Ok, my mom has been talking about how her co-worker just got remote start on her Explorer put on for 400 bucks, and she wants one too but says its too expensive. Im guessing most of that 400 was installation because i've seen remote start kits online and at stores for under 100 bucks, so im thinking of buying her one pretty soon as a gift.

What I'm wondering is how hard it is to install the remore start myself. Her car is a 2003 Honda Odyssey, obviously automatic. I now know how to wire an audio system pretty well since i experimented a lot with mine, and now im wondering if i can do something like this.

I would imagine that i need to splice into the ignition and starter somehow, and ground the unit. How hard is it to install a remore start on an automatic van?

 

I would reccomend doing your homework first. I am in the process on doing one on my car and it doesnt seem to work. The connections themselves are easy, the hardest part is getting under the dash.

Look around www.the12volt.com and find the convenience forums and read up.

 

As mentioned, the12volt.com is a good resource. I recently helped (watched) my friend install a remote starter in a 1997 Sentra. At the minimum, look for:

A good remote starter (I like the DEI/Valet 562t) with decent range and anti-grind (starter protection). Also make sure that it comes with a hood pin switch for safety.

Get all your wiring info in order (colors, locations) for the vehicle. I found that it took the longest amount of time to physically locate all of the wires. With some online searching, you should be able to find the colors for the Honda.

I would recommend that you have some (3 or 4) 30A/SPDT automotive relays handy if you're going to incorporate keyless entry into the install.

Finally, see if you can get hold of a computer-safe automotive voltage probe (and/or voltmeter). You can stick it through a wire's insulation to check the polarity of the voltage (in relation to the battery return). In this way, you can quickly verify what a wire is doing (parking lights, horn, defrost, start) before you hook it up to the remote start.

I hope my first post gets you on your feet

Good luck - it WILL take time to do, but you'll never get used to seeing that baby start up from the warmth of your house!

 

Hope this helps you locate the correct wires:

http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/wireing%20diagrams2.htm

 

wow tahnks guys.

Looks like a weekend project to me, i'll probably end up getting some system around 70-90 bucks and installing it. Those links helped!

 

Oh, before I forget - being a newer Honda, the ignition key probably has a transponder in it. Verify this if you can. If this is the case, read up on bypass modules. I haven't personally had to use one, but it is necessary to make the vehicle 'think' that you have the proper key in the ignition. Bear in mind that this could mean sacrificing an ignition key because it has to reside in the bypass module permanently. You could 'donate' the valet key for this.

Everyone - If I am wrong/misleading about any of this, please post!

 

100% right man..:P need a bypass module with the valet key...Or a module with a virtual key inside that you can program as a third key ...Holding first key on Ignition untill the green key on dash turn off.. and program each key..Don't mess up..otherway your car won't start at all....It's safer to take a module and putt a real key in.....An other safer way is to let it to a pro....sorry for my bad english.....peac....ken

 

There is an immobilizor chip in the key, which needs to be bypassed. I would highly recommend taking it to a shop if you have no experience with remote starts, as the Odyssey isnt the simpliest of cars to learn on. Its not too difficult, but not a learning car especially if she has an EX with power sliding rear doors.