EASYGUARD EC004 push start kit

The media could not be loaded. Awesome product! I will start off by mentioning that I am a professional automotive technician, and this may have be easier for someone with a similar skill set, however who is mechanically inclined, should have no problem installing this. So, I have a 99 Ford Ranger and the ignition rod (part that controls the position of the ignition switch when turning the key) broke a couple years ago back and I had to dismount the ignition switch from the steering column and start the truck by manually moving the ignition switch the proper position because replacing the ignition rod is labor intensive and involves removing the entire steering column from the vehicle. However after finding this product I decided to take a chance and try it and I’m so glad that I did because it worked out exactly how I wanted it to. It starts the vehicle and it also allows for the “accessory on” position of the ignition switch. You will need access to a wiring diagram for your vehicle’s ignition system in order to wire it up properly. It was a very easy install and for $24 and about 1.5-2 hours of time I am extremely happy! Highly recommend, especially for an older vehicle that doesn’t have a PATS (Passive Anti Theft System). For me this was a much better solution than replacing the ignition rod in the steering column.

Put this in my 2001 Toyota Tundra with no factory alarm or immobilizer. Provides a layer of security to help prevent potential theft. Have something similar in my '91 CRX, which stopped an attempted theft of the car outside of my workplace, so I know that these work.Something to keep in mind, however, is the brown wire. As another reviewer pointed out, the module will drop the 12v connection on the brown wire while it cranks. My Tundra, as a result, wouldn't start as it requires 12v to be present on both ignition wires. My solution was to combine my ignition 1 and ignition 2 wires together, this way both my ignition wires will have 12v while cranking, allowing the truck to start.I also like that the module can be programmed with other RFID tags. This allowed me to program it to also use the tag that I use for my Honda, that way I'm not carrying around more than I need. The procedure for programming the module is included in the manual.As far as the manual goes, it's pretty simple to follow if you're familiar with car wiring. Didn't take me long to figure out the table detailing what each color wire was for. I was able to then cross reference it with a table detailing my trucks ignition wiring, and get everything connected properly. My only complaint is that it would have been nice for the manual to mention the dropped voltage issue on the brown wire.Overall, I'd definitely recommend this kit if you're looking to add some security to a vehicle with no factory anti-theft system. Just be prepared to do some wiring, or pony up the cash to have a professional shop install it. Most car stereo shops should be able to install this easily.

So far so good! 👍 My mechanic said this was the simplest push button installation he's ever done. Everything works perfectly 👌

Installed this in a 1993 Miata. Installation is a bit unclear and you will need the wiring schematic for your car to make sure you connect the wires correctly. After soldering all the connections and wrapping all bare wires with electrical tape, I reconnected negative cable to the battery and the car started up the first time with no problems. I tried to shut the engine by depressing the brake and pressing the Start/Stop button once, and would not stop. I tried it again, and ended up re-engaging the starter solenoid and causing the starter to contact the flywheel while the engine was running causing it to grind. The only way I could shut it off was to turn the key to off. The car sat for a couple of hours and I decided to take it for a drive, and it started it up fine. I decided to turn it off again by depressing the brake and pressing the stop button, and the engine shut off as it was suppose to. I thought the system had gone through a "learning" process and all was well. Stopped by a store and picked up stuff and restarted the car fine. As soon as I got home, depressed the brake and pushed the stop button, and the engine would not shut off. I didn't want to depress the brake again and push the stop button again in fear of grinding my flywheel, so I tried to shut the engine by turning the key to off...pulled it off the ignition and the engine is still running! Re-inserted the key and went through the sequence of depressing the brake and pressing the stop button once more, and the starter solenoid engages causing the starter to grind the flywheel! I don't remember exactly what I did, but I finally got the engine to shut off. Overall, I think this product would be great if it worked right, but it didn't. I don't know if I received a defective one, but I will be contacting the seller for a replacement. I know my installation was correct, as I used a voltmeter to measure (12 vdc) voltages for ACC, ON, and while cranking the engine over,...and the engine started on the first try. If this condition persists, then this product is a liability, and I would consider this product UNSAFE for road use! This product obviously operates randomly, and I lost my confidence in using the push button start, so I left the module in place, but using the key to start the engine.

I added this to my vehicle and its perfect. Works great, easy to install, everything works at it should. Protect vehicle from being stolen too.