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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:20 AM
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Need a starter button !

2006 V8V... Starter button went in about 3/8" too far and stayed there... car started... but won't start again... button is stuck 'in'. Luckily the entire car is now stuck in my garage...

Dealership wants $660 for just the springs inside and $1600 for an entire button... and 5 days to arrive from UK.

anyone have one for sale? I am going to start looking around ebay, etc. Can get it on ambits for $100 but was hoping someone had one closer? If not I'll order later today.
 
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:39 AM
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So this got me thinking. So how would one turn their car off if the button quit working. On the models that don't have a separate key. Like my 09. Is there a certain fuse that would kill it?
 
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RolexDaytona1
2006 V8V... Starter button went in about 3/8" too far and stayed there... car started... but won't start again... button is stuck 'in'. Luckily the entire car is now stuck in my garage...

Dealership wants $660 for just the springs inside and $1600 for an entire button... and 5 days to arrive from UK.

anyone have one for sale? I am going to start looking around ebay, etc. Can get it on ambits for $100 but was hoping someone had one closer? If not I'll order later today.
I've got one in stock. Email sent
 
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YOU DA MAN!!!

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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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After UBER-ing to work and making this post... REDPANTS saves the day in under an hour! Part is on the way!


Talk about amazing service and making yet another happy customer. Much Thanks!!!
 
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I have had this problem on occasion. I just have to continue to try and push and wiggle the button until it finally releases the key. Sometimes it takes a while. Fortunately I have several keys and one of them does not have this issue.
 
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Glad to be of service!

It isn't something I'd normally have in stock, so I was just lucky to have it
 
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I have had this problem on occasion. I just have to continue to try and push and wiggle the button until it finally releases the key. Sometimes it takes a while. Fortunately I have several keys and one of them does not have this issue.
Different problem. His button does not have a glass key entryway. The button starts the car after the key turns the ignition on.
 
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Originally Posted by RolexDaytona1
2006 V8V... Starter button went in about 3/8" too far and stayed there... car started... but won't start again... button is stuck 'in'. Luckily the entire car is now stuck in my garage...

Dealership wants $660 for just the springs inside and $1600 for an entire button... and 5 days to arrive from UK.

anyone have one for sale? I am going to start looking around ebay, etc. Can get it on ambits for $100 but was hoping someone had one closer? If not I'll order later today.
I bought mine for $260 from the dealer and they had it to me in 4 days
 



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