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I've got M150, PDM30 & keypad.

I've got some things working albeit in a pretty basic configuration whilst I slowly get my head around setting it up.

I've got Ignition/Injector power on one keypad button & cranking/starter solenoid on another button.

ECU & C127 is powered up with Master switch on (it's a bare bones track car)

Is it possible for the cranking/starter button have 3 functions? for example, a simple one press to turn ignition power on or off and a press & hold for cranking (with ignition power on or off) & when the engine is running a press to turn the engine/ignition off?

I've attached my basic config in case.

any help is appreciated.

Hi,

Whilst this is possible, I wouldn't recommend it. I would have a dedicated button for the starter, and another for the ignition toggle on/off. Having them both on the same button can lead to issues where you are trying to start the engine but the ignition is getting toggled off at the same time.

I configured this on a PDM15 with a physical button.
I removed the functionality after a while. Like Stephen said, it got too confusing to be worth the hassle.
The two button suggestion make more sense, when I get me car back from the fabricator I will be implementing it.

Out of interest my buttons are mounted in the engine bay...there isn't enough room in a typical UK single garage to keep running round to the ignition switch when the engine starts ticking over at 4000RPM with no exhaust manifolds etc (it's on youtube if you're bored!).