Push Button Start with Passive Device Key wanted

[DarkoNova]

I dunno, but I could definitely use that money right now. I'm just too lazy to do anything about it.

Matt

[jjump59]

That's why I started complaining early, only have so long with paypal to file a claim. I also agree something needs to be done but I don't know what to tell you to do. How many people do we have here that bought from him and didn't receive anything? Did anyone receive anything from him? Just asking to see if we might have a fraudulant schemes case against him. I'm in law enforcement and can make some calls to see if anything can be done.

[Bruning Auto Design]

matty b "Last Activity: 07-29-2008 12:29 AM"

last posted on 5-23-08.

Looks like he still comes around...

[Tom 72RS/SS]

I'm sure he's been reading these posts but can't believe he won't jump in to say anything or even pm one of us. Never thought this would happen with someone from this forum and held out as long as I could (too long as it turns out) before saying anything. I'm not one to bash another but this is just wrong and he knows it.
At this point I just want the money back, I'd be afraid something may go wrong with the setup or have questions and won't get any help.
You can add me the list of someone that got nothing.

[Larry Callahan]

Did everyone pay via Paypal?

[Mike Holleman]

OK guys. Here is what I know. I recieved a module from Matt, in mid June. It was late July before I got a switch, from Matt, to test it. I did not work correctly. Matt had me check several areas to find what was wrong and within the PCB it was losing two of three grounds. He was going to get back to me with further instructions to determine what to do next. That's the last I heard. My guess is something in the board itself is bad. So basically I have a non working module. Only slightly better off than you guys. If you have followed my posts in Project updates, you know I'm running the car with a Ron Francis switch. I would still very much like to go with keyless push buttom but I have no time or patience left to deal with this setup. Matt, You need to get right with everyone who trusted you.
Mike Holleman

[perry mitchell]

Put me on the list as one who paid with paypal and received nothing. As outspoken as he was, he sure is quiet now. He promised me a refund as soon as he was convinced that I did not receive the unit that he supposedly sent. Once he was convinced of that, he said he lost his credibility with paypal because he claimed that paypal tried to refund me from the wrong account, (he said he has two paypal accounts) kinda like bouncing a check. Not only am I mad at Matt but I am not very happy with paypal either!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Everyone with Paypal needs to retract the $$ before time runs out since Matty seems like an unethical flake.

[perry mitchell]

Sorry. I just cleaned out my PM box for whoever was trying to get ahold of me

[Tom 72RS/SS]

Yep, per Matt's request, I payed using PayPal but it's been like 6 months now so I'm sure I have no recourse through them.
You know several months ago Matt emailed me all upset because he couldn't get the replacement switches fast enough and was "afraid of looking like a fraud" - his words. Well, guess what...

[TonyL]

Sorry guys, I didn't know about this situation till this morning. I haven't been keeping track of this thread. I assumed all was well. Since it is not and I cannot get to the bottom of it fast enough. I'll do what I can, I'll post his contact info for all to see. You're dealing with a real, legit business here, There's always the BBB and other consumer agencies to fall back on when you get burned. Call them.

It is true that I live here in Sac also, Rancho isn't that far away, I could pay him a visit, But I'll at least give him this last chance before I have to. Call him. If he blows you off, Let me know. Let us all know.

matt's first post.

Hey guys Im here introducing myself and let me just say that I am very impressed with the cars and the guys that build them on this forum. I guess I should tell you all a little bit about myself. My name is Matt and hail out of Sacramento, CA. I am the second generation owner of California Rewire and we specialize in custom wiring, light fabrication duties and engine swaps. We are pretty much located in the NorCal car mecca of Rancho Cordova

a quick google of sacramento and "california rewire"....
Here's his site. http://www.calrewire.com/
Here's his phone number

Call us toll free at 1-800-8-seven-8-294 seven (for the bots that'll be seeing that number.)
11419 White Rock Rd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

[parsonsj]

I think Matt needs to get a phone call from each of the members he stiffed.

Matt: give these people their money back.

jp

[TonyL]

Here's his local 916 area code number, in case there's a problem with the 1 800 number.

Phone: 916638542four

[TonyL]

aaaaand his email address.

mattnsac "at" hotmail.com

[Tom 72RS/SS]

Tony, I think that's his email to his Blackberry but he won't respond to any my messages.
If I got my money back, it would make a nice down payment on the Flaming River setup ($599.) Ouch!

[perry mitchell]

Hey Guys. I just talked to Matt through the phone number that Tony provided and all is well. He said he was in and out of the hospital and is going in again soon for more surgury. I didn't get into the details but I am glad he is all right. He said he did refund me but when he looked up his account it said the transaction was pending. He didn't realize that he needed to push the PAY NOW button. He did so while I waited and sure enough, I received an instant email saying I received payment from Matt. I told him that there were others in the same boat. You guys should give him a call He will take care of you. Thanks Matt, sorry for the hastle and hope you get well. Perry

[TonyL]

Im glad to see this is working out. I hope this gets all cleared up and things go back to normal. I hope matt is indeed ok. I remember him saying he'd been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident last year, perhaps this is related, and he's still getting surgeries to fix it.

Once I am aware that all this is cool, Im going to remove the contact info and clean up this thread. Those that are owed, please let me know by PMing me weather you've been taken care of or not.

[mr_hyde]

The switch is just a momentary contact with a light. The relays provide the logic of the functions of on, off, and start. The RFID alarm sends power to the relays, unlocks the doors and turns on the interior lights when the fob is within range(about 30 feet). The central locking sends the lock/unlock signal to the door lock actuators.

Here is the schematic for using a momentary switch to provide a latched on or off condition. All I did was put a DEI28T time relay into it to provide a 12VDC signal to the starter solenoid after an adjustable delay.



I got the Honda S2000 Engine Start Button from http://www.autopartspeople.com/ for $39.78




I just used a cheap Ebay RFID alarm.


I think it was $75

I bought the relays, Bosch 30/40 Amp SPDT for less than $2 each with sockets.

The DEI relay was well under $25 for 2

The Central Lock was from Autotoys.com

jlmccuan, I've been searching the net for this exact solution for several days and had not found exactly what I wanted until reading this whole (yikes, yes whole) thread. Early on in my reading, I liked your idea and your personality and had concerns about Matt based on the tone of some of his posts. At any rate, I think this whole concept is worth continuing either here on in a fresh thread.

I clicked the ebay link you showed and there is nothing exactly like that listed right now. If it's not too much trouble, do you have a complete 'start to finish' schematic? I'm wondering what you were using from the alarm that engages the start button board? In my blurry reading, it seems this project has two distinct phases: 1. Getting and RFID to unlock the card and 2. Using the start button instead of the traditional key. One or the other would be neat but both together are REALLY cool. Any further suggestions would be great. Thanks for the hard work!
-hyde

[viper11]

hi mr_hyde
this is the rfid alarm I picked up,
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-K9-SOMBRA-AU...QQcmdZViewItem
not installed yet but it looks good for the price
jason

[mr_hyde]

Thanks Viper - that looks good. It would seem that the RFID portion of the project is not too hard to make happen and that it could be updated fairly easily in the future. I have considered, for instance, it may be cool to have the RFID on a card in my wallet. You're not supposed to drive without a license (kept in most of our wallets), right? I've already ordered the S2000 button and 30A relay.

On a side note, how are you guys dealing with the steering wheel lock?
-hyde