several manuf. make systems that can use the OEM remote. The question is why would you want to? As Derf said, you're limited to the short range the OEM remote gives you, which IMHO, makes having the convenience of the remote start pointless. Why not just install a remote start that can also lock/unlock doors and pop the hatch? Here's one on eBay for under $40 shipped. Avital is made by DEI, which is one of the most trusted names in vehicle security and convenience, and the only brand I ever install.cthomasparr wrote:anyone install an auto start that can use the factory keyless entry fob? I hate to carry around a second fob just for the occasional remote start.
You would need extra modules. A 529T will roll 1pr of windows up. As far as the moonroof, I'm not really sure. You'd need an additional module, but not sure how that would work, as the moonroof stops 1/2 way when closing and requires you to press the close button again.cthomasparr wrote:SlammedNiss,
Appreciate the offer for guidance and positing the link to the install manual. Hopefully this thread won't get too long!
I think I can probably manage the basics, but would be great to customize slightly.
One thing that I would like to have is a way for the sunroof and maybe windows to be closed when the doors are locked. Have you ever seen this done on a corolla/vibe and is there lots of additional components required?
The window modules that I have used basically monitor the voltage of the motor. It knows when the window is closed by the voltage draw.cthomasparr wrote:I saw a writeup on how to override the vibe moonroof controls and make it so it works with a single continuous press, like the power windows. Does this extra module just apply power for a set amount of time to the motor even if the window closes before that time or is already closed? I know I can press the close direction on the moonroof and I can hear the motor working to close the roof even though it is closed. I would be worried about burning out the motor.
Have you used the refurb units with good results?
yes, both red 12v need to be connected. If you have to, piggyback one off the other.cthomasparr wrote:Thanks for looking that over.
Do you know if the second red 12v needs t be connected? Should they be twisted together and attached to a constant 12v source?
I am also not real clear on the jumper settings.
I always hard ground the neutral safety with the unit ground.cthomasparr wrote:I think I am clear on the jumper and the wires. I appreciate all of your help.
I found a good place for the unit right above the OBDII jack. I also installed the hood pin between the grills in front of the radiator where there was a plastic fastener.
I still need to attach the wires.
For the neutral safety switch do I just ground that white/black wire and put the toggle switch in that line?
I did see somewhere that the defogger is activated by a negative so I think that wire in the unit will work great like you suggested.
Thanks
Ive never really learned how to test a tach wire. Try one, and if it isn't the right one, it simply won't pick up the signal so try the other one. I've never incurred any damage before from tapping the wrong tach wire.cthomasparr wrote:Looks like two black wires on the far right plug of the ecu. Not sure which of those is the tach wire. What kind of behavior should it have? Can I test wih multimeter or test light. Thanks
Just personal preference. I have an OEM key fob, and every once in a while I hit the panic accidentally. Just did it yesterday in fact. If you want it for your daughter's piece of mind, don't let me opinion change yours.cthomasparr wrote:Found online it is pin 5. Assume that will be either on the top or bottom row of the plug.
Curious why you suggested not to hookup the horn. Remote start is for my daughter and I want to enable the honk for the panic feature unless there is a reason to avoid it.
Thanks for all the help.
I use these. Yellow ones for the larger gauge ignition wires, and blue or red for the smaller wires.cthomasparr wrote:Wondering what kind of splices you use to connect these cars. I used a process that bulldog suggested. remove wire casing and twist new wire into old. Never cutting the existing wiring. I also soldered some of the connections. Tape and small wire tie on the unsoldered ones. I have heard bad things about vampire taps and I wonder if industry uses something else.
Two other notes:
I couldn't find a green wire in the kick panel for the parking lights. I went to the column and connected to the (-) wire, I think it was green/black or green/white.
Also I did not connect the yellow wire and I wonder if it is needed. I think it said ignition input. Same as pink wire. I don't think any other wires in that harness are connected except for maybe the parking lights.
Thanks,
I know its lil off subject but i need help with my 03 vibe, i just installed a security/remote start system in my vibe everything seems to be working fine but prob im having is when i remote start car it starts then runs few seconds then shuts off, anybody have any ideas that could help?SlammedNiss wrote:I use these. Yellow ones for the larger gauge ignition wires, and blue or red for the smaller wires.cthomasparr wrote:Wondering what kind of splices you use to connect these cars. I used a process that bulldog suggested. remove wire casing and twist new wire into old. Never cutting the existing wiring. I also soldered some of the connections. Tape and small wire tie on the unsoldered ones. I have heard bad things about vampire taps and I wonder if industry uses something else.
Two other notes:
I couldn't find a green wire in the kick panel for the parking lights. I went to the column and connected to the (-) wire, I think it was green/black or green/white.
Also I did not connect the yellow wire and I wonder if it is needed. I think it said ignition input. Same as pink wire. I don't think any other wires in that harness are connected except for maybe the parking lights.
Thanks,
If you're talking about the small yellow ignition wire, no you don't need to hook that up. Pink wire? I'd have to look at the install manual to see which one you're referring to.
yes it keeps doing the restart sequence, i had tach wire to 1 wire off my coil pack, cause tracking down tach wire behind glove box is endless it says plug to right black wire, well, which black wire? lolcthomasparr wrote:After it shuts off does it attempt a restart. If so it may not sense the car is running. The unit I installed looks for small changes that would indicate a spinning alternator...or you could hookup a tach wire that feeds the tachometer. If you did the latter and you have a wire that is not sending the correct signal that might be an issue.