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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 02:08 AM
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Anyone plan to install a starter button. I saw one at autozone, it looked pretty neat, but I don't know if it'll work. enlighten me.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 03:31 AM
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I dunno about how it will work the the Scion tC, but what I do know is that if you are going for a starter, do not get some cheap set.

matter of fact, its not worth gettin the cheap parts for a car, cause in the end, its causes more problems
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 03:53 AM
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Oy.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 04:01 AM
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Don't jesus. If you really love your car you won't.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 04:04 AM
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You'd still have to turn your keys to the on position no?
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I have no idea, like I said, I just saw the starter button and it looked neat. But I guess thas a big no for the tC.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 05:26 AM
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If you do install a ignition button...either buy a Pivot, Ignited, or Honda (Gasp!) branded ignition button. Don't bother with the cheap brands you can find at an auto part store...
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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yes, youd still have to turn your key to the on position and then press the ignition start button
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Why not get those alarms that come with auto start included.. they do have those right??? like the viper alarm?
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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Yeah i have a Valet automate alarm and auto start. Its awesome, look into it. i payed like 400 installed. It comes with the little transmitter that looks like a tiny cell phone. It sure is good for the cold months.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Yeah i have a Valet automate alarm and auto start. Its awesome, look into it. i payed like 400 installed. It comes with the little transmitter that looks like a tiny cell phone. It sure is good for the cold months.
Where did you buy this alarm?!
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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a remote start system.....



always wanted one.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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I got it from the dealer but it was after market and i knew the guys at the dealer. So i bought it and they installed it. Its really neat.
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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how did they disaable it so the car can start with the cluth not being depress???
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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they bypassed the clutch..
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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AUTOMATIC TRANS!
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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lol... me too. automatic transmission, but my auto start is from automate. it was an option at the dealer.
Old Dec 3, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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Compustar is better than viper. Pricey 600-800 installed...but you can get it on ebay cheap. I got it for 239 and going to a friend wo will install it for 150. It has both an alarm and remotr start....plus MANY other features.
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yeah imma get on of those alarms...it will also kinda lower my insurance, i think?
Old Dec 3, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Supposedly will lower insurance, but hardly... oh, and about the engine start button, you still need the key because of the rolling code, then turn it to position II, then push start til the motor fires.
About the alarms with auto start, I heard its really hard getting them into cars with rolling codes, like the tC, maybe a program in the high end alarms?



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