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Old 09-08-2009, 07:30 PM
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Has anyone checked into costs to retro fit the push button start that is in the Challenger into the Ram.

For those that has not seen it the solution is a true push start. As long as you have the key fob with you/near you all you have to do is push the button.
 
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:04 PM
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In case you have not seen it....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrZbhNyoZTc

The insert just makes it easier to start, your finger can do it as you see. Our ignition does push like this, but we are obviously missing the parts in the FOBs and a receiver I would assume.
 
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Old 09-08-2009, 08:08 PM
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oh **** me... i need that
 
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I want! I want!
 
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Wow, that's awesome. Surely it's just some module that sits behind the switch, or just a replacement switch overall. As plug-and-play as Dodges are, surely there's someway to add this to the RAM.
 
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sweet, might have to get a new key so that the truck know its inside the truck so nut just anyone can start it
 
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oh man the wife is gonna kill me when i ask for more money to spend on the truck........lol

that is sick as hell. i hope someone can figure it out soon.
 
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I was wondering why this option wasn't available when I bought the truck. I love it too. Me need it!
 
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I'm in if someone figures it out ?
 
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I think we are equipped already as you say our key just pushes in , the key is the key fob that belongs to the truck has to be in it, how do you get a button like that to try and retro fit it. if was that easy we would all have it right?
 


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