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hey i was talking to derek and he was saying how you have to stick your key into a box for the remote starter to work, do you think its safe? i asked him and he said you did it that way, is it kinda weid that the car key is in the car/?? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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what do you mean, stick your ke in to a box bro?????

Sorry

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Yo man, what the hell happened in those pics on your profile????? Wow I'd be pissed!

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yea its weird, for remote starters, you have to put your key in this storage box that connects to the engine, because the remote starter can't start up the car without civic key

 
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cant say ive ever heard of that one before.

 
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hahaha its cuz u got a immobilizer chip in ur car. so u need to give up a key, u have to do it, if not u have to go back to keyless entry alarms. its pretty safe though u still need to turn ur key to start driving

 
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alright the second part of that i knew the first part i had no clue.

 
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no worries net, if they dont have the key to turn it wont work!!!!!

 
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no worried have to give away the grey key... or else they can't make remote starter..
you should wait a bit.. cause there is a white version coming out soon..even longer range..
i am going to upgrade that one when it come outs.

 
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Some Info About Remote Starters:

1. They require your spare key for installation because they need to remove the chip in it and place it into a bypass unit so that the car can start without a key in the ignition. Once the chip is removed, the key is useless.

2. Remote starters voids warranties on all vehicles with an immobilizer system regardless of manufacturer.

3. Remote starters in general should never be placed into a manual transmission vehicle. Most installers will also refuse to do it. You'll usually have to have to know someone for them to do it for you. Installers don't want to be liable for runaway vehicles due to remote starters. Yes, there have been stories of cars taking off down the street on their own, and I have seen it happen before.

4. Installing remote starters require splicing wire around the ignition unit of the car, therefore if you have a problem with you ignition system and need to remove the remote starter kit, the dealer will still know the ignition system has been tampered with. Again, no warranty. Ignition systems cost big $$$.

5. If you do happen to be able to get one installed in a manual tranny, extreme care is required and never leave the car in gear after parking.

6. Honda charges around $100 for replacement keys. Plus if you use that key for the remote starter, you no longer have a "security" key to use. I.e. you've locked the trunk release latch because you've got valuables in there but you need to leave the car with a shop, parking attendent, etc..., they can still get into your trunk because the "black" keys allow access to all locks while the grey key cannot open any locks leading to the trunk.

 
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cool thanks for the point form notes? you need even loooonger range 1028? don't u have range already from market to cdn tire, thats pretty sweet, anyways i understood the concept it just sounds weird "lock a key in a box in the car" ?? its like a happy challenge for theives to try to get to that key........

 
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I think he simply described it badly again. It's the chip that's removed from the key that's in the box.

 
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well i think longer range is better..and it's good and worth it.. for $325..

 
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LOL, range.

Remember:

1. All remote type equipment works great when they're new.
2. They ALWAYS begin to lose distance after a while.
3. Market to Canadian Tire...that's a pretty wide open area, not much interference from buildings and transmission towers. Don't expect the same reception coverage elsewhere especially downtown. Some people completely lose response in their alarm or remote entry remotes near the skydome, even when they're standing right beside the car.
4. Hmmm..Market to Canadian Tire...ARE YOU SURE it wasn't the Steeles side of Pacific Mall? That's a pretty big distance differential there.

 
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hey cb , i think they put the whole key in! yo 1028 did u get the key back then? the grey one

 
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net cbc: no i didn't get the grey key back.. it's in my car.. i have ask several garage i have to give the grey key.. and by the way how much promax is charging you?

 
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well ur not really losing the key then if they put the entire key in the box when ever u sell ur car. u can take it back out or when ever u sell the alarm [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

 
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hmmm wonder where the key is? do you know 1028?
they charged me same as you heh, seriously if it wasn't for you i would have got jacked, i just kept on saying plz give me same price as the other civic dude and his g/f

no money , want alarm???? annnywayz yea got it for 325 compustar and 160 installation, pretty sweet!! cause no tax, i as sh!tting in my pants abotu the tax part

 
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ya man..that's a good deal.. you can't find it any where.. i am planning to get the HID from them..
the phillip one.. only $600 install..
about the key i really don't know where it went..

 
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The simplest answer is in front of you!

Just ask them where or what they did with the key and any respectable tech/installer will explain it to you.

 
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Just have Honda install the remote, then it is warranty covered

 
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Good luck getting Honda to do it.

 
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yeah i saw your HIDS on the table, i knew it was urs 1028, so i stole them ............


j/k
anyways yo how do you just turn on the light (indiglo) for pager without arming or whatever the other stuff.......

 
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i haven't order them yet..that wasn't mind..haha.
hm... seriously i don't really know all the function on da pager...cause it's just too much function..
i just disarmed it and armed it..

 
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dang....... i just want the backlight to turn on but i'm not sure, theres some query function but what the heck is query??? anyways i e-mailed compustar

 
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haha.. i have no clue too.. hey you got the compustar alarm la?

 
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yea its pretty cool, the attena box thing on the top left hand front driving window is kinda annoying but i think i can get used it, i noticed teh compustar isn't to sensitive, cause my dumb friends were like trying the handles and stuff, thats good since loud cars won't put it off, but bad like if ppl kick it and stuff, you won't even know

 
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ya you got to hit the body.. and mine attenna is on the left corner window too..but remote start is really good for this kind of weather..it's for us lazy ppl..haha

 
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remote starter is cool, its pretty cool altogether, dang thought it was like a real pager, with the time and date and everything but oh well, the important stuff which is security is great

 
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haha ya..all i want was the remote starter haha..and it's long range too..and that's good..
cause i buy like a no brand one..it cost like few hundred now same price..that's why i brought it..