How to install Remote-Starter?

Hi, I have a '96 buick riv and it had two remotes, but not to start the engine. Is it difficult to install/ attach a remote car starter? I'd like to get it for my car, but would likely have to put it on myself. Thanks for any info,

Yvonne

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angelsbridge
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They come with a video tape and instructions. There could be some legal restrictions regarding unattended running vehicles.

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Hank

They are not too bad to install, I've done several. But be warned you do get what you pay for. The cheaper ones ( They come with a video tape and instructions. There could be some legal

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Kevin

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That vehicle has GM VATS security system and multiple igntions you may be best to let a pro install it for you. And yes you get what you pay for .

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w

A VERY strong ditto on "w"'s suggestion. Too easy to select a wrong wire--esp. if it is a universal kit. If it's made for your particular application, then that's a different story. HTH & good luck, sdlomi

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sdlomi

My wife has a '93 Camry, low miles, great condition, no alarm etc., that I would like to fit/have fitted with a remote starter. It really ices over in the winter and can be a bear to get open. Any units you might recommend either to do myself or have done professionally?

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D F Bonnett

How would you define difficult? If you can install a car alarm, you can install the car starter.

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Alex Rodriguez

Installation is easy as heck! Just be sure you can get under your steering wheel to access all those wires. Also, some cars need a security bypass module (such as passlock and transponder systems). If your car shows a light on the instrument panel that says "anti theft" while you start your car, you will most likely need one of these modules. Finally, when in doubt, LOOK FOR A WARNING LABEL! If you probe the wrong wire, like an airbag wire, well, bad things will happen, lol. Newer vehciles have a warning tag on the airbag wiring, and these wires are usually encased in a yellow sleeve so you don't accidently probe them.

Bulldog Security makes some great install-it-yourself kits that work very nicely, even on stubborn engines that require the tach wire (optional). Try getting a kit from them.

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Sean Carson

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Richardsons

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