Nirodac wrote:
> "craig34" <craig.cochrane@no spam.sympatico.ca> wrote in
> lkaboutautos
> .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