Hi,

I just bought my 85 Iroc-Z few days ago...it has remote starter... I've heard it wears your electrical systems....i really dont have a use for it... I thought id get a few more opinions b4 i rip it out

-Drunk

 

Welcome to the boards!

I dont see how it would be hard on the electrical system at all. I mean unless it has a hard time starting and sits there and cranks until its started, wearing down the battery or something....
Other than that I dont see how it could be...

 

actually it does just crank untill it starts the engine ...thats no good....cuz Ive heard a few reports on it wearing out ur alternator...power windows....etc... Im probably gona rip it out when i get my alarm system installed

thanks

 

Some of the older remote start units would crank the starter continuosly until they recieved a tach signal that the engine was running. But the modern ones crank the starter for a second or two and if the car has not started, shut off the ignition for a few seconds and then try to restart the car a couple more times.

Remote start is a convienence during both the summer & winter. During the winter, it helps melt stubborn ice & snow. During the summer you can run the air conditioner for a few minutes to cool the car off before you get inside.

If you store your car at night in a garage attached to your home, remote start can be a dangerous though as you may inadvertently fill your house with exhaust fumes.

 

Yep, if you want to add an alarm, your best solution would be to yank the old remote start unit and install a combo alarm & remote starter unit.

 

Thanks for advice

I cant really drive my camaro in the winter :P we put WAY to much salt on the roads...it would be a rust bucket in a year if i did

But yeah...I just wont use it for now untill i get my alarm installed

 

DUDE, 2vmodular, you rock, I have been looking for a place to retrofit the power stuff! THanks!