mike10114

1985 Jeep Cherokee. 2.5 liter, carbed. 4 cyl.

I want to put in a push button start or toggle switch start into my project.

But what I want and what you are thinking right now are absolutely different.
Im almost sure of it.

Plain and simple I want to make the engine run. Nothing else really. I do want the alternator to run and keep the battery charged.

No Acc. No dash components no headlight. I plan on wiring those later.

But every where I look and ask, they tell me the same thing. That I still need to turn my keys and then engage the switch.

I want to be able to trash the keys and make it run.

I know this has to be possible. Due to the fact that it is a Carburetor-ed engine, and does not rely on crap like computers and electronics to work.

Willys55

Remove the ignition lock clyinder from the column so you can steer. You can use toggle switches and relays to provide power to the ignition system and a push button switch through a relay for the starter circuit. Have fun

mike10114

Thank you.
But yet I was wondering, switches and relays, is there some way to re-wire the ones that were already in the jeep to the switches?

-Mikel-

Willys55

Yeah , I guess you could use the original relays.

G_P

Your gonna need a wiring diagram for sure. Once you have that its as simple as finding out what wires power what and hooking switches to them to connect them to battery power instead of using the stock switch.

Whatever you do remember to properly fuse every circuit you put in. by eliminating the factory ign switch youll probably end up bypassing most of the fuse block so adding your own fuses for protection is a MUST!