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REmote engine start - 2-3 relays that are coupled on the backside og the engnition key...


Ummm... no.

Keep in mind I live in Alaska, where almost certainly a higher percentage of cars are remote-start equipped than anywhere else.

Let's see now...

1) Anti-grind circuitry. You have to have a way of disengaging the starter when the engine starts.

2) Retry circuitry. If it doesn't catch the first time, do you re-try, and if so, how many times? Or does it just sit there with the ignition on, "thinking" it is running while your battery drains?

3) Security. "Oh, look -- some guy left his car running. Let's take it." You have to have an automatic shutoff if someone touches the brake pedal or gas pedal or shift lever.

4) Over-rev circuitry. You have to sense the engine RPMs and shut it down if it is running too fast.

5) Neutral sense circuitry. You don't want the car to start up and go through your (closed) garage door and end up on your neighbor's lawn.

6) Timer circuitry. You don't want the car to sit there running until it runs out of gas or overheats if you unknowingly or accidentally start it.

7) Trasmitter circuitry. You have to have a transmitter to signal the car that it is time to start.

8) Receiver circuitry. You have to have a receiver in the car to actually trigger the "...2-3 relays that are coupled on the backside og the engnition key... " along with all the other required circuitry.

There's more, but that covers the high points. In other words, a remote start is not a simple upgrade. You'll spend anywhere from $300-$600 to have a specialty shop install one in your car here in Alaska, and they do it in volume here.

tanstaafl.
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