Weird Push Botton Start Issue

[MoistConfidence]

I've got this weird issue with the order in which I have to press my push button starter on my MK7 ST and I'm wondering if anyone else has seen this and has a fix. In order to start my car I've got to get in, press the push button once, which boots up the touch screen, once it gets past the Ford logo I can then depress the clutch and hold down (but not simply tap) the push button start and the car will start.

When I initially got the car I would get in, depress the clutch, tap the push button start (but not hold down while the engine turns over) , and it would fire right up.

This all started after I had an interlock device removed from the vehicle. I plan on taking it to the dealership to have them fix it this coming week, but it'd be cool if this is a simple fix that someone on these forums has had some experience with.

Thanks for any advice offered.

 

[Meowoosh]

When my ecu has been reset the electronics are a little wonky. Window auto roll up/down, push start, sync 3 not booting up. Should resolve in a few days

 

[MoistConfidence]

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately this issue has been going on for over a month. Hopefully the tech at the dealership is able to quickly isolate and fix it.

 

[alexrex20]

Might be the clutch position sensor.

 

[MoistConfidence]

Pretty sure it's not this as I can have the clutch pressed to the floor the first time I press the start button and it still won't turn over.

 

[albertucsb]

I have this same quirk in my 2016 FIST, Get in, foot on brake, push to have ACC on, then clutch and brake and hold the push button for 2 secs to start. If i just tap it the started cuts out before starting fully. BTW what interlock feature did you remove? I just got this so I'm not sure if PO did something. Thx

 

[SteveS]

You might consider contacting the interlock company and telling them of the problem and you want them to pay for fixing it.