Remote start bypass for manual trans

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Topic: Remote start bypass for manual trans

Posted By: jtf78
Subject: Remote start bypass for manual trans
Date Posted: May 05, 2002 at 5:28 PM

Current I am installing a DEI 550 remote start sytem on a 2000 Civic 5 speed. I have it all installed and working but I wanted to put a safety on it so that if the owner tries to start the car in gear it would fail. I have heard of using pin switches on the gear shifter to do this but wanted to know if there is a better way.

Thanks,

Jerry

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Jerry

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Posted By: haffer95
Date Posted: May 09, 2002 at 3:49 PM

compustar makes an add on that will work with dei products that is able to tell if the clutch is in gear or not

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: May 09, 2002 at 4:03 PM

Hi Jerry, use the neutral safety wire. Look for either a BLACK/ Blue or Light Green wire at or near the fuse panel. To verify you have the correct lead, measure resistance to ground while in gear and in neutral.

the12volt

Posted By: audio Xclusive
Date Posted: May 13, 2002 at 12:41 AM

is their a similar product that will work with crime stopper alarms

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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: May 13, 2002 at 12:10 PM

Hey Jerry,

There is always risk involved when installing a remote starter made for automatics on a manual. Serious injuries and/or death. Accidents do happen so I hope you have deeep pockets if you get sued. Myself I recommend you have the customer shell out a few bucks and buy a combo made for manuals, in such cases I'd prefer to give him one at cost price if need be. You'll sleep better! posted_image

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Posted By: jmyinc
Date Posted: May 18, 2002 at 1:11 PM

I used a small magnetic sensor from radio shack nd used some good epoxy and zipties to attach the magnet to my shifter cable and i just screwed the other to the car right under the magnet while in neutral. Works great. If you barely move the shifter the car also dies.

Morgan

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-Morgan