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Old 07-03-2008   #1
 
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Unhappy Remote engine start

I've had a really awsome alarm that locks the doors and starts the engine off a watch for about 4 years now, i've installed it, well, sort of, to my last 2 cars and thought i'd have a go at fitting it into my sei sporting. 4 months later and it was just about working, the it did the lockng, kept the engine running and tried to start it. so while i was tidying the wires up, there was a puff of blue smoke, and now my central lock won't unlock.

anyway, i've ripped the annoying thing back out and havent bothered with it till now.

I'm moving house and would really like to get it installed before i move.

i've been quoted £200 to £250 for fitting it, the other places i've tried won't fit something they've not sold.

does any one know soneone in the barnsley/rotherham/wakefield/dewsbury area whos a little more reasonable, or needs their van signwriting, graphics for their car etc..

applogies for the essay by the way.
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what alarm is it ?
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what alarm is it ?

i've just had to hunt down the box,its a watchcon s-1000
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Re: Remote engine start

daft i know but have you cheaked the fuse for the central locking?

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Is remote starting legal in the UK if its not parked on private land?!?
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daft i know but have you cheaked the fuse for the central locking?

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I've changed it just to be safe but it was alright.

i think i'm just going to put my after market kit on, 2 wires, nice and straight forward.
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Is remote starting legal in the UK if its not parked on private land?!?
erm..... you've got me as to why it wouldn't be? noone can drive off with the car as the alarm sounds and the engine dies if the doors are opened.
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erm..... you've got me as to why it wouldn't be? noone can drive off with the car as the alarm sounds and the engine dies if the doors are opened.
I was told its against the law to leave your car if the engine is running?!?, and about the risk of leaving the car in gear. I agree with you and see no problem, but its just what I've heard.
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I think there is a sensor that you must fit that disables the remote start if it is left in gear, eliminating the danger of starting it in gear and it driving off on you.

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For the alarms that I sell I recommend that my customers use

http://www.in-car-installs.co.uk/index.php

They have fitted over 100 alarms for me in the past year and my customers have had no issues at all with their quality of service and after service care.

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For the alarms that I sell I recommend that my customers use

http://www.in-car-installs.co.uk/index.php

They have fitted over 100 alarms for me in the past year and my customers have had no issues at all with their quality of service and after service care.
OMG, I find fitting alarms and remote central locking a doddle. I could make a bomb charging half the price they charge for their services. lol.
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Re: Remote engine start

You can fit me an alarm then panda? Im only down the road as u know. and i tihnk i saw your white one ? ! lol
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Re: Remote engine start

did you get it sorted matey?

im in leicester but i can install remote start alarms and other car electrics at resonable prices

ill charge you £50 to fit it would only take about 3 hours to do
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You can fit me an alarm then panda? Im only down the road as u know. and i tihnk i saw your white one ? ! lol
O, where, when did you see me? lol.
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