Remote Start Safety

I am going to be installing a remote start/alarm on my vehicle this weekend, and was wondering if there might be a danger. For example, if we turn the key to start and stay in that position for too long we could burn out the car's starter. What if the "remote starter" module does not stop "running" the DC motor that starts the car, how can we prevent that from happening? Does the tach signal tell the remote-starter's brain to stop cranking when the engine starts running on its own? Other fear is I read somewhere about rev-protection. This is where a car revs up dangerously after a remote start. How can one be safe so that this won't happen, or are all new remote-start modules having this safety feature built in? Any ideas,advice and installation safety tips would be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mark

All newer remote starter's have tach signal monitoring that will look at the RPM's of the engine and will protect if from potential over revving. The starter output on most systems can be programmed for a .7 sec or longer duration so that you will not have it drag the starter. If the starter stays engaged that means that the tach wire was programmed when the vehicle was at it's LOWEST RPM.Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Do newer remote start modules have to be programmed for a certain RPM? If yes, then how do I go about programming for a certain RPM or range. I do not have (or received) my owner's manual along with the remote-start unit yet so I have these concerns. If these are answered in the manuals, I will read then when I get them but am anxious to know. Thanks, Mark

no you dont have to program it at a certain rpm. it will if its done right see the current rpm if you get drag that means one you have the wrong tach signal. or two you did not program it right first try to reprogram it test second if that does not work email me and tell me year, make model car and i will tell you tach and location to help you also what type of remote start are you using.Jon

Installer/Help Technician

---coral springs florida---

mecp certification is not always needed. I have it and it has not helped me out at all. my experience out shines it.

Vehicle: Highlander Year:03 Remote-Start/Alarm:Omega Max(with Echo Max) I don't have the remote yet so I don;t have the maual or instructions etc.    Even though I've been writing software/programs at my job since over 15 years, I don't know how to program this thing. Shame on me.

programming is done with the valet switch and counting the flashes on the LED.  usually to learn the rpms you start the car and hold the valet until the LED lights up.  thats about it.  sometimes you have to program specific features for specific cars, like double pulse door locks, 2nd accy/ign, ect.   a lot of people change the parking light flash to constant and bump the run time up from 12 to 24 min max.

Thanks a lot sroth140. That was very useful information for me.