Remote starter for 03 Civic EX Manual Transmission

Discussion in 'Civic' started by ismlv, Nov 8, 2003.

  1. ismlv

    ismlv Guest

    Looking to get a remote started installed on an 03 Civic EX with a
    manual transmission. Do they make those? I know you have to have the
    clutch in to start so not sure how that would work. Also - how will it
    work with existing security system and computer chips in the keys.

    Can anyone recommend something?

    Thanks!
     
    ismlv, Nov 8, 2003
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  2. ismlv

    Randolph Guest

    The clutch interlock is not a problem at all, it is simply bypassed.
    Many (if not most) systems will work with factory alarms as well. Your
    biggest problem is going to be finding one that works with a manual
    transmission. They do exist. I read about one (I believe Canadian made)
    that comes with a set of 4 IR LEDs and 4 IR receivers for the shift
    lever to sense that the transmission is in neutral.

    Check DEI (http://www.directed.com/), prestige, audiovox etc. On-line
    retailers that carry that sort of things include http://partsexpress.com
    and http://jcwhitney.com. One model that is advertised as working with
    manuals is Dirctstart CS423.

    Make sure whoever installs this gets the neutral detection switch done
    right!
     
    Randolph, Nov 9, 2003
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  3. ismlv

    Seth Guest

    That would be the AstroStart. I actually installed the first one of those
    units "legally" in the U.S. Up to that point they are "smuggled" accross.
     
    Seth, Nov 9, 2003
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  4. ismlv

    z Guest

    You'll have to do some 'custom engineering'. Dealers don't like to
    install them on manuals, because they're afraid that at some point
    you'll forget to leave the car in neutral and hit the startup button
    the next morning and then sue them.
     
    z, Nov 17, 2003
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