Question about car "immobilizers" disengaged by keys w/ chips & getting a remote start?

Question

Hi, I have a question about cars that have an "immobilizer" that is disengaged by keys embedded with a certain microchip, & getting a remote start (i.e., Viper 5900).

Specifically, I have a 2001 Volvo, and my keys are embedded with this chip that will disengage the immobilizer. Without this chip, you can't start the car - so it prevents hotwiring.

I recently started looking into getting a remote start, and was told that one key (I assume the chip from the key) will be placed under the dashboard, since that would be the only way the remote start would work; the car would think the key with chip was present, hence allowing the car to start.

My worry is: doesn't that seriously increase the chances of somene hotwiring my car, since the chip is always there - creating permanent immobilizer disengagement? And so doesn't that seriously increase the risk associated with getting a remote start?

Thanks very much!!

Answer 1

I have a F150 with an alarm and the remote start. I also have the pass key factory system. I had it installed when I bought the Truck new. There is no problem, since the alarm will go off before they could get inside the truck anyway. My alarm system will beep my key Fob and show me what type of alarm went off. I'm very happy with the system.