Hi all

Can anyone explain in simple terms how to remove the stop/start switch?

My reason is that I have a replacement with custom coloured button and rim. RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
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You can pull the centre piece off, it's held together with a few clips. You can then access and switch the button

Thanks!

If I read you right the satin RIM can be pulled off exposing the push button.

What is the procedure, short of using a screwdriver under the edge to prise it off? Is there another method that you would recommend?

Cheers

Michael RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
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You don't need any special tools for this, I didn't even use a screwdriver. I found it easiest to start at the drivers side as the rim sticks out a bit at the dials so you can grab it there and give it a good pull. If you have never done this before, it will make some creepy noises though, but the trim will come loose fine. At the passenger side you need to open the little storage lid for better access.

There are a few connectors behind, but you can just disconnect them and then you have free access to the start/stop button and it should be a straight swap.

Last edited by luckske on Fri Aug 26 2016 3:15pm. Edited 1 time in total

If you try and lever out just the switch using screwdriver you will damage the trim unless very lucky, open glove box lid grip panel and gently pull and work towards steering wheel, there are either six or eight clips can't remember. Do not pull too hard as there are the electrical plugs for the clock etc. behind and there is not a lot off excess wire. you can then remove switch. There is a strong possibility a couple of the clips will fly off in to oblivion never to be seen again.

Forgot to mention extend steering column right out as well gives more room and make it slightly easier.

Cheers
Col

Hi Col etc

Thanks for the encouragement. It sounds a bit beyond my comfort zone so perhaps I'm better off getting my indie to do it next time the car has to go in. I presume they would have no problem at all doing it.

BTW has anyone attempted re-fitting a jazzed up button and bezel? RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
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There is a plug with Four Wires in it which plugs on to the rear of the switch, I would imagine you would need to remove the plug from the harness and connect wires to new switch unless you are lucky enough to have a switch with the same connector on it, If not you will probably need wiring diagram to work out which wires do what unless one is supplied with switch.

Cheers
Col

Hi Col

It's a like-for-like OEM part. So it's plug and play once the old one can be extracted!

Michael RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
Gone: Evoque, Freelander 2, Mercedes 320 CLK, Porsche 911's

That should make life a great deal easier

Cheers
Col