Install car remote start

You can install a remote starter on a carbureted vehicle by installing a door unlock motor and ball chain on the throttle just as if you were adding a cruise control, then program a point to pulse this output before crank, and again at the start acknowledgement point. Mobokey is providing remote starting feature which means that it allows the user to remotely start their car. This is advantageous in case the vehicle stalls, and you can quickly restart it.

Remote starters are downright cheap these days. Instead, visit a professional retailer, who understands remote starts and is comfortably installing the brand of your choice. Requires adequate cellular coverage and gps signal strength.

You will need to make sure that the two devices work properly together, but normally as long as your. You can risk hurting yourself, your vehicle, and your wallet in case repairs to either are necessary.

I learned this the hard way. This wire is located on pin 1 of connector c on the ecm module of the car. In park the wire at this pin goes to 12Volt. Due to the horrendously stupid wiring Hyundai uses in this vehicle, the neutral safety feature cannot be installed at this time.

I will need to put a delay ON timer relay to temporarily 0volt the neutral safety wire to allow remote starting then a relay powered from the park gear position will keep it at 0V. Every sane car manufacturer uses 0volt to identify a gear at the ecm. Retard inbred Hyundai engineers uses 12volt only when the key is at the ON position. Luckily my wife has not yet gone the way of her mother by turning off her car in gear complete with keys and door wide open.

Easy for car thieves stalking her. After cleaning the windscreen, I stuck the antenna behind the rear view mirror. I routed the wiring down the driver side pillar. Since I had already identified the necessary heavy Gauge wires, I solder connected the wires shown in the wiring diagram. My watt soldering iron came in handy for this step. I disconnected the battery here to avoid any faults. Mind you, this step is the hardest since it involves tight spaces under the dash.

The battery has to be disconnected for this step. I had to cut the starter wire now. The avital purple ties to the other end of the GRAY wire running to the engine starter. This wire is at the top of the connector.

The last pic shows a convenient wiring diagram I did to identify all the heavy gauge wires for the remote start module. Once I put electrical tape and plugged back in the connector and reconnected the car battery. It is very important to manually start the car and ensure all circuits to the oem wiring is working properly!

I left a spare programming cable plugged into the avital l module. This will make it easy to tweak at future dates without having to take down the dash. On a related note, the bitwriter refuses to write when the system is in valet mode. It must be in alarm mode to allow reading and writing. The horn was simple to install.

The black wire went to chassis for 0volt. Read the box or contact the remote starter manufacturer to determine if it is compatible with your vehicle. You will want a starter that is compatible with your anti-theft system and secure. Read the installation instructions carefully.

Installation instructions vary according to different brands and models of remote starters. It is important to carefully read the installation instructions and find the wiring diagrams for your particular starter.

If you choose a used unit or one that does not include directions, check out online instructions before making a purchase.

Make sure the website is easy to use and has complete, printable directions and wiring diagrams that clearly show how to install a remote starter in your car. Become familiar with the wires in your vehicle by looking over the manual and repair guides.

Some standard wire connections include the starter, ignition, power and accessory controls like heat and air conditioning, security or alarm system, radio and power locks. Gather all the tools and equipment you will need. Consult your manuals to determine which tools you will need for your particular starter and vehicle. A digital multimeter is recommended for testing during and after installation.

Some remote starters will come with all the necessary tools so check your box. For example, many systems come with an LED circuit tester to find the necessary wires for installation. It is recommended that you solder all your wires together to form better connections. If you choose to solder you will need a soldering iron and safety glasses. Decide where to put the main module and open the area. The usual position is inside the lower dash underneath the steering wheel.

This way you can connect directly to the ignition wiring. Possible alternative locations include spaces above the radio or glove compartment, the center console and above the dashboard fuse box. Go over the car to make sure everything is working properly prior to installation. Check the battery, switches, lights and other systems.

If any electrical systems are not working correctly then you should fix them prior to beginning your installation. Remove the seat where the control module will be installed if possible. Removing the seat will give you more room to work while installing the system.

If you cannot remove the seat then slide the chair all the way backwards. Disconnect the battery. When working on the electrical system of your vehicle it is safer to disconnect the battery to prevent any shocks. To test the wires you will need to have the battery connected but disconnect it while you are soldering wires together to be safe. When testing the wiring with the battery connected, make sure you do not probe any air bag circuit.

Most of these are encased in a yellow cover for safety. Part 2. Remove the panel covering under the steering wheel. Use a screwdriver to remove the panel covering the underside of the steering column. This is where you will access the wires to connect the starter.

Depending on your vehicle you may also need to remove the lower steering column cover to access the ignition switch harness. If your vehicle has an anti theft system, it is likely that you will need to remove this cover. If you choose to connect your remote starter to other functions such as the door locks and overhead lights then you will need to remove the kick panel as well. Connect all your wires properly.

It is very important that you securely connect all your wires. Loose wires can cause injury or major property damage. It is best to solder all your connections to ensure that they are strong.

You should also use heat shrink tubing where possible and a good quality electrical tape where you cannot. If there are two wires then split them and insert the attaching wire between them.

Wrap the attaching wire around the stripped wire and solder them together using the soldering iron. Once they are securely attached, wrap electrical tape around the connection and use ties to hold them in place.

Lightly tug on the wires to make sure they do not become loose. Connect the ground wire. The ground wire will be part of the starter and is often black. Connect this by screwing through the ring terminal into a clean, unpainted metal surface in the kick panel area.

This wire is very important for the proper functioning of your vehicle. Because it is so important, it is better to connect the ground wire to a location in the kick panel as opposed to being close to the ignition switch in the dash.

Also, it is better to use a separate grounding location to prevent feedback through wiring that may cause computer failures. Locate the 12V constant wire on the vehicle and attach the power wire of your system to it. Cory and retailers of his caliber employ a few tricks to ensure that their clients have the best experience possible with their remote car starters.

One of these tricks is called RAP shutdown. The RAP feature keeps your radio playing when you stop the car and turn off the key. The radio shuts off when you open the door. This puts an additional unwanted draw on the electrical system.

The last thing a car battery needs in the winter is an extra load on it. The photos of how Cory installed this Compustar starter are a typical example of how he serves each of his clients.

This type of attention to detail and workmanship is why I drove three hours to have him upgrade the car starter in my personal vehicle. The last thing you want are headaches or reliability problems from a rushed or low-quality installation. Dave has worked in the mobile electronics industry since in almost every capacity, including roles as a Retail Salesperson, Installer, Sales Representative, Technical Trainer, and Product Development Manager for some of the largest car audio companies in the world.

Dave started his writing career in as the Technical Editor of a Toronto-based car audio magazine and has reviewed more than products.