it ?

 

Yes its possible and easy for the most part.

I have one installed in my 05 laramie (looks just like the SRT too because the laramies have the silver accents around the bezels)


I bought the ignition button for 35 bucks on ebay from a dodge dealer.

You just need to take out the cigarette lighter and install the button (someway you choose) and use the 12v red wire from the lighter as the power and you need to tap into the ignition wire under the steering wheel with about a two foot piece of 16 gauge wire and wire ito the back of the switch as shown on the diagram with butt-connectors.

there are MANY writeups on how to install. do a search for more info.

I used an electrical reducing washer and trimmed and polished the inside to fit the button and installed as a trim ring. (painted it silver to match my bezel)...

check my photo album for pictures of the final product.

 

after you install button do u need the key to start it also or is can u just use the push button.

 

i still need to put the key in the ignition and turn it to the run position....just instead of pushing the key forward to crank the motor..you push the button.

of course you need the key (same as SRT) ....if you didnt....anyone could start your truck up!!!!

however..im pretty sure one of the pins on the button will allow you to push start the truck without the key....but thats not smart.

i dunno about you...but i have the grey Sentry key so mine has to be in or else the car will shut off anyway.

 

hey 05ramlaramie do you still know the name of the ebay vendor for the push start button ? i found a few but i wanted to know what one you had since you have had good success with it, and thanks for all the help guys. im a new guy back in november i bought a new 05 reg cab 4.7L dodge ram and i love it. thanks again

 

ahh, screw that...I want one of those old-timey Model T crank starts out of the front of the grille

 

I believe it was a dodge dealership called "henson motors"....
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhensonmotors

that is a link to their current ebay auctions....the button is somewhere in the middle.