rookie remote starter on 2005 civic

Hi everyone,

I bought my girlfriend a remote starter for Christmas and decided I would attempt the install myself. I'm generally pretty good with electronics and wiring and didn't see much of a challenge. I found a wiring diagram on here and went to work. Everything went very smoothly. The remote starter works likes a charm except for one issue.

The remote starter will engage the starter but the car will not start...UNLESS there is a key in the ignition. The key doesn't have to be turned to on or anything, it just has to be in there. After doing hours and hours of research I found some information about transponders and bypass modules and stuff like that. I mostly understand what's going on and why but I have a few questions if there are any experts out there willing to help.

First, does a 2005 Honda Civic need one of these modules? As far as my research has taken me, the answer looks like a yes.

Second, I read somewhere that I would have to put a spare key in the bypass module so it could fake the signal. Is that true? That sounds a bit ridiculous.

Third, how difficult is it to install one of these bypass modules? As far as encrypted keys and modules and data buses and car computers go, I don't want to permanantly disable the car.

And last, what's a good price for one of these modules? I called a local store and they quoted me at about $50 for the module.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you can include details that would be most excellent. Thanks in advance for your help!

everyone has a preferance when it comes to bypass modules. I like ot use Fortin pieces. The HONDA-SL3 is 30bucks canadian, so 25 or so usd

ahah howie, are we both that bad? lol

well to the OP, the bypass connections vary from manufactures. The Fortin will require 6 wire connections (ignition, security led, power, ground, ground when running, data)

The 556u will definitly be the easiest (3 wire hookup) buy you have to sacrifice a key. For the price differance which is minimal, stick to a data type bypass. I found it to be better than key in box during colder temps.

i have a feeling we are dealing with an auto. as far as FAD, lets hope it was run, since on this gen civic, the door lock and disarm/arm wires are convienantly located next to each other @ the micu.