Remote start
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Jan 14, 2024, 09:32 PM
Melting Slicks
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I googled this and seems as though it is possible on an auto. Does look like you have to be willing to give up a fob as it has to be hidden in the car for the aftermarket stuff to work. I think all it does is start the car and does not have intelligence to determine hot or cold to make the hvac system do something.
Does not sound like a cheap mod from the little I read on it. Still think it is a bad idea to hack into an already complicated electrical system.
Do what you will as I will continue to put my butt in the seat, push in the 3rd pedal, push the button and smile like a kid in a candy store.
Does not sound like a cheap mod from the little I read on it. Still think it is a bad idea to hack into an already complicated electrical system.
Do what you will as I will continue to put my butt in the seat, push in the 3rd pedal, push the button and smile like a kid in a candy store.
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I have the same question. My electronics shop acted like it was a big deal to do it. Why is it so different from other cars? I have had several of my other cars done and been perfectly satisfied.
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Maybe it's because it seems like it would make it too easy to steal a Corvette.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Little Rock, AR
I googled this and seems as though it is possible on an auto. Does look like you have to be willing to give up a fob as it has to be hidden in the car for the aftermarket stuff to work. I think all it does is start the car and does not have intelligence to determine hot or cold to make the hvac system do something.
Does not sound like a cheap mod from the little I read on it. Still think it is a bad idea to hack into an already complicated electrical system.
Do what you will as I will continue to put my butt in the seat, push in the 3rd pedal, push the button and smile like a kid in a candy store.
Does not sound like a cheap mod from the little I read on it. Still think it is a bad idea to hack into an already complicated electrical system.
Do what you will as I will continue to put my butt in the seat, push in the 3rd pedal, push the button and smile like a kid in a candy store.
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EDIT: Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that it was possible to unlock it remotely with the fob after remote starting it. Could be wrong, but I think I had to pull the door handle with the fob on my person to unlock it after remote starting it.
Last edited by FatsWaller; Jan 15, 2024 at 01:20 PM.
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Agree with Fats - my 07 Infinity G35 had an alarm/remote start installed when I bought it, worked great. It was a "dumb" one, couldn't adjust HVAC stuff, but it worked. It's very weird to me what Chevy did and did not do well with these cars (don't get me started on the idiotic steering wheel controls).
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Really? My 2008 Cadillac had this feature, and its RKE system was almost the same to the point where the Caddy fob could be programmed into a C6. I know this because I did it on my C6. I fail to see how having that feature made the Caddy any easier to steal. Remote starting the car didn’t unlock the doors, and it wouldn’t remote start if the doors were unlocked. I guess if you were stupid enough to remote start it, and then remotely unlock it, and leave a running unlocked car idling in your driveway, then that would make it easier to steal.
EDIT: Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that it was possible to unlock it remotely with the fob after remote starting it. Could be wrong, but I think I had to pull the door handle with the fob on my person to unlock it after remote starting it.
EDIT: Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that it was possible to unlock it remotely with the fob after remote starting it. Could be wrong, but I think I had to pull the door handle with the fob on my person to unlock it after remote starting it.
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From: WA
This was for a Compustar alarm with remote start.
I asked him what would happen if that hidden key fob's battery died and he said it wouldn't affect anything.
My other concern was adding/deleting keys from the system and if it would affect the hidden fob's relationship with the immobilizer. He wasn't sure.
I'm going to overhaul my stereo before the new motor install next year and may revisit the idea of adding this feature (maybe... seems like a cool modern feature but my car doesn't get driven much, esp on cold days where having remote start would be a real benefit). If I do I will be supplying a few keys to see what works and what doesn't.
But yes it's completely doable. Maybe need to find a different shop first.
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From: Clinton, Illinois
Really? My 2008 Cadillac had this feature, and its RKE system was almost the same to the point where the Caddy fob could be programmed into a C6. I know this because I did it on my C6. I fail to see how having that feature made the Caddy any easier to steal. Remote starting the car didn’t unlock the doors, and it wouldn’t remote start if the doors were unlocked. I guess if you were stupid enough to remote start it, and then remotely unlock it, and leave a running unlocked car idling in your driveway, then that would make it easier to steal.
EDIT: Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that it was possible to unlock it remotely with the fob after remote starting it. Could be wrong, but I think I had to pull the door handle with the fob on my person to unlock it after remote starting it.
EDIT: Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that it was possible to unlock it remotely with the fob after remote starting it. Could be wrong, but I think I had to pull the door handle with the fob on my person to unlock it after remote starting it.
I have a 2013 CTS with remote start. Even if the doors are unlocked after remote starting it, the car will NOT go into gear nor will the steering wheel unlock umtil you turn the ignition while applying the brake. This caddy has what looks like a key in the ignition, but it cannot be removed and locks the steering wheel. So it's a little more difficult to steal. Regarding my C6 I wouldn't entertain any additional electronics tapping into the wiring. The only electronic mod is my Pedal Commaneder which I love.
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We own a 2014 Nissan Altima with push button start and OEM remote start. Duplicating such integration into a C6 Corvette would seem to be a very evasive project that may also involve software changes. I would NOT attempt such a project.
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Not sure if its possible on a c6 or not but on my 06 TBSS the previous owner had an aftermarket remote start installed and it was an absolute butcher hack job and caused all kinds of issues. We had quite a bit of time invested in fixing it. Be careful with these install shops that say they can do it, you might bet back something worse than not having a remote start.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
I’ve always wanted it to have a remote start. Just think it’s just not a good idea to install this option. The car has nice features but it’s old as compared to today’s advanced features on cars today. Just enjoy your car for what it is. I have Ram 2500 with 6.7L diesel and added a factory remote start kit sold by Mopar. Had to change the ignition switch and the hood latch that was wired into the wiring harness. Last had flash update the ECM. It does work perfectly and does control the HVAC and windows. Paid $175.00 for the kit and another $75.00 for the installation at a Dodge dealership. The kit included two now key fobs with Remote start buttons. It’s too bad GM didn’t do something like that.
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