limeyangler Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hi all, Just wanting some info on remote start keyless thingies. My plan is to get this for the wife for xmas. Wanting it to be a surprise, so if i install one of these can the car still be started with the original key so she would be clueless its installed untill i give her the keyless pushbutton thing on Xmas day? Not wanting to spend more than $200 on the unit itself....realise the cost of installing (+ extra relays ) will be more, but anyone recommend a brand/unit in that range? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yup. That will work. Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttahhan Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) As previously said the vehicle will still start without your wife knowing ie( ignition key) However there are a few different brands you can select.... What type of vehicle is this going into and does it have an automatic or manual transmission it will make a difference, Also is the vehicle equipped with a factory alarm ? Edited October 7, 2012 by Topwater Strikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yup. That will work. Great idea. GOOD NEWS Thanks for the info. As previously said the vehicle will still start without your wife knowing ie( ignition key) However there are a few different brands you can select.... What type of vehicle is this going into and does it have an automatic or manual transmission it will make a difference, Also is the vehicle equipped with a factory alarm ? Its a 2004 Grand Am GT auto transmission. Dont think it has an alarm. It sounds the horn when you press the red button on the key fob....but i dont think thats a 'fitted alarm'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttahhan Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Okay 2004 Grand am Automatic transmission........with a factory key-less entry with panic button.... I would recommend this remote car starter, If you decide to purchase it, I would suggest waiting till end of November to purchase one....they go on sale and you save 35-50 % off Retail... The Great thing about this model is that it has 4channels. You will only need the remote supplied by the remote car starter.. no need to carry the oem key-fob...Hope this helps 1st Channel - Starts Car 2nd Channel - Unlocks Car 3rd Channel - Locks Car 4th Channel - Unlocks Trunk Remote Car Starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Okay 2004 Grand am Automatic transmission........with a factory key-less entry with panic button.... I would recommend this remote car starter, If you decide to purchase it, I would suggest waiting till end of November to purchase one....they go on sale and you save 35-50 % off Retail... The Great thing about this model is that it has 4channels. You will only need the remote supplied by the remote car starter.. no need to carry the oem key-fob...Hope this helps 1st Channel - Starts Car 2nd Channel - Unlocks Car 3rd Channel - Locks Car 4th Channel - Unlocks Trunk Remote Car Starter Thanks Topwater! That's the exact model I had in mind! Will do as you suggest and watch the flyer for the deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ahhhhh poop! Just realised she will notice because she has to use the old key fob to open and close it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Just tell her there must be something wrong with her fob. You'll take a look and maybe replace it soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttahhan Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ahhhhh poop! Just realised she will notice because she has to use the old key fob to open and close it NO no no your surprise is still in tact all you do is get it installed. Keep the supplied remote until Christmas Morning, Even if the Remote Start is installed you can still use your oem one it will still work !!! She still will have no Idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) I did this for my wife a few yrs ago... She loved it. The only issue was a little blue led that blinks on it to show it has power. I convinced her that the dealership installed it and they were paying us $50 a month to have it there. I told her that Honda was doing a real life survey of how people drive, engine RPM's, speed, shifting, how the car was really driven...all the boring things to help them build better cars. She bought it hook line and sinker, she was actually upset when I told her we were not getting any money. Edited October 8, 2012 by Oryx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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