Remote starter

lycan91 · 09-15-2006, 05:52 AM

i had this brilliant idea since its starting to get chilly here in Northern california, i thought about maybe getting a remote start/ alarm system, but heres my problem do they make them for a manual or can i fix that safety switch thing on the clutch so i could use the remote start?

studd469 · 09-15-2006, 05:58 AM

I dont know about the USA, I heard something once that remote starters for manual cars in the USA are illigal, probably just a myth thought. In canada they sell by pass kits. It allows you to bypass the clutch and also wont allow you to start the car if it is left in gear.

*Jason94sport* · 09-15-2006, 07:19 AM

Do some research on it. You can get a remote start for a stick. Clifford & Compustar make some. They have safeguards that will not let you start unless the car is in N & the parking brake is on.
Remote starts that are meant for a stick, are safe.
I would stay away form any shop that rigs one to work, or any off brand system that claims to be able to bypass these safeguards. This is were you hear the stories of bad things happening.

jluv · 09-15-2006, 07:34 AM

That's right. The Clifford model(s) for manual will make you do an exit procedure which includes putting the car in neutral before you get out. It's pretty much fool proof if installed correctly.

lycan91 · 09-16-2006, 05:34 AM

sweet guys thanks

09-15-2006, 05:52 AM	#1
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Remote starter i had this brilliant idea since its starting to get chilly here in Northern california, i thought about maybe getting a remote start/ alarm system, but heres my problem do they make them for a manual or can i fix that safety switch thing on the clutch so i could use the remote start? __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

09-15-2006, 05:58 AM	#2
studd469 Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Canada 1997 Explorer Limited Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 304 Vehicle Specs	I dont know about the USA, I heard something once that remote starters for manual cars in the USA are illigal, probably just a myth thought. In canada they sell by pass kits. It allows you to bypass the clutch and also wont allow you to start the car if it is left in gear. __________________ "IF IT AIN'T BROKE, FIX IT TILL IT IS"

09-16-2006, 05:34 AM	#5
lycan91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yreka CA population 7,500 just shy of oregon border 1996 XLT Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sweet guys thanks __________________ 1991 XLT 5speed K&N drop in. autolite platnums, magnaFlow xl muffler-sold 1996 XLT Auto trans. 30x9.50 Kumho KL78 tires, cruise control recall fixed. motorcraft 10/30 synblend, 130 amp altanator(just in case) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=258363 My registry

09-15-2006, 07:19 AM	#3
Jason94sport Elite Explorer South FL 93 Sport 2WD 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,486 Vehicle Specs	Do some research on it. You can get a remote start for a stick. Clifford & Compustar make some. They have safeguards that will not let you start unless the car is in N & the parking brake is on. Remote starts that are meant for a stick, are safe. I would stay away form any shop that rigs one to work, or any off brand system that claims to be able to bypass these safeguards. This is were you hear the stories of bad things happening.

09-15-2006, 07:34 AM	#4
jluv Wannabe Elite Explorer DFW, TX '04 XLS Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 444 Vehicle Specs	That's right. The Clifford model(s) for manual will make you do an exit procedure which includes putting the car in neutral before you get out. It's pretty much fool proof if installed correctly.