Remote car starters?

Question

I was told that remote car starters damage your car, is this true, if so how?

Answer 1

what a remote start does is trick the theft deterrent system that all new cars have. If it is not done right, it can cause nightmares in electrical problems. If you are going to have one installed, make sure it is by someone who knows what they are doing

Answer 2

Some shops still sell and install these unreliable products to increase their profits... at your expense. And the problem is: you probably won't even know about it, at least not right away. It's not uncommon for these remote starters of questionable quality to begin operating erratically just weeks after installation. Most come with a very short term warranty, if any warranty at all — meaning you'll get stuck paying for the necessary repairs

Answer 3

I have had a remote starter in my car and my truck for six years now and have had no trouble at all. The only thing is have someone who knows what they are doing install it.

Answer 4

If it is installed correctly it won't hurt your car. I have installed thousands of them. They make special starters for manual transmission vehicles. I have 2004 Accord 6speed and I put one in it. It works Flawlessly. I see you have Acuras so you would want to put a quality starter in it not the cheapest one out there. They can't void your warranty dealers wont warranty damage caused by the starter thats all. If you lived near Pittsburgh i would gladly install them for you.

Answer 5

I HAD A REMOTE STARTER PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED IN MY 97 BLAZER, LOVED IT AT FIRST....THEN IT STARTED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANNY, ETC... AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE MY IGNITION SWITCH 3 TIMES IN A YEAR, I FINALLY HAD THE REMOTE STARTER COMPLETELY TAKEN OUT....NO PROBLEMS SINCE

Answer 6

It might effect the fuel pump.