Remote Engine Starters-How They Work

One of the most ingenious technical inventions for extremely hot or cold climates is the remote starter which is  becoming a very popular aftermarket customization product, particularly in areas of the country where extreme high or low temperatures exist.

If you are not familiar with this technology, the remote starter allows you to start your car from inside a remote location to cool it off, or warm it up, before you get in to drive, providing the comfort of instant climate control in your vehicle.

There is a button located on a keyless remote control that sends a signal to the module located within the car which turns on the ignition.  This is a straight forward process in a car with an automatic transmission, but what about a vehicle that has a manual stick shift?  The keyless remote system can override the clutch protection in the car and allow the automobile to start without the clutch being pushed in.

Some of the more  advanced versions have timers that can be set in order to automatically start the car at a certain time during a twenty four hour time period allowing your car could be warmed up and ready to drive every morning just in time for you to leave for work.   Timers are hooked into the module and can be set to go off at any interval you choose.  This optional feature has another very functional use, it can be set to start the car (and turn it off) in order to run it at regular intervals throughout the night in order to prevent seizing of the engine due to extremely low temperatures.

If you are looking for a used or pre-owned vehicle to customize with a remote starter, visit your local St. Louis used car dealers, GMT auto sales and drive off in your new vehicle today.