Remote Car Starter Installation

The other day, one of my friends got a swank new car. Her mother, used to the old car, just stood outside, waiting for her to open the car with the key and then unlocking the car manually. My friend waited in the car for a few minutes, for her mother to step in, but to no avail! Then she turned the windows down and asked her mom to come in and told her that the doors were unlocked! My friend's mother did not realize that this new car will have remote starter installation, which enables you to start the car from a distance ! Since this system has started, you normally get it along with the car. However, even if you do not get it, you can surely install it yourself! A quick look at the text below will tell you how to go about installing a remote car starter!

How to Install a Remote Car Starter?

A little bit of knowledge of the nuances of a car's working and with a mechanical bent of mind and you will be there. It may be a little tough if you are out of sorts in that department, but not impossible!

Tools Required
Without the tools you cannot handle this project. The tools you need are -

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

Method

Step 1 - Check the Car
Make sure that all the systems are working properly after starting your car. Flick all the lights on, check the indicators and stuff. Then while this is happening, open the remote starter kit and go through them. You will need to make sure that you get the instructions properly to avoid car problems later.

Step 2 - Tools Galore
Now, get the tools required which have been mentioned earlier. Now what you need to do is remove the panel which is under the steering wheel. Then there will be wires to connect to the remote starter which you will have to find out. Power, ignition, starter and other accessories like radio, alarm system, power locks are typical connections and car parts involved.

Step 3 - Going A Bit Further
For installation of remote car starter, the next step is disconnecting the battery of the car. Please be careful while doing this. Follow that up by connecting the remote starter wires to the coordinating vehicle wires. Connections could comprise more than two wires, depending on what model of the car it is.

Step 4 - Almost Done
While you connect more than two wires for remote car starter installation, using relays is a good option. Then finally, just reconnect the battery and check if the remote starter is working.

Basically, the key is to get the hang of the instructions well and zero in upon a proper place for the control module. A spot which will minimize the length of wire runs is ideal. At the same time, a spot which will keep the wires away from parts which move like brake pedals and car radiator fan is vital.

For avoiding remote car starter problems, use digital multimeter to prevent any harm to the computer of the car. Moreover, wiring connections if soldered will keep them secure and strong. Last, but not the least, please check the instructions carefully to avoid any serious damage to the car! I sign off here!

P.S. These are generic instructions!