Factory remote starter?
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Factory remote starter?
Hey guys i'm now the proud owner of a Certified 2004 Honda Accord EXL with 36000 miles, Taffeta white w/ Ivory leather, woodgrain accents, heated seats, XM ,rear spoiler, etc etc. I LOVE this car and dont plan to do much at all to her. My question is has anybody successfully installed a remote starter that will work with the factory key/remote. I would like to havea remote starter, but if at all possible would like it to utilize the factory remote. Thanks!
Ryan
P.S. I traded in my 2000 Civic SI (Flamenco Black Pearl) with 81000 miles on it
Ryan
P.S. I traded in my 2000 Civic SI (Flamenco Black Pearl) with 81000 miles on it
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RE: Factory remote starter?
i wonder if the alarm installer can tap into the factory alarm so the panic button can be used to remote start. i think you should call them to ask i think thats your best shot. who really uses the panic button? i cant use it to find my car in the parking lot cause the remote doesnt reach far enough i think my remote only reaches like 25 ft (estimate)
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RE: Factory remote starter?
Why would you want to use to the stock remote? I have an 06 and the range is really bad, I have to be really close to unlock or lock my doors. If your going to spend the money on a remote start alarm, which I recommend highly if you live in Miami, why not use the remote that comes with the alarm.
EDIT: Oh, do you want to use it because it's built into the key? Well when I get my alarm I'm also going to buy another key from the dealer that doesn't have the remote built in. I have yet to see these keys, but the salesman that sold me my car told me they exist and they sell them.
EDIT: Oh, do you want to use it because it's built into the key? Well when I get my alarm I'm also going to buy another key from the dealer that doesn't have the remote built in. I have yet to see these keys, but the salesman that sold me my car told me they exist and they sell them.
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RE: Factory remote starter?
Not true on my 07. Range is very long, i would say close to 50 yards...also works when not in line of sight....when compared to my m3, where i have to be line of sight with the rear view mirror, and within 50' or so, it is quite refreshing.
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RE: Factory remote starter?
as much as i think the range on the m3 blows, the cool thing is that it recharges itself through the ignition...considering my honda key has a screw on the back of it, i doubt that is the case...
