Ken Weitzel > wrote in
news:3fwEg.414380$IK3.224012@pd7tw1no:

> Nirodac wrote:
>> "craig34" <craig.cochrane@no spam.sympatico.ca> wrote in
>> lkaboutau
>> tos .com:
>>
>>> If I remember correctly when we bought our 2003 grand
>>> caravan sport we were told the same thing and it had to
>>> do with keys. I think we were told there was a special
>>> chip in it and would cost $1oo to replace. You probably
>>> got no valet keys with it.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> My quess is that this isn't a factory remote stater.
>>
>> Typically your ignition key has a chip in it, that will
>> un- imobilize (is that a real word, should it be
>> mobilize??) your car when it is near the ignition switch.
>> The on board computer will not start your car without the
>> smart key.
>>
>> On factory systems, the computer is preprogrammed for
>> remote start (If you indeed have that option from the
>> factory).
>>
>> To get around the factory imobilizer, simply take a key
>> with the chip in it, and store it behind the dash, near
>> the ignition. You've now defeated your car immobilizer,
>> and a standard key or your remote starter, will now start
>> the car. You can now cut as many un-chipped keys as you
>> and your local thief want.
>>
>> Should of gotten the option from the factory.
>>
>> Just my 2 cents
>
> Hi...
>
> Just another 2 cents worth...
>
> At least here (Manitoba, Canada) we get a worthwhile
> discount on our insurance for having either an OEM
> immobilizer, or an approved third party immobilizer
> installed.
>
> Should you be unlucky enough to have your car stolen,
> and it's somehow discovered that you've defeated it
> by hiding a chipped key nearby, then apparently your
> insurance is null and void.
>
> Take care.
>
> Ken
>
I'll see your 2 cents and raise you 2 more cents.

Yea here too (BC). Discount that is.

BUT, what if you defeat the factory immobilizer and install
your own (as part of the remote start) approved, after market
imobilizer.

So now thats 6 cents worth of advice.