Push to start

[Nodashi]

If there a kit or can a shop mod a tC to have a push to start button? i would like one that i dont know need but my key in. so some sort of a kit that has a RFID reader or something? i searched about this but all the posts were 3 years old. Thanks

[CadenceScion]

I have been wanting to do this as well. I know a few people on another Scion forum that have done this w/ great success. I know the Nissan's and Hyundai's have a push button start, and if you look in some tuner/mini trucking magazine's you'll see them there as well. A good place to put a push button start is down inside the coin holder. Open it to push the button and close it to keep it out of site out of mind.

[navylife59]

2011 Scion tC RS7.0 has push button start. Here is an aftermarket unit but not sure if it actually works with our transponders.Keyless Ignition* RFID Push Button Start systems

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent
the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a
transponder key ECU that stores the key codes of
authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start
the engine using an unauthorized key, the ECU sends
a signal to the ECM to prohibit fuel delivery and
ignition, effectively disabling the engine.
• When the ECU detects that the unlock warning switch
is ON, the ECU provides current to the transponder
key coil and produce a faint electric wave. A
transponder chip in the key grip receives the faint
electric wave. Upon receiving the faint electric wave,
the transponder chip outputs a key ID codes signal.
The transponder key coil receives this signal, the
transponder key amplifies it, and then the signal is
transmitted to the ECU. The ECU matches the key's
ID code with the vehicle's ID code, which was
previously registered in the ECU, and then
communicates with the ECM using the SFI
communication.
• After the identification results show that the key's ID
code matches the vehicle's ID code and the ECU has
confirmed their match: 1) the immobiliser system is
canceled the engine and the engine starting systems
(fuel injection control and ignition control) enter
standby mode; and 2) the ECU turns off the security
indicator light