How to Install a Remote Starter in a Car

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In order to properly install a remote starter in a car, you need to carefully follow the installation instructions to prevent damage to the vehicle’s computer system. Mechanical skills are also necessary to remove interior panels of the vehicle, run wires and make wiring connections.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

  • Wire cutters
  • Soldering iron
  • Solder
  • Digital multi-meter
  • Screwdriver set
  • Wrench set
  • Wire strippers
  • Remote starter kit
  • Shrink wrap
  • Electrical tape
  • Heat gun
  • Car

Step1
Start the vehicle and check all lights and switches to ensure that all systems are in working order.
Step2
Open the remote starter kit and read all instructions. Make sure you understand the instructions before you begin.
Step3
Gather the tools necessary for the installation. Necessary items include: soldering iron, solder, wire cutters, wire strippers, electrical tape, digital multi-meter, wrench set, screwdriver set, shrink wrap and a heat gun.
Step4
Remove the panel under the steering wheel and locate the wires to connect the remote starter. Standard connections are power, starter, ignition and accessories such as power locks, temperature controls, radio and alarm system.
Step5
Disconnect the vehicle battery. Use caution while doing this.
Step6
Connect the remote starter wires to the proper vehicle wires. Depending on the vehicle and the wiring, connections may consist of more than two wires. Use relays when connecting more than two wires.
Step7
Reconnect the battery and test the remote starter.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use a digital multi-meter to avoid damaging the vehicle’s computer.
  • Soldering wiring connections make them strong and reliable.
  • Before disconnecting any wire, research the vehicle’s factory anti-theft system.
  • If you don't carefully follow the installation instructions, serious damage may result and could prevent the car from starting.

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yh786515 said

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on 12/13/2007 Thank you so much for your tips. It help me install my car alarm i bought at http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i98_remote-start-car-alarms.html

thanks again.

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