Can I Disable the Starter Lockout Function - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mach4 · #1 03-13-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by whunter

Why not install a 2-3 valve like I did in the shutoff vacuum line of my daughters 300D.

Already have a manual shutoff. I used a vacuum solenoid in the engine bay with a switch in the cabin. I want to restart without cycling the key if possible.

whunter · #2 03-13-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mach4

Already have a manual shutoff. I used a vacuum solenoid in the engine bay with a switch in the cabin. I want to restart without cycling the key if possible.

I am totally confused.

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mach4 · #3 03-13-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whunter

I am totally confused.

I don't think I've done a good job at explaining what I'm looking to do. At the risk of muddying the waters further, let me take another crack.

The stock functionality of the ignition key switch is to allow only start attempt per key cycle. The purpose is to prevent inadvertently engaging the starter with the engine running. Inserting the key and moving it to the RUN position and then on to the START position engages a mechanical lock-out that prevents another attempt to engage the starter without first going all the way back to the OFF position. All I want to do is mod the switch to be able to eliminate the lockout function so as to be able to go from RUN to START many times without returning to OFF.

I know I can add a manual start button to accomplish this, but my goal, and the point of the question was to see if a mod could be accomplished to eliminate the lockout feature of the switch.