Can a remote starter be installed on a car?
If you are interested in purchasing and installing a remote car starter onto your vehicle, we at Firstech recommend checking the health and age of your vehicle’s current battery.
What happens if I Turn Off my remote starter?
If your remote starter were to completely shut off and not use ANY battery power, then it would be impossible for the system to receive and execute a lock or remote start command sent from your remote. Compustar and Arctic Start systems are made of high quality components that reduce the occurrence of parasitic current draw.
Can a remote car starter void Your Warranty?
The simple answer is that having a Remote Car Starter will not void your warranty. The Magnuson Act Laws are in place to allow you to have devices like remote starters installed in your vehicle. You should ensure that the quality of equipment you choose,…
What does a remote engine start system do?
The remote engine starter system consists of a transmitter that allows you to start and stop the engine from outside the vehicle. Some communities may have restrictions on the use of remote engine starters. Before using your remote engine starter system, please check all local laws and regulations.
What is an example of a remote starter not working?
An example of this would be husband and wife both having remote car starters but not wanting to carry two remotes. If your remote has this feature and it was accidentally put into 2nd car mode, it will not communicate with your vehicle. Many times the owner’s manual for your system will address this and show you how to take it out of 2nd car mode.
Can a remote starter be installed in a manual transmission car?
Yes, our Manual Transmission Remote Car Starter systems have been specially designed to work in vehicles with Manual Transmissions or “Stick Shifts”. Can you install a Remote Starter in a car with PTS or Push To Start Button? Yes, our Remote Car Starter systems work with vehicles that have Push-To-Start or PTS buttons.
Can a remote car starter be put into valet mode?
Any good remote car starter should have some form of valet mode. The remote car starter can be put into this mode to prevent the vehicle from starting remotely while allowing keyless entry and certain other functions to work. You would do this when having service done to your vehicle.
The simple answer is that having a Remote Car Starter will not void your warranty. The Magnuson Act Laws are in place to allow you to have devices like remote starters installed in your vehicle. You should ensure that the quality of equipment you choose,…