Honda Remote Starter

[airedale1005]

I just bought a 2008 CR-V and had them install the remote starter accessory (made by Honda). When I use the remote starter, I cannot unlock the doors using my keyless entry key-remote/fob.

I think this is by design because it makes you shut off the remote starter before officially starting the engine. But the manual does not say this. Does anyone know? It's a real pain if it is the way it's supposed to work.

[Will 14]

Airedale1005,

Yes this is by design for security and safety reasons set forth by Honda.


http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/8thgenaccsedan/remotestartfaq.pdf

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[NSI31]

well....

I WAS wanting this option added this summer...but the "safety" concept makes no sense...I just traded my '06 HHR w/remote start...worked like you'd expect...

Anyone know if the aftermarket ones do the same?

[candygram4mongo]

Five seconds after the car starts,
click the auto starter button one more time.

The doors should unlock.

If you have any trouble understanding anything about the system, stop in at a place that installs the things. They will tell you everything you need to know in less than 2 minutes.

Worked for me.

[NSI31]

Five seconds after the car starts,
click the auto starter button one more time.

The doors should unlock.

If you have any trouble understanding anything about the system, stop in at a place that installs the things. They will tell you everything you need to know in less than 2 minutes.

Worked for me. From College Hills Honda FAQ:

Q: Does the Honda Remote Starter System function differently than aftermarket versions?
A: Yes, the system functions differently in the following ways:
• Unlike aftermarket versions, the Honda system shuts the engine off when you unlock
the vehicle. You must restart the vehicle, which provides additional security and safety.

[MartyD50]

I just picked up my new 2008 Green Tea with chrome side steps about 3hrs ago.....WOW!! I'm in love!

But same problem, salesman and I were trying to figure out the auto start with the same problem...couldn't unlock the car with remote keyless and had to use actual key....we both shook are heads at each other and said WHAT!!!!??? Have to restart car?? So I quess that's the case....I will try candygrams suggestion and see if I can get it to work for me....I'll let ya know....LOL

So excited:D ....I'm going to have a hard time falling asleep tonight....first time I've ever wanted to go to work this bad.....LOLOL:p

[Cravenfan]

We just got our CRV on Monday...I started it tonight...a couple things:

1) The lights don't turn on. That's ok, except at night, in a dark parking lot, when you are looking for some security of having your lights on.

2) I could not use my key to unlock the car...I hit it five times standing at the back, trying to lift the rear door up...to no avail.

3) You have to stop the starter on the starter fob (which weighs as much as a small brick), then hit the unlock button on the key. This is just stupid. When snow flys, in my Acadia, I have one key fob for everything, I hit "lock" then "start", the lights come on...I walk about in five minutes, hit "unlock" on my key fob, grab my snow brush and begin to knock the snow off...as the Acadia still defrosts the windows, mirrors and turns my heated seats on.

Now, I'm still very, very happy with our purchase, as this is my wife's car, she'll have to deal with this, but I think this is a PITA.

Start the car (the starter fob is "cool"), stop the car, unlock the car, get the snowbrush, lock the car, restart the car, scrape the widows, stop the car, unlock the car, put brush back, sit down, restart car. WTF? :mad:

[GoGreen]

Hello!

I am new to the forum! :)
I am awaiting delivery on my new 2008 CR-V EX-L 4wd with Nav in Green Tea Metallic with Ivory leather interior.
I probably won't see it until end of May (I was told it is going into production in Japan April 13)

I purchased WeatherTech Floor Liners for front, back and cargo areas, as well as front mudguards, all of which I will install myself.

I would like to add a remote engine starter, but when I called two dealers in my area, they both told me that they don't install them - they recommend an aftermarket Viper and a third party installer.

Is this a good idea?
Does it affect the warranty?
Is there any advantage to going this route, or am I better off going with certified Honda accessories and a certified dealer for install?

This is an expensive add-on, and I want to have it doen right.

Many thanks in advance for the help and wisdom of this great forum! :)

[06whtcrv]

Hello!

