Starter gear knob installation

1. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #1 6th November 2011, 13:56

   I bought a Type VR Push Engine Start Gear Knob. Ive scrolled through and seen 1 or 2 other people who's bought and fitted one, i had a go at looking where to install it earlier but couldn't get my head around it. i try to do most of the work myself but somethings i cant do
   
   is it possible if someone has installed one of these on a 1.1 saxo to take pictures of where to attach each wire the igniton part is the most important...too many cables.
   
   also was wondering is it such a good idea to just chop the gear lever down to make it lower and look sportier or should i just avoid that completely and maybe look into buying a shortshifter?
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 6th November 2011, 16:09

   wouldn't touch these with a barge pole, cheapnasty stuff. Unless you fancy crunching the starter motor every time you push that button by mistake.
   
   Didn't they supply a fitting manual with it?
3. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #3 6th November 2011, 16:37

   Yeah they did but just says connect to so and so, when i took the panel off under the steering column to have a look at installing it there was so many cables around because of the immobiliser so thought id leave it and ask here or will ask friends when i get the chance.
   there is cheapy nasty ones out there, i know someone who got a flimsy one but this one is solid and not a copy so hopefully all good anyone with pics?
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 6th November 2011, 16:43

   Some have built push start buttons, they might be able to help you out with the wiring.
5. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

   #5 6th November 2011, 17:10

   its got a cover to stop accidental pushes
6. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #6 6th November 2011, 19:56

   yeah i know, i got this one because of that, saw one without cover and knew it wasnt a good idea...does anyone know the names of people with this gear knob installed that i can mail?
7. user_55763 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L

   #7 6th November 2011, 22:56

   what i would do, is somewhere there is a guide on how to install a switch to start the engine, i would look at that and just imagine his switch is your gear knob, as the wiring will still be the same, just the location of the switch is different I will search it in a bit when i can
8. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #8 7th November 2011, 09:06

   thanks for the info, yeah ill try and have a look but if you know where the thread is i would appreciate a link
9. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #9 7th November 2011, 09:56

   Here, I did a little research and managed to find theee thread: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74236
10. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

    #10 7th November 2011, 10:00

    so you want to put it on top of your gear knob? correct?
11. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #11 7th November 2011, 10:02

    no, I guess he bought something like this:
    
12. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #12 7th November 2011, 11:50

    yeah i bought that, and not the cheapy crap one ive seen before, thanks Manu ill take a look now much appreciated
13. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #13 7th November 2011, 12:27

    Im gonna pop the cover off my steering column tonight when i get home and take a peek to see if that thread helps me, seems to have helped alot of people out. Thanks for the post
14. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #14 7th November 2011, 12:35

    don't forget to unplug your battery before starting fiddling with the electrics..
15. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #15 7th November 2011, 14:54

    i will, after i use a multimeter to determine what is what i will
    
    ill let you know when i do it, might be doing it on the weekend by the looks of things now