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105 · 09-06-2011, 11:20 AM

Are there any DIY's write-ups for a corolla remote start or is it pretty straight forward? Any brands you all recommend? I don't have or need an alarm or keyless entry.

1.8litrebeater · 09-06-2011, 05:17 PM

What remote starter are you getting?
A good place to put the brain is behind the gauge cluseter, ground it to metal back there.
Youll need these wires from the ignition harness:

parking lights

door trigger

and the tach signal yellow/green or red/blue at the ignition coil

105 · 09-07-2011, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the info!

I was looking at the basic kit from bulldog securities. $70
http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/Produ...rter-only.aspx

105 · 09-07-2011, 01:56 PM

I did some more research and it seems the Crimestoppers Cool Start RS1 is a better option for $75. It has a tach, tachless, or preset crank time for starting. I don't want to grind the starter.

http://www.slickcar.com/details/3810...e-starters.asp

kylehondarider · 09-13-2011, 10:54 PM

I would definitely not suggest Bulldog Security. It was installed on my old car by the previous owner, and my keyfob would work for any other vehicle with a bulldog security system. I just don't think that their system is very secure. Also, the range on the Bulldog system was only about 15 feet. I have had good luck with my security system from Commando. Their alarms and remote starts are pretty cheap and work well. The range is about 30 yards.