REMOTE START

[Tikolx333]

Ok so I did a search but didn't come up with much so lets make this the remote start thread. Post any information that you might have on this subject and any pics that you might have. Also links to DIY.

I really want to do the remote start so my AC can get going before I get to my car. Nice thing to have living in Miami. I want to do this with the least amount of money involved and keeping my original alarm.

Is this possible? Anyone done it, on my last car, I couldnt get the remote start without spending atleast $400. I would love to spend less then $100.

Anyways any help would be great, let me know if anyone has done this and how much it cost.

[Rev 2 8K]

Here is the wiring information provided by DEI. Don't forget the transponder-based immobilzer bypass module with whichever remote starter you decide on, otherwise it will not work. This Sunday I will be installing an Audiovox Prestige APS-686t on Blu By U's car. I've installed hundreds and hundreds of remote starters, and in terms of price/quality/reliability/features, I highly recommend this model as well as the entire Prestige line (in case you want one with an alarm, 2-way remote, or other upgraded features).

If you cannot make heads or tails of this information, you probably shouldn't be installing a remote starter by yourself. Especially on a brand new civic, it is imperative that you have a thorough knowledge of how to test for wiring with a DMM (digital multimeter). This wiring information should ALWAYS be double-checked with a meter. I cannot stress this enough. If you connect a 12V or a ground output to the wrong wire, you could potentially damage the computers in the car. Remember that quite often, there are several wires in the same location that are the same color that do very different things.

All that being said, here is the info. I've eliminated a lot of the extraneous information.



DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - HONDA / CIVIC / 2006 / Remote Start

12volts white (50A) (+) ignition harness
Starter yellow (+) ignition harness
Ignition blue (+) ignition harness
Accessory orange (+) ignition harness
Second Accessory red (+) ignition harness (not necessary for rem. start)
Keysense pink (-) ignition harness
Power Lock green (-) dr kick or MICU, 34 pin plug, pin 28
Notes: The MICU (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit) is part of the fuse/relay box under the driver side dash. It has two plugs on the back of the fuse/relay box.
On the 4 door models, this wires changes from blue to green.
Power Unlock gray (-) dr kick or MICU, 34 pin plug, pin 27
Notes: The MICU (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit) is part of the fuse/relay box under the driver side dash. It has two plugs on the back of the fuse/relay box.
Parking Lights+ red (+) dr kick or fuse box, top 42 pin plug
Parking Lights- gray or red (-) switch or MICU, 20 pin plug, pin 13
Notes: The MICU (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit) is part of the fuse/relay box under the driver side dash. It has two plugs on the back of the fuse/relay box.
Door Trigger see notes (-) ea kick or fuse box, top 42 pin plug
Notes: The LF door is green in pin 37. The RF door is lt. green in pin 3. The LR door is brown in pin 17. The RR door is gray in pin 2. Use all four wires and diode isolate each.
Dome Supervision pink (-) fuse box, rear 8 pin plug
Notes: Also found in a plug attached to the bottom of the fuse box.
Trunk/Hatch Pin blue (-) dr kick or fuse box, top 42 pin plug
Hood Pin lt. blue (-) pin sw or fuse box, mid 21 pin plug
Trunk/Hatch Release green (+) dr kick or fuse box, top 42 pin plug
Factory Alarm Arm orange (-) dr kick or MICU, 34 pin plug, pin 32
Notes: Meter this wire while turning the key in the driver door key cylinder.
The MICU (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit) is part of the fuse/relay box under the driver side dash. It has two plugs on the back of the fuse/relay box.
On the 4 door models, this wire changes from pink to orange.
Factory Alarm Disarm brown (-) dr kick or MICU, 34 pin plug, pin 31
Notes: Meter this wire while turning the key in the driver door key cylinder.
The MICU (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit) is part of the fuse/relay box under the driver side dash. It has two plugs on the back of the fuse/relay box.
Disarm No Unlock see factory alarm disarm
Tachometer NOT blk/wht, black or yel/blk (ac) any ignition coil or fuel injector
Brake Wire lt. green (+) switch or fuse box, top 42 pin plug
Parking Brake orange (4dr) or lt. blue (2dr) (-) parking brake switch
Horn Trigger orange (-) switch or fuse box, rear 16 pin plug

Interface Module:
Category: Immobilizer Bypass
Required:Yes
Type:Transponder
Part #: 556UW (requires the use of a spare key) [I used the valet key that came with my car and ground down the teeth]

Notes: Standard on all models.

This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter.
Directed Electronics assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information.


Good Luck

[negativezeroz]

DEI FTW. I <3 my 3.5RSX (didnt use remote start for obvious reasons..:cough: si :cough: ) I just need the 508D and 507T

[Rev 2 8K]

Originally Posted by negativezeroz

DEI FTW. I <3 my 3.5RSX (didnt use remote start for obvious reasons..:cough: si :cough: ) I just need the 508D and 507T

DEI is awesome too, I must say. I've personally always used their systems. I also had the 3.5RSX on my last car, and I have an Avital 4400 2-way alarm/remote starter on my Si. I live in Ohio, so I did install both of those WITH the remote starter (for obvious reasons)

507t (tilt sensor)- cool i guess... but by the time someone is tilting your car enough to tow it or jack it up to put it on blocks, your shock sensor should have triggered the alarm.
508d (microwave proximity sensor)- can't stand them. Usually I only put those on wranglers and convertibles because they really don't have a choice. The problem with prox sensors is that the two radar zones (inner and outer) are affected by many factors, such as surrounding mass (whether or not other cars are parked within a few feet, parking in a garage, etc), weather variables, etc etc etc... So what happens is that if the zones are set inside my install bay but the car is usually parked outside, the zones could easily be off by a few feet. Not good.

