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Finally running!!!
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| bandito |
09-13-2010 11:42 PM |
Finally running!!!
Well, I've been super busy so unfortunately it's taken 2 months to get my cobra running again! Finally got everything taken care of and for the moment she runs. I would NOT recommend installing a keyless ignition on your cobra... Very cool, but ultimately a pain in the arse!:mad: So, it's just a bandaid on a much bigger problem, but she's running and running strong! Fingers crossed, I'll be at the next NorCal gtg.
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| 6t8stang |
09-14-2010 05:51 AM |
Congrats!
What kind of problems did you run into with the keyless ignition?
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| Cashburn |
09-14-2010 07:00 AM |
The main issue we found is that the batteries get swallowed up because the system is always "looking" for the transponder. There was a turn off on the fob that if you left it on it would basically kill it in 2 days or so. And this was using one of the better looking and more expensive systems.
We need driving videos...
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| bandito |
09-14-2010 10:16 AM |
The battery dying was, unfortunately, one of my least concerns. The biggest problem was the wiring. Spade/ butt connectors don't last and have no place on a sports car worth it's salt. What ultimately did it was a faulty connection that shorted the computer that controls this whole mess.
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| Cashburn |
09-14-2010 10:43 AM |
Shoot me an email so I know what's up. Thanks.
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| Blittleton |
09-15-2010 02:11 PM |
Did you guys use the big Dawg keyless ignition system? I've had great success with this one.
Bill
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| Cashburn |
09-15-2010 03:20 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blittleton
(Post 1078304)
Did you guys use the big Dawg keyless ignition system? I've had great success with this one.
Bill
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Not in this case. We have used that one as well. This system was a more advanced unit that proved to be a bigger headache. |
| Blittleton |
09-15-2010 04:36 PM |
What else did you need to do with the keyless system. Was there an alarm?
Bill
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| Cashburn |
09-15-2010 04:43 PM |
It was alarmed but the trick to this system is you just got in and hit the start button. The Digital Dog system (of which we are a distributor) requires you press the fob then the start.
It was a good idea in theory... just not in action.
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| bandito |
09-15-2010 10:57 PM |
Jay, I lost your email... Shoot it over to me if you have a chance.
The keyless ignition was really cool, when it worked.... I'll give it that!
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