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It doesn't need to be keyless. My ignition cylinder is worn out and I'm finding that as time goes on, I have to turn the key harder and harder.

When I put to "start" stereo kicks out like it should, but starter won't engage until I turn the key into start position hard. I've had to take the key out and start all over a few times.

Seeing that stereo kicks out even without the starter coming on, I'm guessing that there are more than one contacts that need to be manipulated.

What do I need to do so that I can just turn the key to on, then push a button or flip a lever to start the car?

If you want to replace the starting function of the ignition switch you can wire that in easy enough.
If your key cylinder or key(s) are worn out you might end up needing to replace the rest of the ignition switch functions.
You could add a new style keyless system with a simple alarm and a subaru push button ignition switch.
That would give you keyless entry, an alarm and push start.

I have a keyless system and a push start installed where the power outlet/cigarette lighter was.

Easy, just need to wire it up so that the ignition gets power when you push the button, instead of when you turn the key all the way. Am I correct to assume the key turns two clicks just fine but is difficult to turn once you actually go to start it?

Google may be your best resource for this, should be easy to come across, I would avoid wiring it so that it can be started without a key though, for obvious reasons.

Apex3 wrote:Easy, just need to wire it up so that the ignition gets power when you push the button, instead of when you turn the key all the way. Am I correct to assume the key turns two clicks just fine but is difficult to turn once you actually go to start it?

It turns to "start" position just fine. It cuts out the stereo too. So, I'm guessing multiple set of contacts have to be satisfied.

Google may be your best resource for this, should be easy to come across, I would avoid wiring it so that it can be started without a key though, for obvious reasons.

obviously... I just want to make it so that I have to use the key to put it to "run" then push the button to start. I'd rather not replace the cylinder as the key would no longer match the doors and if i was to get it combinated, it would cost more.

you can replace just the switch its not too hard to remove either
I have a few spares just in case I have issues

It is incredibly simple. I have a push button start on the rally car. Just figure out which wires go to where on the lock cylinder. Then wire in toggle switches for the Ignition power, and accessory power. Then a pushbutton for the actual start. You flip ignition and accessory on (as if you were turning the key past the first two clicks) then push the toggle button for the actual start.

I also bypassed the clutch signal switch so that I can reach into the race car, make sure the shifter is in neutral, flip the switches and start the car up without having to crawl in over the cage. Big convenience for me.

run a 8 gauge wire from the battery to one contact on your push button, and the other contact on the back of your push button, run an 8 gauge wire from that to the starter solenoid. Put in a fuse if you want to, but not necessary.

Just a note, whatever switch or button you use, if you wire it directly to the switch/button, it must be rated for the current draw of the starter. If not, you need to run a relay for the high current and then you can use the low current switch.