Does anybody have any experience with installing a remote starter in a hybrid car? I have talked to a few people and some say it can be done and other say it can't, something to do with the voltage given off by the hybrid. any info would be nice.

 

A remote start system operates by replicating what happens when you turn the key. It merely takes power and through a series of relays, transfers that power to the necessary wires in the ignition harness, ie: ignition, accessory, starter.

As long as it's fuel injected, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to install it.

 

Thanks, I called local businesses and the local Best Buy and they said that they wouldn't install into hybrids, they both gave voltage as the reason they wouldn't, saying that it's inconstant. I honestly don't see how it wouldn't work; I just wanted some opinions before I tried to do it.

 

I don't see why not, but I'd wait until some seasoned veterans chime in (ahem, fcm, ahem)...

 

Sorry don't know any more then you, but I do agree, I can't see why not, I have not done one yet, so I will phone our suppliers and ask, they have not sent any word on problems or not to do them. 94

 

They probably could but its not worth the risk they will take.

 

I checked with my reps yesterday, and non had heard anything, but are checking into it, also http://www.bulldogsecurity.com give wiring guides for the 2000-03 and 04 Honda Insight, tells me they have not run into a problem yet. 94

 

Thanks for the help. Decided that it wasn't worth the risk. I don't know anything about hybrid cars.

 

What risk???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C_EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What risk???</TD></TR></TABLE>

the risk of possible damage to the car. I have seen many high repair bill caused by remote starters installed wrong.

 

That's a valid concern, but if you get it installed at a reputable shop, there won't be any problems... I think you're just being paranoid...

 

I was going to put to remote start into someones hybrid! I work for a reputable shop. And I am Paranoid

 

Ohhhh!! I thought you were asking about your own personal vehicle. Screw it. Put it in!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C_EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ohhhh!! I thought you were asking about your own personal vehicle. Screw it. Put it in! </TD></TR></TABLE>LOL, yea if something goes wrong, let it be in someone else's car. 94

 

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