FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: WILL REMOTE CAR STARTERS WORK ON ANY VEHICLE?
A: NO Although they are not model or year specific, the remote starter
can only be installed on fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles.
Q: WILL THE STATED OPERATING RANGES ALWAYS BE ACHEIVABLE?
A: NO Certain conditions will affect operating ranges. Because remote
starters operate on radio signal, other radio equipment such as car
alarms, and keyless entry systems in the vehicle or vehicles parked
nearby will interfere with the reception. Parking with many other
vehicles will also reduce range, as the signal cannot penetrate metal.
Nearby broadcast signals such as radio and TV will also interfere.
Q: CAN SOMEONE ELSE START MY CAR?
A: The remotes are coded to prevent others from operating your system.
However there are a finite number of codes and they are repeated, so it
is possible to experience duplication. ( practically, it is almost
impossible )
Q: CAN SOMEONE STEAL MY CAR WHEN RUNNING ON THE REMOTE START
A: NO The vehicles steering wheel, and shift selector remain locked.
Stepping on the vehicle brake will shut off the remote starter, and the
engine. You must have the keys to drive the vehicle.
Q: CAN THE REMOTE STARTER BE MOVED TO MY NEXT VEHICLE
A: Yes, usually. Remote car starters are not model or year specific.
However sometimes automotive technology changes and modern vehicles will
not accept older technology remote starts.
Q: WHAT IS AN IMMOBILISER
A: Many newer vehicles (96 and up) are equipped with anti-theft ignition
keys. Special chips are imbedded in the key, and a code is sensed by an
antenna in the steering column. This technology prevents a thief from
breaking the ignition switch, and starting the vehicle with a
screwdriver to steal the car. If the car does not sense the special code
it will not start. Unfortunately this prevents the remote start from
starting the vehicle also. Special modules have to be added to the
remote start to overcome these systems( please contact with your local
dealer or professional installer. )
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO INSTALL A REMOTE CAR STARTER?
A: Typically 2-4 hours. Usually most of installer require vehicles be
left a half day, usually 9:00-1:00 or 1:00-5:00
Remote Starter FAQ
A remote controlled car starter operates via a coded radio frequency
signal sent by a keychain remote (transmitter). When the signal is
received by the remote start brain (receiver) the vehicle parking lights
signal the receipt of the signal, a safety check is performed, and then
the remote starter mimics the electrical signals normally sent to the
car by the key operated ignition switch. The remote starter senses
the engine starting by one of two methods, either ignition tach signal,
or voltage sensing of the charging system or oil pressure indicator
system. This prevents the remote starter from overcranking the
engine, and also allows it to sense stalling so it can re-attempt to
start. Once the engine is started, a timer will allow it to run for the
programmed time( usually 8-10min), and shut the engine off. While the
engine is running on the remote start whatever the heating, or air
conditioning settings were left on will operate. ( this is done by your
manual setting , not by remote controller )