I am new to the forum! :)
I am awaiting delivery on my new 2008 CR-V EX-L 4wd with Nav in Green Tea Metallic with Ivory leather interior.
I probably won't see it until end of May (I was told it is going into production in Japan April 13)

I purchased WeatherTech Floor Liners for front, back and cargo areas, as well as front mudguards, all of which I will install myself.

I would like to add a remote engine starter, but when I called two dealers in my area, they both told me that they don't install them - they recommend an aftermarket Viper and a third party installer.

Is this a good idea?
Does it affect the warranty?
Is there any advantage to going this route, or am I better off going with certified Honda accessories and a certified dealer for install?

This is an expensive add-on, and I want to have it doen right.

Many thanks in advance for the help and wisdom of this great forum! :)
If you have a dealer install the aftermarket starter it will be covered under warranty and will not be held against you if something fails and it is linked bak to the add-on. If you have it installed by 3rd party, you may have issues with the warranty later on. Our G3 remote starter was installed by the dealer. The aftermarket remote fob will open the locks while the car is running and also turn on the lights vs the honda remote which according to other posts will not do either. Note- the Honda fob will not open the doors when the engine is running, even with the remote start.

[GoGreen]

I guess I am OK with an aftermarket starter, as long as I don't jeopardize the original Honda warranty.

I have done previous searches on this forum regarding aftermarket remote engine starters, but wondered if I could get a few more opinions on some name brand starters that I could look into.

Viper was suggested by the dealer, as well as the installer, but there are so many versions and options, that some specific suggestions would be most welcome!

Features I would like:
Start the car (200ft)
Start the defrosters (windshield and rear window)
Start the side mirror heaters?
Ability to unlock the car while it is running

What can I expect to pay for a starter like this?
Who offers them with these features?

Again, thanks in advance for your patience with this newbie :D

[2RedV's]

Remember that Honda (the dealer) cannot void your warranty because you install any after-market parts. They can only void warranty claims on a part that fails if the failure is specifically related to the after-market part you installed.
They can't void an engine warranty because you install an after-market radio, for example, unless the radio install can be proved to have caused the engine failure.

[JSMexUsa]

I guess I am OK with an aftermarket starter, as long as I don't jeopardize the original Honda warranty.

I have done previous searches on this forum regarding aftermarket remote engine starters, but wondered if I could get a few more opinions on some name brand starters that I could look into.

Viper was suggested by the dealer, as well as the installer, but there are so many versions and options, that some specific suggestions would be most welcome!

Features I would like:
Start the car (200ft)
Start the defrosters (windshield and rear window)
Start the side mirror heaters?
Ability to unlock the car while it is running

What can I expect to pay for a starter like this?
Who offers them with these features?

Again, thanks in advance for your patience with this newbie :D

I have a remote starter alarm in my 2 cars; Audiobox Prestige 997A I paid $120 at this store in Chinatown, they cost $120-$150 then paid this alarm shop guy $100 to installed it, but that was cheap because he works in my 2 cars; you can expect to pay $100-200 for the installation.
The alarms comes with 2 keychains/transmiters, one regular and one 2 way (sends signals/sounds back) with a little window/car.
You can: start car from distance, program the alarm to start the car any time you want, it can shut down engine after 5, 10, 15 minutes of running in case you forget, it unlocks doors while engine running, you have to put key and turn ignition and depressed brake at the same time to be able to move car, turns parking lights in front and rear when use it and also beeps, if someone hits car alarm will make 3 shirps and hit again will go off and if you are close to car your 2 way transmiter will alert you by beeping; if someone open doors, trunk or hood will sound too, etc...Very complete for the price.
I may put the same when get my new car, very happy with them and are not crazy expensive like others.
Clifford is the best and most expensive and only comes with one transmiter, so if it brakes a new one is over $100 and same goes for Viper.

I will investigate a little more if ok to install that alarm with no issues with the original lock/unlock security that I think comes with the car.