Personally, adding tons of sensors only increases false alarms. And yes, I've installed them all, and I do know how to properly set them. I like my alarm to be fairly simple: hood pin and trunk pin (tapping into factory pins preferably), door pins, shock sensor, starter kill, ignition trigger. I also enjoy a good window automation (530t) now and then.

Just some food for thought...

[Toxis]

Had remote start on my manual integra... and will have it on my SI soon. Get an alarm for it and you're fine. Then again, it's more than $100. More like $750 installed. Clifford AvantGuard 5 FTW! I'll probably upgrade to the 5.5 when it ships soon.

[Tikolx333]

Do what am I looking at for around $100 just for parts and maybe Ill have my local shop install it after I get it off ebay.

[Tikolx333]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDIO...QQcmdZViewItem

How is this, there are alot more some much cheaper some alot more. I just need the remote start that will work from far far away. So I can for example press it when I am facing the parking lot, press the button, have my car start, then when I find it I unlock it get in and drive.

What do you guys think of that AUDIOVOX there are some other ones.

[Tikolx333]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/bulld...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Viper...QQcmdZViewItem

[sonitex]

I had the Astro Start 2106 xr installed on my previous 06 Si. The problem was that to set it for remote start, I had to crank up on the E brake twice until the map light came on. Now once set, the key can be removed, open the car door and when you close the door, the engine is killed and it automatically locks your car. However, if you have to unlock your door to retrieve something you forget, the remote start is disabled, unless you restart the car, reset the e brake etc. Plus, I killed my battery three times, because I left the headlights on unintentionally. With that remote start, it disables the warning chime that you left your lights on!!! I went back the shop who sells these, and asked if there were any other remote start out there for a 06 Si (MT) that will operate normally, and he said no. We had the same remote start installed on my wife's 06 EX Coupe and does not have any problems. Last week, I traded that ASM Si w/out NAV for a Haby with NAV. No more remote starters for me on this baby. That system installed BTW was 350.00

[Cybergypsy]

Had remote on my XA..it ca cause problems...

[Toxis]

Clifford is the only TRUE sticksafe remote starter.

[Tikolx333]

I have an AT

[Mobieus]

There's always the factory Honda Remote start option but the downside is it costs a small fortune. The model with the built in security system is $830 Cdn. $730 without security.

It is a two way remote system though.

I've got one on my Civic.

[Rev 2 8K]

Originally Posted by Tikolx333

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDIO...QQcmdZViewItem

How is this, there are alot more some much cheaper some alot more. I just need the remote start that will work from far far away. So I can for example press it when I am facing the parking lot, press the button, have my car start, then when I find it I unlock it get in and drive.

What do you guys think of that AUDIOVOX there are some other ones.

That's an excellent unit. That's the same as the one I'm putting on Walter's car, only it has the alarm also. The bulldogs, while they are in fact garbage, usually work ok. It's all about the installation. And I'll always stand behind Viper (or anything DEI).

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

Had remote on my XA..it ca cause problems...

I've done plenty of those, never had any kind of problem. That car is actually very straightforward. No tricky door locks, no immobilizer, etc.. Like I said, it's all about the installation.

[TommyD]

Originally Posted by Toxis

Clifford is the only TRUE sticksafe remote starter.

Sorry but this is incorrect. Look up Compustar Their max. range is also much better than any DEI products.

[Civic_DC2]

Anyone know of a DIY to install remote start with the factory alarm???

[cappykd]

Are any of the remote start systems capable of working with the factory key? I have a dealer installed alarm in my SI that works off of the factory transmitter.

[baz938]

is it possible to put a remote start on a manual?

[sonitex]

Originally Posted by baz938

is it possible to put a remote start on a manual?

I am interested in a simple remote start for my Si. My only purpose, is in the winter, to start the car to warm up, and in the summer to start with AC on. I don't want the Honda security system disturbed, or any of the warning beeps (headlites on, key in ignition etc). Please, any recommendations? Will have it installed professionally.

[gus738]

Originally Posted by TommyD

Sorry but this is incorrect. Look up Compustar Their max. range is also much better than any DEI products.

they may have max distince which can be also a bad thing(think turning on your car w/out knowing or baby or kids or w/e press a button?)

and also how many customers have bought any compustar??? i didnt even knew about it a few weeks ago...

Rev 2 8K correct me if im wrong but if we have 2 set of keys we dont require the bypass for the imobolizer because since these keys are used to turn on the car (chipped inside) once can be kept on the remote start and the other one you get to keep it . i mean thats my ideal if you have 2 keys that turn on the car you can use one cant you?