How does it work

[tintnfool]

Remote starters...how do they work. For the consumer I mean. I've been thinking of getting one for my wife's car and maybe my car and I just was curious as to how they worked. Okay, you push your key fob and it starts the vehicle, but could somejump in and drive it off? I would assume the answer is "no" because there isn't a key in the ignition correct? Does it just bypass the ignition remotely, is that how they work?

Sorry for the stupid questions, but I really have no idea how these bad boys work.

[TintWizard]

You guessed corectly...It starts thecar..but it bybasses the ignition.

I'll answer your question by means of an example (this is how mine works anyways):

You push your remote..it starts, a theif smashes your window on your locked car as it's running, he jumps it, pushes the brake or engagesanything..the car just quits as if it was never started.

[tintnfool]

Okay, gotcha. Thanks for the info. We were really wanting one of these systems and just wanted a heads up on how they worked.

[TintWizard]

Just be sure to go to a reputable shop that guarantees thier work...insalling a starter can have it's "glitches" is not done with experience. Good luck

[Guest Zrok]

by reputable, he means stay away from circuit city and best buy... any BIG retail chain... go to the little guys. (the ones that have been in business for a while) or if you're in doubt... ask around.. you'd be surprised at what you find.