Question on Remote Starter
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Question on Remote Starter
I’d like to install a remote starter on mine.
Understand the C6’s have them as standard.
Don't like the C6
, but want to put one on mine.
Has anyone installed it and how does it interact with the existing FOB and Security system??
Special model to buy etc., etc..
Appreciate it.
Regards.
Understand the C6’s have them as standard.
Don't like the C6
, but want to put one on mine.Has anyone installed it and how does it interact with the existing FOB and Security system??
Special model to buy etc., etc..
Appreciate it.
Regards.
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DEI, aka Viper, make the alarm/starter for all GM cars with PASS. The PASS bypass is 50 bucks and some cars require a programming for the memory to work. You don't need the programming if you only use the 1 memory or you use the memory buttons. And it only works for A4s.
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Originally Posted by screw991le
... And it only works for A4s.
Why does it only work for A4s? It's possible to set up a manual so that you don't need to push in the clutch to start the car, isn't it? (just can't leave the car in gear) I thought that was only a USDM thing anyways, or atleast that's just what I've heard. That would make it possible to have remote start on a manual.
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Originally Posted by DickieC.99
Why does it only work for A4s? It's possible to set up a manual so that you don't need to push in the clutch to start the car, isn't it? (just can't leave the car in gear) I thought that was only a USDM thing anyways, or atleast that's just what I've heard. That would make it possible to have remote start on a manual.
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Originally Posted by DickieC.99
Why does it only work for A4s? It's possible to set up a manual so that you don't need to push in the clutch to start the car, isn't it? (just can't leave the car in gear) I thought that was only a USDM thing anyways, or atleast that's just what I've heard. That would make it possible to have remote start on a manual.
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Originally Posted by RENO
You're going to leave your car parked in Neutral with only the crappy e-brake between you and certain disaster?
Thats why you won't find a shop around here that will do it, believe me I tried, My 99 Z28 was a 6 speed.
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if it's not a daily driver, and you do not park on hills, you can wire it on a 6 spd yourself, it just a risk you have to take
one safety step you could take is to wire the power supply for the autostart through a series of micro pinswitches. Install these on each side of the shifter base. Space and wire the switches to: if in gear (forwards or backwards) the shifter will press against the switch, cancelling the current, thus preventing the power to the starter.
You can also put one on the ebrake as an added measure
one safety step you could take is to wire the power supply for the autostart through a series of micro pinswitches. Install these on each side of the shifter base. Space and wire the switches to: if in gear (forwards or backwards) the shifter will press against the switch, cancelling the current, thus preventing the power to the starter.
You can also put one on the ebrake as an added measure
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Originally Posted by Benpup
I’d like to install a remote starter on mine.
Understand the C6’s have them as standard.
Don't like the C6 , but want to put one on mine.
Has anyone installed it and how does it interact with the existing FOB and Security system??
Special model to buy etc., etc..
Appreciate it.
Regards.
Understand the C6’s have them as standard.
Don't like the C6
, but want to put one on mine.Has anyone installed it and how does it interact with the existing FOB and Security system??
Special model to buy etc., etc..
Appreciate it.
Regards.
Paul
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I have the Viper alarm system with the remote start; IE I can start the engine up to 100 ft away or so, depending upon remote battery juice...Mine is an A4, the moment you put your foot on the brake w/out the key in the ingnition, it will die...so far so good, had it about a year.
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Originally Posted by TexVetten
I have the Viper alarm system with the remote start; IE I can start the engine up to 100 ft away or so, depending upon remote battery juice...Mine is an A4, the moment you put your foot on the brake w/out the key in the ingnition, it will die...so far so good, had it about a year.
