A Full Guide to Remote Start Installation (2024)

FAQs

What do I need to install a remote start on my car? ›

You may require a utility knife, wire cutters, wire strippers, soldering iron and solder, electrical tape, digital multimeter, wrenches and/or screwdrivers. A digital multimeter is recommended for testing during and after installation. Some remote starters will come with all the necessary tools so check your box.

Remote start installation can be a very complicated process, which is why we often recommend professional installation. But, for the skilled and confident DIYer, the vehicle-specific harnesses and modules mentioned above make the job easier.

The average Compustar remote start installers offer systems plus installation for around $319.99-$449.99. Several things factor into this cost. Different vehicles use different mechanisms for starting the engine.

To make a remote starter work, you need: a properly installed control module, a bypass module, wiring, and a remote. Control Module – The hardware that performs all the remote start functions by communicating with the vehicle and other pieces of the Compustar system.

Answer: Please bring two ignition keys that will both start the vehicle. Many of the interface modules require two keys for programming.

Firstech CM7100. Firstech designed the CM7100 for smooth DIY installation with a direct-wire “plug and play” harness. But it still has pros like 1,500 feet range and the MEGA 3000 long-range transceiver. For a remote starter that's easy to set up yourself, this Firstech fits the bill.

It's usually between $100 and $500 for the parts, and it can take a pro between an hour and three hours to install it. If you're shopping for a remote start system, this buying guide will help you figure out the type you want, which features are important, and what else you need to consider.

Remote starters increase engine wear and tear. This is a common misconception about remote starters. It's unclear why people are lead to believe this is the case, but it's untrue. The consensus among mechanics is that remote starters are good for your engine, especially for people with turbos or diesel engines.

A: The AUTOTECH will tell you how long it will take! It depends on your car! Most take from 2 to 4 hours! A: No they won't let you as it void the warranty for the workman ship.

Can I install a remote starter myself? ›

About remote car starter installation

If you can read a wiring diagram, are patient enough to use a test light before you connect wires and are willing to take the time to make really good splices, you can install a remote starter yourself and save about $125.

To make it possible to turn your engine on and off at the push of a button, your vehicle needs wiring, a bypass module, a control module, and a remote transmitter.

A remote starter uses a radio-frequency signal from a remote transmitter (your aftermarket key fob) and uses it to trigger a series of relays that will switch the ignition circuits on to simulate the sequence that is performed when starting your car with a key.

Remote start is a factory option for many models, but if your vehicle wasn't equipped with it originally, you can have an aftermarket remote car starter installed. It's usually between $100 and $500 for the parts, and it can take a pro between an hour and three hours to install it.

Luckily, replacing a starter is not a difficult task. In most cases, it's a fairly simple process that anyone with basic car knowledge can do.

How Long Do Remote Start Installs Take? Depending on the type of vehicle you have and the system you'd like to get installed, your installation time will vary. Based on a survey with Compustar remote start installers, you can expect your installation to take around 3 hours.