Autostart

[FuntimePhil]

is there such a thing where i can unlock the car and start the engine without getting in, by remote?

[LexusIS200Sam]

i know clifford offer a auto-start option on their alarms, ive got it on my lexus as it was on there when i brought it. never use it tbh lol.

[aaronabbott]

yeah you can get various aftermarket alarms that have it or as add ons but im sure geoffers or sparkystav would be able to find a way of doing it on the existing alarm system

[sparkystav]

Maybe they're already looking into it

But the easiest way is to get an after market alarm with it on.

Why would you want to unlock and start it though? unless your james bond running from some badguy?

I'm looking into starting the car without unlocking it, i.e. for cold winter mornings to thaw the car out and heat it up before i leave the house

Stav

[aaronabbott]

Maybe they're already looking into it

But the easiest way is to get an after market alarm with it on.

Why would you want to unlock and start it though? unless your james bond running from some badguy?

I'm looking into starting the car without unlocking it, i.e. for cold winter mornings to thaw the car out and heat it up before i leave the house

Stav

haha :D

[FuntimePhil]

Maybe they're already looking into it

But the easiest way is to get an after market alarm with it on.

Why would you want to unlock and start it though? unless your james bond running from some badguy?

I'm looking into starting the car without unlocking it, i.e. for cold winter mornings to thaw the car out and heat it up before i leave the house

Stav

Sorry thats what i mean, just want to start it, for that exact reason, hate cold mornings.

dont think i'd want it unlocked thinking about it, anyone walkin past could rob my car ha ha

do think this is a possibility then?

[sparkystav]

It is possible - I think still looking into it.

Got a couple of other little projects i'm also working on so will let you knwo what i find out.

Stav

[FuntimePhil]

what you reckon to this? sounds good for the money

http://turborevs.org.uk/vmchk/car-alarm/gs...auto-start.html

[Noel]

Mine came in from Japan with remote start installed and Toyota branded too...

great for the cold mornings can have the car nice and toasty while your having breakfast

but as soon as you open a door it shuts of so you'll then have to start it like normal,

remote started it once while sitting in the car .... weird feeling , just to see could it be put in gear, no is the answer as it stops straight away so no fear of anyone robbing it when auto started ...

[Kazi]

Had it on my BMW. Was great in the cold morning....left it running for a couple of minutes to heat the seats up! Provided some good entertainment value to!

[LexusIS200Sam]

Had it on my BMW. Was great in the cold morning....left it running for a couple of minutes to heat the seats up! Provided some good entertainment value to!

lol know exactly what you mean :P, ive spooked people big time when they walk pass and see it start and the headlights turn on haha. Knight rider styleeeee.

[FuntimePhil]

what i like is the voice interface, you can hear/talk inside the car! so leave your friends in the car then dial in from the shop n listen to what they say ha ha

[Parthiban]

Mine came in from Japan with remote start installed and Toyota branded too...

great for the cold mornings can have the car nice and toasty while your having breakfast

but as soon as you open a door it shuts of so you'll then have to start it like normal,

remote started it once while sitting in the car .... weird feeling , just to see could it be put in gear, no is the answer as it stops straight away so no fear of anyone robbing it when auto started ...

So there was an actual Toyota remote start for the Altezza/IS? Hmmm, would be interested if anyone knows the part number for that..........how is it controlled? Off the main key or a separate remote? Got any pics if separate?

[Noel]

Mine came in from Japan with remote start installed and Toyota branded too...

great for the cold mornings can have the car nice and toasty while your having breakfast

but as soon as you open a door it shuts of so you'll then have to start it like normal,

remote started it once while sitting in the car .... weird feeling , just to see could it be put in gear, no is the answer as it stops straight away so no fear of anyone robbing it when auto started ...

So there was an actual Toyota remote start for the Altezza/IS? Hmmm, would be interested if anyone knows the part number for that..........how is it controlled? Off the main key or a separate remote? Got any pics if separate?

Came with a basic fob .... 3 buttons , press red and then press and hold start and it'll flash the indicators and start the engine..

has a long range too ... tested it at over 300 yards on open ground ... remote has a telescopic aerial and theres a front and rear antenna mounted inside the car ...

Found a little black box under the carpet trim on the passenger side of the central console...

heres the fob, also locks/unlocks the doors and pops the boot :)

[Parthiban]

Damn, that's awesome! Don't bother if it's a lot of hassle but does the little black box have a part number or anything anywhere on it? Do you know if it's been wired in, or is it a plug and play type device?

[Noel]

Damn, that's awesome! Don't bother if it's a lot of hassle but does the little black box have a part number or anything anywhere on it? Do you know if it's been wired in, or is it a plug and play type device?

I'll have a look tomorrow... :)