Can you replace a remote starter?
Since each keyless entry remote is programmed to fit your exact car, a replacement key fob will need to be compatible with your car’s systems. If your vehicle doesn’t already have one, you can install a remote starter that comes with either one or two car key fobs, depending on the package you choose.
How to troubleshoot a remote starter in a car?
Step 1: Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON with a key (do not start the vehicle): Press & release the button on the system’s antenna 3X slowly: The system will respond by flashing the dash lights and/or beeping the horn 1X depending on the model of system: After this is seen/heard:
How long does it take to install a remote starter?
Typically we ask that you drop your vehicle off for half a day (4 hours) to have a remote start system installed. Some vehicles require less time, some require more. What should I bring with me on the day my Remote Starter is being installed?
Can a spare remote be used to start a car?
Provided they are the same make and model, then yes you can get your spare remote reprogrammed to his vehicle (remember to remove it from the pairing on your car, or it will likely start both vehicles). Provided the system was installed correctly with any needed programming buttons cost show be very low.
Can a remote start system shut off the engine?
No, while the remote start system is running your steering wheel lock, transmission lock and key transponder system (if equipped) all remain active. If a valid key is not inserted into your vehicles ignition and turned to on or run position, the remote start system will shut the engine down as soon as the brake pedal is touched.
Do you need aftermarket starter for remote start?
Your dealer can figure out whether your car is able to use remote start. Cars built before 2005 will probably need an aftermarket starter.
What kind of warranty do I need for remote start?
If your car came with a factory-equipped remote start, the system is usually covered under your vehicle’s basic new-car warranty. When the dealer installs a remote starter after the original new-car purchase, warranty lengths can vary. For example, on a brand-new Subaru, the remote starter would be covered under the car’s basic new-car warranty.
How do you start a car with a remote start?
In most cases, starting the car is a breeze: you grab your car keys, push aside the curtains, and hit the corresponding button to have the vehicle remote start. The lights flash on the car and a few seconds later, it starts up. You smile and prepare to leave.
What’s the range of a remote car starter?
Some do, but most stock OEM car starters come with a very limited range (30 or 40 feet give or take.) Compare that to some of our remote car solutions that start your car from 500 feet to a mile away, and come with other very cool perks as well. (More on that in a bit.) There are even car starters that can be integrated into your existing car key.