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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 01:46 PM
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First, thank you for posting this!!!!!!! Can't wait to try it...

Second, do you have to use a momentary switch? Or is that just your way of keeping the computer system happy for "just" long enough? Does wiring in a standard switch cause you to lose brake lights or get error lights?

I'm pretty sure you could use a normal switch as well without issue, I don't believe that would give you any error lights or make you lose the brake lights either.
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Lt8Che
I'm pretty sure you could use a normal switch as well without issue, I don't believe that would give you any error lights or make you lose the brake lights either.
Thanks for the reply brother!
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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I definitely need this done. Anyone in socal good with wiring?
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Old May 3, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Lt8Che
***Allowing Brake Boosting is a "Track Only" modification and liability for this modification is on the owner/operator. Do so at your own risk***

As most of you know newer model cars will not allow you to brake and throttle at the same time for more than a few seconds. This is a safety feature built into cars to make sure people don't wreck themselves.

Unfortunately, this feature reduces your ability to do a standing burnout at the dragstrip or brake boost (if available) off the line. After doing a lot of reading on the subject and asking around I found a way to defeat this and did so using a momentary switch (it has to be held down to work).

Tools required (trim removal tool/flathead screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, soldering iron, heat shrink, extra wire, razor blade/wire cutter)

1: Remove your driver side kick guard by pulling up and back on it.


2: Remove the fuse box cover in it's entirety, there is a screw located in the front of it but the other parts are clips and can be pulled directly off.


3: With the fuse box off you can see the fuse diagram showing the fuse that can be pulled accomplishing the same function but removing brake light operation.


4: Locate the pink wire in the middle harness plug. Above the green in the picture. This is the brake light signal wire.


5: Cut this wire and solder your switch wiring on to the ends. Heat shrink the connections and run your additional wiring to your switch.


6: I ran my wires to a button in the center console that is a momentary switch. If I hold it down I can brake boost all day, when I let it go it will return to OEM functions.


The best part about this method is that you maintain your brake lights no matter what (in comparison to the fuse pulling method which disables your brake lights)

Simple and easy DIY. Have fun and be safe!
I've sent you a PM if you can please reply I'd really appreciate that thank you
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Old May 9, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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PM responded to! Let me know if you have any more questions.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Here's a link to me trying out this new mod.
View this post on Instagram
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Old May 12, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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Nice burnout, is your car RWD or AWD with a mod switch?
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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I'll be the guinea pig for the toggle switch. Being a speed, the switch you used will not work for me. Unless I use an ejecto seat cuz, switch. ðŸ˜
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Old May 13, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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Sweet, doing this one this weekend, I already have a spare switch too!
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Old May 21, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Never press the red button...

Looking forward to trying this out at the track! Thanks for the FAQ.

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Old May 21, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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Looking forward to trying this out at the track! Thanks for the FAQ.

Is that button glowing????
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Old May 22, 2016 | 12:12 AM
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It lights up. Because why not have a glowing red button.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by turbohounds
It lights up. Because why not have a glowing red button.
Dude! Link where to get it please!
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Old May 22, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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Dude! Link where to get it please!
Hopefully this link works

Yakamoz DC12V 16mm 5/8" Red Ring Led Metal Momentary Push Button Switch Car DIY Switch Black

http://smile.amazon.com/Yakamoz-DC12...Aqxb15PQ258_tt

Found it on Amazon after following link from OP. Should be the same wiring; positive and negative outside posts connected to power outlet in console. Center post left empty. Connections 2 and 4 bridge to pink wire (normally closed switch position).

Other colors are available, and the switch seems to be of decent quality. I looked around for a five pin connector but could not find one, so ended up soldering the switch in place.
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Old May 23, 2016 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dmallen2010
Nice burnout, is your car RWD or AWD with a mod switch?
Mine is rwd. I'm on the look out for a lsd now
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