Noya Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi, I was interested in getting a remote start/keyless entry system for my 1994 Accord LX automatic. But I have no clue on where to start. What brand(s) are good? Is it hard to install? Should I get an alarm while I'm at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 I did seom looking and it appears the Valet Valet 561R would fit the bill quite nicely. Does anyone have any experience with it/installing it? From the Circut City reviews, with installation it ends up costing $250+. Does anyone know of a good instructional website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Does anyone know if I need a "DEI Bypass Module" for this to work? I wasn't aware of anti-theft mearsures on a 1994 Accord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 WOW! You guys are really helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 maybe no one else knows..... I installed an autoloc kit on my vw and it works great for keyless entry, but no remote start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I don't have the same brand as you, but I didn't need any relays for my auto-locks, but mine came with a relay for the remote start (not using it). I couldn't get mine to work and I think it's because the car requires the chip in the key to be started. All mine would ever do is crank but not start. Mine also came with instructions and wire diagrams (for the alarm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I don't have the same brand as you, but I didn't need any relays for my auto-locks, but mine came with a relay for the remote start (not using it). I couldn't get mine to work and I think it's because the car requires the chip in the key to be started. All mine would ever do is crank but not start. Mine also came with instructions and wire diagrams (for the alarm). Thanks for the replies. I found a website that sells the Valet (at double Circut City's price :-" ) and also the "DEI Bypass Module" which I'm pretty sure disables stock alarm systems only when the remote starter is engaged. They had an email address for questions, but it must have been bogus as my email was returned. From the reviews on Epinions/Circut City, finding out through Circut City if I need the bypass module would be like asking a used car salesman if they offer in house financing. I guess I can try to find a # for DEI/Valet, but I really don't think a 94 has any factory anti-theft systems on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Yay for Circuit City. I had to get the bypass module for my remote start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noya Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 What years were Del Sols produced? 92-95? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalexjx@yahoo.com Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 dont buy a remote start, get your fat ass outside and start your car, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 That was the msot ignorant comment I've heard in a while. The thing is, some people like to warm up/cool down their car before driving it. It is much easier to press a button then walk all of the way outside, or across a parking lot, etc to do something you can do from far away. Don't talk anymore. I've revoked all of your privledges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLontheDL Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Some people like the option/luxury of starting their car while being indoors somewhere. Some choose to save money by not getting the option of a remote start. It is up to each individual. I don't have that option but is your car door still locked while the car is at idle? Im PRETTY sure it is but just making sure. Me personally, I would not get a remote start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 See, I don't think I would have if I didn't work at Circuit City. Your car will stay locked, unless you unlock it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I didn't hook up the remote start part of my alarm. It's kind of pointless since my car is in the garage every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 See, I have the garage now, and never really use the remote start anymore, unless I'm at school or work. Then again, I don't even have my car till next week. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR17 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 whats wrong with remote start? i think its kinda cool, if and if you have a fuel kill switch with it and only on certain cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I could swear I saw remote start kits at Salvo for like 30 bucks. Was I hallucinating? 250 seems so high... Isn't that high? It seems so high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalexjx@yahoo.com Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 yeah remote starts are a bad idea, i had a local shop wire my beemer w/ one and i left it in gear, next morning before work when i woke up i hit the start and it started in gear and went through the race shop garage door, cost about 6500 to fix the door and the car, VR17: dont tell me to chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Dude, how did you not think about that happening? That was the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw a remote start kit. I was like, "Hm... I won't be able to park in gear anymore." Then I didn't buy one. Would be nice, though. I'm always getting in the car to leave the house before 7:00 AM and its cooooold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Alex did that because he is a complete idiot. I have never left it in gear. Remote start is sweet. Haters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 yeah remote starts are a bad idea, i had a local shop wire my beemer w/ one and i left it in gear, next morning before work when i woke up i hit the start and it started in gear and went through the race shop garage door, cost about 6500 to fix the door and the car, VR17: dont tell me to chill. A shop installed one on a manual transmission car? I don't know of any place around here that will do that, for fear of someone doing what you did, and then the shop getting sued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 SolLes, you got a hookup for a remote starter too? I'd totally get a security system and a remote starter from you if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yeah, PM you later on today with pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffa Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 yeah remote starts are a bad idea, i had a local shop wire my beemer w/ one and i left it in gear, next morning before work when i woke up i hit the start and it started in gear and went through the race shop garage door, cost about 6500 to fix the door and the car, VR17: dont tell me to chill. I can't imagine any company designing these with out a cancelation system on them if the car is in gear. Something like that is bound to happen from time to time. Your telling us that there is no cancelation sytem on it or the shop screwed up and didn't wire it right? That's NUTS ..............and if so, I would have never even bought the system. Matter of fact, I would of contacted the appropiate authority to get it off the market, that could kill someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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