Sadly very hard to get in this country
Start Button
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- MattDebbage
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Re: Start Button
Zot is the best, bar none. Went to the factory a few years back while in Bruge.
Sadly very hard to get in this country
Sadly very hard to get in this country
1989 Lotus Excel LC, Silver
1991 Peugeot 205 1.6 XR
2001 Peugeot 306 1.4 Meridian
1991 Peugeot 205 1.6 XR
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- amarshall
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Re: Start Button
MattDebbage wrote:Zot is the best, bar none. Went to the factory a few years back while in Bruge.
Sadly very hard to get in this country
Oh lordie! I *knew* I knew that name from somewhere - ouchie, ouchie, ouch!
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SORN - just say NO!
SORN - just say NO!
- robertverhey
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Re: Start Button
Hmmm misspelt "brakes" in the pre- flight check list. Why does this worry me somewhat?
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- bash
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Re: Start Button
You forgot to add a teenager. Works for me with anything with more than three buttons.
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Sam G15
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Re: Start Button
Zot, Orval, Duval Chimay, Trappiste....
After that I can't remember, but as luck would have it I'll be over there fairly soon so I'll remind myself....
Tempted by a start button on the Excel myself now, although new tyres are a better idea.
Sam
After that I can't remember, but as luck would have it I'll be over there fairly soon so I'll remind myself....
Tempted by a start button on the Excel myself now, although new tyres are a better idea.
Sam
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RRHANS
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Re: Start Button
If anyone comes to Bruges i'll be happy to guide you to some great pub's 
Hans
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Re: Start Button
Can anyone tell me what wires go where with a start button has anyone taken any pics ?
- muphy
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Re: Start Button
Barefoot,
I have a ropy circuit diagram from the one I have not yet finished, happy to tidy it up and post a copy but it will be tomorrow.
Mark
I have a ropy circuit diagram from the one I have not yet finished, happy to tidy it up and post a copy but it will be tomorrow.
Mark
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Built: 02/11/84
- muphy
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Re: Start Button
The circuit is pretty simple, a 12v supply connected to the button and the coil of the relay will energise the coil pulling the contacts together.
I'm splicing directly into the ignition switch wires to the solenoid so that I can start using the button or the key. Check the manual for the
ignition circuit for your car, you should be looking for the wires labelled Battery and Start coming off the ignition switch. If you have the service notes
then the wire colours are identified. If you do not have the service notes then I can mail a scan if you PM me an address.
My 1984 car does not have a start relay however later years seem to (according to diagrams) I see no reason why adding a second relay should be a problem
but you will need to be sure you understand the circuit and that it will do no damage.
Relay should be a 12v relay and I would suggest a rating load of 60Amps also make sure that the wire that you use is up to the load.
Sorry diagram is not better, should be legible.

Mark
I'm splicing directly into the ignition switch wires to the solenoid so that I can start using the button or the key. Check the manual for the
ignition circuit for your car, you should be looking for the wires labelled Battery and Start coming off the ignition switch. If you have the service notes
then the wire colours are identified. If you do not have the service notes then I can mail a scan if you PM me an address.
My 1984 car does not have a start relay however later years seem to (according to diagrams) I see no reason why adding a second relay should be a problem
but you will need to be sure you understand the circuit and that it will do no damage.
Relay should be a 12v relay and I would suggest a rating load of 60Amps also make sure that the wire that you use is up to the load.
Sorry diagram is not better, should be legible.

Mark
Restoration Blog: http://stoneyexcel.blogspot.co.uk/
Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoneyexcel/
Serial No: 1661
Built: 02/11/84
Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoneyexcel/
Serial No: 1661
Built: 02/11/84
Re: Start Button
Thanks guys I have enough info here 
- fueltheburn
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Re: Start Button
A bit off the original topic but just spotted the above.MrCoolA wrote:this is mine........................
moved fag lighter in to glove comp and converted to a dual take off for sat nav etc
Just looking to see what i put in the hole where the choke was next................
May I suggest a nitrous button
- MrCoolA
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Re: Start Button
Don't even go there, i will be happy to have her back on the road with her new TBs and ECU never mind NO2............although.........fueltheburn wrote:A bit off the original topic but just spotted the above.MrCoolA wrote:this is mine........................
moved fag lighter in to glove comp and converted to a dual take off for sat nav etc
Just looking to see what i put in the hole where the choke was next................
May I suggest a nitrous buttona 25 or 50 shot would work well
Previously Jerry (Taylor)
Now "Black Flag"
Lotus Excel SEI1989 253.6hp 190lbft
Lotus Elise S3 1.6. Motorsport Green 2011.
Now "Black Flag"
Lotus Excel SEI1989 253.6hp 190lbft
Lotus Elise S3 1.6. Motorsport Green 2011.
