if i were to get a remote start system off eBay, would i be able to install it myself? what kind of work needs to be done to install one. also what brands are good and what should i stay away from. thanks.

 

clifford!! ... i'm selling one of my remote starts. i was gonna install it in my integra but not anymore. i have one on my lancer, it pretty good for cold days. do u have a manual or auto? b/c if its a manual u would need to bypass the clutch.

 

and it's illegal in some states.

 

i did not know that ... hehehe...


dont do it ur self.. its way too difficult

 

i have an auto. how much is it to install?

 

clifford remote start unit install is complicated. mine came with instructions to do it myself but i just had a pro do it because it is really complicated. but if you know what you are doing, then follow the instructions that come with cliffords(they are nice systems). plus, mice was really complicated since i had the remote start disabled b/c i have a manual

 

maybe 150-200 ... mine was 188, plus i gotta tip tha guy

 

pay someone to do it if your asking questions, no offense either pay or find someone who knows what they are doing and have em stand over your shoulder.

 

BestBuy and Good Guys charge about $100 - $125 for alarm install. I'd think they charge about the same for a remote start, also you get lifetime warranty on labor from them.

 

does anyone know exactly how to bypass the clutch?

 

Take the plug off the back of it...

Then you need to make sure nobody starts the car while it's in gear. This can be done by rigging a ground loop with the gearshift, chassis, and a coathanger...

My remote won't remote start while in gear, but I can't say anything about manually starting it that way. Rule of thumb, if someone else is going to be driving your car, make sure you have the system set so it won't start in gear. Run a search.