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Should I have remote starter installed -- Accord 04 EX
I spoke to a Honda Dealer who said I shouldn't have a remote starter
installed at all due to frequencies in the security system that are sensitive and change daily that would cause problems with a remote starter. But I also spoke with a very reputable custom car shop and they said they COULD install the remote start and they use a system where they use the valet key and the security card that came with my Accord to install the remote starter kit. They said it is very safe and also professional (not a cheap system). They said it would run me $550 when all is said and done. First question: SHOULD I get a remote starter kit? I don't want to wreck my Accord. Second: Is $550 too much? I can't find pricse anywhere else. Thanks. |
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When I asked around about remote starters I was told to make damn sure you
find a good installer. Also, ask if their installation, works in conjunction with, or bypasses, the alarm and immobilizer systems. Since the immobilizer system prevents the engine from starting without the chip in the key, many installers will use a bypass to allow the engine to start. This effectively disables your immobilizer system. The same thing for the factory alarm. Most people don't care about that since it doesn't directly affect them but it does make a difference for your insurance. Many insurance companies offer a discount because the car is equipped with an immobilizer and an alarm. If the car is ever stolen, and they find out those systems were disabled by the remote starter installation, they could refuse coverage. Just something to think about. Sean > wrote in message oups.com... > I spoke to a Honda Dealer who said I shouldn't have a remote starter > installed at all due to frequencies in the security system that are > sensitive and change daily that would cause problems with a remote > starter. But I also spoke with a very reputable custom car shop and > they said they COULD install the remote start and they use a system > where they use the valet key and the security card that came with my > Accord to install the remote starter kit. They said it is very safe > and also professional (not a cheap system). They said it would run me > $550 when all is said and done. > > First question: SHOULD I get a remote starter kit? I don't want to > wreck my Accord. > Second: Is $550 too much? I can't find pricse anywhere else. > > Thanks. > |
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The place I got the quote from said they would need the security card
that I got from the dealer (credit card size) and also a valet key. The way he described it would work is I would leave the car running, get out of the car, close the door and turn off the car from the remote transmitter. That way it ensures the car is in neutral when I turn it back on with the remote transmitter. I will have to check about whether or not it bypassing the security, but I seem to remember him saying it would work with the security system (hence the use of the security card and valet key, I assume). Does this make any sense? I want to make sure I'm not getting screwed, plus I would want to make sure they have a warranty on the install, etc. Thanks. |
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Thanks a lot. If it helps... when I warm up my car for about 5 minutes
each morning I then have a 45 mile (1 hour) drive to work. So that might help. I have a 2004 Honda Accord EX (4 cyl, 4 door) in Pennsylvania (U.S.). I am very particular about keeping my car in top notch condition and treating it well to make it last as long as possible (especially since I put 35k miles on a year). If this remote starter would compromise the efficiency and longevity of the engine, then I might reconsider. Thanks! |
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Thanks Tom. Actually, because it IS so expensive I do value the
opinions given here. The Honda dealer said they never recommend remote starters to be installed on new Honda's, so I am wary about doing it. Thanks. |
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