My niece would like me to install a remote starter in her 2007 Acura TSX. I am pretty handy doing auto repairs but have zero experience with remote starters. Are they difficult to install? Are they reliable? I would appreciate any advice/tips you have re installation and what brand/model to buy. Thanks.
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The difficulty will be in getting around the transponder key. Read up on your options for that before you agree to do this.
But yes, I have an inexpensive Bulldog brand starter I've had for five or six years. I installed it myself. The first fob was run over, bought another and it still works great.
But yes, I have an inexpensive Bulldog brand starter I've had for five or six years. I installed it myself. The first fob was run over, bought another and it still works great.
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My niece would like me to install a remote starter in her 2007 Acura TSX. I am pretty handy doing auto repairs but have zero experience with remote starters. Are they difficult to install? Are they reliable? I would appreciate any advice/tips you have re installation and what brand/model to buy. Thanks.
Are they difficult to install?
- no, provided you have a multimeter and sound knowledge of electrical systems and it could be a very tedious job with if you want to do it right.
Are they reliable?
- yes, but it is hugely dependent on the quality of installation. This means soldered wire joints or high quality splices.
Tips?
Be very carful, read the instructions before doing the job and double check all the wires before making a connection. Also test everything before putting all interior trim and panels back on.
My niece would like me to install a remote starter in her 2007 Acura TSX. I am pretty handy doing auto repairs but have zero experience with remote starters. Are they difficult to install? Are they reliable? I would appreciate any advice/tips you have re installation and what brand/model to buy. Thanks.
Are they difficult to install?
- no, provided you have a multimeter and sound knowledge of electrical systems and it could be a very tedious job with if you want to do it right.
Are they reliable?
- yes, but it is hugely dependent on the quality of installation. This means soldered wire joints or high quality splices.
Tips?
Be very carful, read the instructions before doing the job and double check all the wires before making a connection. Also test everything before putting all interior trim and panels back on.
Here's one of many threads on an Accord forum which may help a bit:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=167714&highlight=remote+start
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=167714&highlight=remote+start
You'll typically need an additional key and a bypass module.
I believe you need a key for TSX. Someone may have come up with a better solution since the last one I installed.
Honda wires are HUGE. Constant power is at least a 10ga so if you are using T-taps or quicksplice connectors, you'll need the proper size. 14-16 blue connectors will not work. Yellow 12-10 can be made to fit but you will probably need to strip the insulation.
If it's a manual, make certain that the exit protocols are programmed.
If you are soldering, no problem. The wires are big enough that they do not transfer the heat too much and melt themselves off of another solder connection down the line
I believe you need a key for TSX. Someone may have come up with a better solution since the last one I installed.
Honda wires are HUGE. Constant power is at least a 10ga so if you are using T-taps or quicksplice connectors, you'll need the proper size. 14-16 blue connectors will not work. Yellow 12-10 can be made to fit but you will probably need to strip the insulation.
If it's a manual, make certain that the exit protocols are programmed.
If you are soldering, no problem. The wires are big enough that they do not transfer the heat too much and melt themselves off of another solder connection down the line
If you have some experience with electrical test tools and wiring diagrams, it shouldn't be a problem. The electronics are usually reliable, more problems come from poor splicing
Thanks for all of the responses. I think I will pass on this one.
Consider putting in heated seats instead. It's a lot less work and just as nice in the cold. I've only installed the one remote starter but I put heated seats in all our fabric upholstered cars. I prefer the Dorman brand universal kit. Once you do a couple you get good and fast, I bet it takes me an hour per seat now.
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