97 Prelude remote start

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Topic: 97 Prelude remote start

Posted By: legenux
Subject: 97 Prelude remote start
Date Posted: September 23, 2005 at 10:25 PM

Hey all,

I was wondering if you guys can give me some insights on wether to buy the 555u or 555d for the remote start. I only 1 key, and don't want to waste money duplicating more keys just for the 555u. Is the 555D complicated to hook up and does it work at all with the prelude? I plan to be using the DEI unit with the Audiovox remote start alarm.

Thanks

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Posted By: genehewett
Date Posted: September 23, 2005 at 11:59 PM

The 555d learns your key R-code so you wont need another key. The 555u requires leaving a spare key inside it for as long as the system is on the vehicle. Booth are easy to install and can be made to work with almost any remote-start sytem. The 555d will work in most prelude however I cant say for sure if it will work with yours because you didnt state the year.

Posted By: legenux
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 12:32 AM

Thanks for the reply. Year is 97. I was told the 555d is very complicated to install, since I am no expert but have done 1 or 2 alarm installations in the past. Also, I was told 555d doesnt work, so that's why I'm confused if I should ge it. I'd definitely like to go without having to buy another key.

Posted By: legenux
Date Posted: September 25, 2005 at 4:03 PM

ttt just bumping this up, sorry if its not allow. Can anyone confirm if 555d works with the prelude?

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 25, 2005 at 4:20 PM

The 555D is specifically desinged to bypass the 97-02 Prelude vehicles.

https://www.directechs.com/guides/manuals/ig/accessories/N555D_10-03.pdf

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: legenux
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 10:36 PM

Thanks Jeff . Diagram very helpful. posted_image

Posted By: legenux
Date Posted: September 27, 2005 at 12:14 PM

Hey all. I was told to buy the 555D for the Prelude 97 to bypass the alarm. I am installing it right now but sort of confused. I installed exactly like the 555D diagram says to do ( cut the ignition, data (PIX) ). So now, I have the Audiovox 785 alarm w/ remote start to install next. Everything is all set except the remote start wire components from the alarm, such as ignition 1 , starter, AC etc. The alarm unit asks to cut the starter, ignition wires in half and connect it with the alarm's wires. So that's where I'm stuck. The 555D already cut these wires and stuff, so how should I tap the wires from audiovox alarm into these wires? I'm ok with installing alarms, but never done one with immobilizer. Help this novice plssss. posted_image

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Posted By: legenux
Date Posted: October 01, 2005 at 8:51 PM

ttt...Any1....help plz. Jeff said the ignition starter wires that the 555D cut off is the same as the ignition wires from the alarm unit....???? Confused lol I think they would the same ? Help plz. posted_image

Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 01, 2005 at 9:10 PM

U need to INSTALL Remote Start 1st........as the 555D Manual reads.
The wires you are to hook the 555D are at the Ignition Switch / Immobileizer Unit

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MO

Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 02, 2005 at 10:31 AM

legenux wrote:

ttt...Any1....help plz. Jeff said the ignition starter wires that the 555D cut off is the same as the ignition wires from the alarm unit....???? Confused lol I think they would the same ? Help plz.

Hey legenux, this is what I said in my last reponse to you ( I think you misunderstood my PM ):

The ignition & starter wire that the Audiovox system asks you to cut is not the same wires as the Immobilizer. You have to cut the ignition harness wires for the Auiovox system

So what you have to do is wire in the Immobilizer system first and then take the main ignition wires off the Audiovox system and find the proper wires at the ignition switch. The only wires you should have in common with the 555D and the Audiovox unit is the ground, 12 volt power & the starter wire. The wires that you have to cut for the ignition are in a BLACK loom running under the steering column and into the driver's side dash.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA