Remote Car Starters

Executive Summary by  Armand Jusuf

A remote car starter allows a driver to turn-on the ignition of his car from a distance. So what can you do with these remote engine starters? The primary purpose for remote starters is convenience.

Virtually every remote car start kit includes vehicle security and of course with that, they include some kind of remote. The pricing on these remote start security systems depend mostly on the abilities of the remote

Think of your remote as your pager. 2-Way remotes allow the system to not only be controlled remotely by the user but also communicate to the user any disturbance to the car. Some systems indicate glass-breakage indicators or vicinity alarms to specify exact disturbances. Another crucial aspect to consider is of course the range of your remote.

Lastly, remember that once you wire your vehicle up for remote ignition, it is possible for thieves to steal your remote’s code and frequency allowing them to impersonate you through their remote and driving off with your car. Some systems feature code-hopping countermeasures, allowing your system to change codes frequently to prevent thieves from finding the same exact code your system use for arming and disarming the system-giving an astronomically impossible combination of codes to be deciphered.

Remote Starter – Is it For You?

Executive Summary by   Jason Helferich

Remote starters allow the owner of a vehicle to start the engine on their vehicle with a wireless remote or key fob. Simply turn on your heater or air conditioning prior to exiting your car, start the car with the remote, and step into an already warm or cold vehicle. Remote starters can be programmed to allow your car to run for a preset amount of time, anywhere from 10-60 minutes.

There are two main varieties of remote starters: one-way and two-way units. One-way units will allow the user to unlock the doors (if so equipped), start the car, as well as perform other optional duties.

Car Remote Starter

The most popular two-way units use an LCD screen with a digital image of a car. When the user pushes the button to activate the remote start and start the car, the car will provide the user with feedback via the remote to let them know if the car started or not. If the car started, units with an LCD screen will generally show a digital puff of smoke coming from the rear of the car which lets the user know the car is running and the remote start activation was successful. Two-way remotes or key fobs can inform the user if the car is running and also if the car is locked or unlocked.

A popular version of the remote starter is a combination unit that features a car alarm as well. These units will perform all the duties of the standard remote starter, as well as protect your car from break-ins and theft. The two-way remote starter/alarm remotes can provide feedback to the user by visual alerts as well as audible alerts. Remote starters are not something that an amateur installer should attempt to install.

Vehicles with a factory immobilizer system will require a bypass module to bypass the immobilizer system during the remote starter activation to allow the remote starter to start the engine. If your car has an immobilizer system, you will be required to purchase this part, as the remote starter will not work without it. Also, some vehicles need additional modules to activate keyless entry. If your car is newer, be prepared to spend extra money for the additional parts that will be required for your remote starter to work on your vehicle.

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