Push Button Start

[gbryant]

My 2009 has the FOB that fits into the dash (like a key) can this be adapted to use a push start?

I realize there are after market kits... I'm more interested in an OEM solution...

 

[huntergreen]

Why would you want to do this ?

 

[Booms]

http://www.autotechelectronic.com/ram-fobik-remotes-push-start-with-proximity-kits/

 

[Jimmy07]

Why would you want to do this ?

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say because he wants to have push button start.

My 2009 has the FOB that fits into the dash (like a key) can this be adapted to use a push start?

I realize there are after market kits... I'm more interested in an OEM solution...

The push button start from the 2013+ rams can’t be retrofitted to a 2009.

 

[Booms]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say because he wants to have push button start.

 

[Jimmy07]

http://www.autotechelectronic.com/ram-fobik-remotes-push-start-with-proximity-kits/

He’s got a 2009

 

[Booms]

He’s got a 2009

Oops...

 

[gbryant]

Yes... those kits are pricey.

I was seeing if someone had retrofitted something like this.... (ebay link)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Ign...m=351770386144&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

 

[Jimmy07]

Yes... those kits are pricey.

I was seeing if someone had retrofitted something like this.... (ebay link)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Ignition-Starter-Switch-Dash-Mount-Push-Button-for-Jeep-Dodge-Chrysler/351770386144?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160727114228&meid=f1c3b18af0f04f72bcf4260d1c9dff0c&pid=100290&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=351770386144&itm=351770386144&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

That is just a replacement button for ones that ALREADY have push button start. There is FAR more involved than just that button.

 

[Jimmy07]

https://advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK105B.html
You might consider something like this, because oem is just not an option.

 

[indept]

http://www.autotechelectronic.com/ram-fobik-remotes-push-start-with-proximity-kits/

WHOA!!! for 2013+ , for 1600 bucks PLUS intall, I'll keep inserting my fob into the ignition

 

[TXFireMedic]

WHOA!!! for 2013+ , for 1600 bucks PLUS intall, I'll keep inserting my fob into the ignition

But it looks so cool to get into the truck and start it w/o having to grab your keys!!! But **** that price.

 

[gbryant]

It actually is very cool... Our Jeep has a push button, very convenient.
Guess i’ll Just have to wait until I upgrade my truck to a newer model...

 

[Jstmahoney]

It actually is very cool... Our Jeep has a push button, very convenient.
Guess i’ll Just have to wait until I upgrade my truck to a newer model...

Yes! Our Journey has it and it was a must have when I bought my truck.


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[Maligator]

This is the one peice of tech I don't mind not having. Guess I'm old school and kind of like putting my keys in the ignition. I'm forgetful as all hell and at least I know that my keys are always in the same place. We just got my wife an escape with push start and I'm not sold on it. It is pretty cool, with time I'm sure I'd get used to it but putting the key in the ignition doesn't bother me

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