In the midst of my EFI conversion, I keep thinking about how cool it would be to have a remote start setup. You could freak a lot of people out, even cars guys when they walk by a vintage stang and it starts up without anyone in it. Most of us don't drive our cars in cold weather, so it would pretty much just be for the wow factor in my case. Just curious if anyone has done it, and their thoughts about it.
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Anyone run remote start on their EFI conversion?
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Sluggo
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"boss351" said:
Never done it on a Mustang but I did have it on my 73 Formula 455. I liked having it. If you plan to run an alarm system, it's an easy upgrade. Probably easy even without an alarm.
68EFIvert
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I thought about it but I have a manual tranny. I could just see the car becoming remote driving. That is until it hit a tree or something.
"boss351" said:
Most manual transmissions don't come with a neutral safety switch. Today, the NSS for manual cars is engaged by the clutch pedal as it is pressed to the floor.
AzPete
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Remote start switches can be wired to manual trans. You just have to leave it in neutral and the parking brake set for the system to work. My bother-in-law used them in Iowa all the time.
AtlantaSteve
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But the problem is that not all manual cars have a sensor that can detect neutral. My camry, for example doesn't have any such sensor. Nobody around here will touch a remote start install in my car. I had considered trying to rig something up using microswitches, but then got distracted by something shiny.
Steve
Steve
Here is another thought.... it is my understanding that most remote start systems have built in theft deterants. They measure any slight spike in voltage, say if they brake pedal is pressed. Is it possible that when a load was put on the engine, such as popping into gear, wouldn't it technically kill the car?
Having installed a combo remote start/alarm in my F150, I can tell you it was a big PIA but well worth it. Attached is a PDF of the wiring diagram I put together to help keep my sanity while installing it. It may be easier with an older car.
As far as manual transmissions, different manufacturers have different methods but most follow the logic in this website: http://automotive-journal.org/23559/remote-automobile-starters-used-for-manual-transmissions-how-they-help-you/
another example on page 15: http://www.scytek.net/manuals/precision/p5500.pdf
Kind of a pain to follow those steps each time, but it is possible to have one on a manual trans car.
As far as manual transmissions, different manufacturers have different methods but most follow the logic in this website: http://automotive-journal.org/23559/remote-automobile-starters-used-for-manual-transmissions-how-they-help-you/
another example on page 15: http://www.scytek.net/manuals/precision/p5500.pdf
Kind of a pain to follow those steps each time, but it is possible to have one on a manual trans car.