1998 Honda Prelude w/ remote start
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=25962
Printed Date: July 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Topic: 1998 Honda Prelude w/ remote start
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Subject: 1998 Honda Prelude w/ remote start
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 5:43 PM
I recently installed an alarm with remote start in a 1998 prelude. got everything working except the remote start because his car came with the passkey lock. So if you dont have the key in it wont let you start the car. Does anyone know how to bypass this so the car can be remote started? Any help would be greatly apreciated. thanks.
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Posted By: Craig3708
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 7:32 PM
Posted By: kwalton
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 7:48 PM
you need to get a dei 555u and install it to get the remote start to work
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 8:04 PM
Craig3708 your link doesnt work. I know i could use the DEI 555u but i would rather just bypass the thing. anyone got any ideas or know how? thanks.
Posted By: Craig3708
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 8:32 PM
Try designtech-intl.com/. When you get to this site go to document # 144. It has a bypass diagram for your car... Craig...
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 9:06 PM
ok thanks. sounds to be kinda hit and miss but i guess i can give it a shot.
Posted By: jgold47
Date Posted: February 08, 2004 at 9:43 PM
just buy the friggin 555h its like 30 on ebay....that way you dont have something ghetto rigged, making your car easier to steal.... plus with that method (which is basically a home made 555u) you have to give up a 20+ dollar key.... dont be cheap....
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 08, 2004 at 11:17 PM
i was just looking into how and if it worked for a "temporary" solution until i get the dei module.
Posted By: jgold47
Date Posted: February 09, 2004 at 6:38 AM
to that I simply say....werd :)
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 10, 2004 at 11:04 PM
ok i got the DEI 555U and attempted to install but the immobilizer system would not recognize the key. I am not sure but i prob did one of the steps wrong. Could anyone who has installed one before please give me the basic to-do list for the install?
Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 1:18 AM
the 555u is the most simplest bypass, ya need to reread the instruction again. its straight forward install
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Posted By: jgold47
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 6:32 AM
actually...you could use a 555d....that way you use no key...it was speciifcally desinged for the prelude?...take back your 555u and track down a 555d
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 9:26 AM
i read the instructions several times and installed it the standard way and then the optional way using the factory antenna loop. neither way would work. The immobilizer would not recognize the keys signal. If anyone has installed one on a prelude with the immobilizer key please give me a short description of how you did it. thanks..
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 2:28 PM
The position of the key inside the module is crucial for the Immobilizer system to be able to read the code on the key. What you might have to do is move the key around in different spots on the module before it will work in the sweet spot.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: eclipse1stgen
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 2:41 PM
ok is there anything special i need to do with the antenna loop? like any prime place to mount it? or is it better to use the stock one? thanks for the info...
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 2:59 PM
Just make sure that the antenna loop is wrapped around the cylinder about 3-4 times and TIGHT too. The looser the wraps, the more chances of a poor signal transfer from the module to the Immobilizer ring.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
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