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Old 5th February 2014, 07:57 PM
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Question Fingerprint Start button retrofit

I can get a whole unit for something like 30 quid so thinking of retrofitting it.

Does anyone know what is EXACTLY required to do the job??

Very much appreciated as always

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Old 5th February 2014, 08:14 PM
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Would I need new or separate control unit, or additional memory?? so car can save the fingerprint somewhere???
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Old 5th February 2014, 08:17 PM
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The fingerprint device is ...... awful. Ask some others here about their experiences with it.
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Old 5th February 2014, 08:23 PM
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The fingerprint device is ...... awful. Ask some others here about their experiences with it.
Really??????
Is it that poo ??
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Mine is a pain, finger has to be in the right place or no identification,

But the worst it does is not change the radio for me, as the seats and mirrors are done when i unlock
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Old 5th February 2014, 09:22 PM
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The fingerprint scan sucks.. honestly.. major suckage. My PF had it, and as I was driving 99% of the time, the failed scans were fine as it's only for memory, but... that error message on at least 1 in 3 starts was annoying, and then for half of the other journeys, wouldn't recognise SWMBO's finger.

Darren has had a pile of issues with his. I'd stick with the normal system and buttons in the door.
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