Hi all, is it possible to convert the push button start in a (pre facelift) 2011 Superb MK2 3.6 V6 4x4 wagon to a traditional turn key barrel ignition start which are standard on the lower trim models such as 125 tdi, or 118 TSI?

For electronics it seems there may be some hurdles to overcome such as ECU, immobiliser, steering wheel lock, software settings, wiring etc. But I'm hoping it could be simpler than that

For the actual part swap it might be a little bit easier? It looks like the steering wheel housing trim may stay the same just need to find a second hand key barrel and get a key cut to match the barrel, or even order a new genuine part (keys + key barrel) from Skoda and get mechanic to sort it out? E.g. remove push button and replace with key barrel and connect harness.

Main reason for this hassle is because I'm worried about relay attacks and thieves targeting push to start cars.

Thank you for your help.

I am based in Australia, so the wagon model is probably called combi in europe? but we are also RHD here and the push to start appears to be a factory option?

Thank you for reading

Hello, welcome to the forum.

Far cheaper and simpler to just keep the keys in a shielding pouch when they're not in use, I'd guess that the steering lock would be the major problem.

A mod might merge the 2 post / threads asking the same thing.