autostart alarm on manual trans

choover567 · 02-24-2008, 05:47 AM

isnt really a 4runner specific question, however i am installing it on my 4runner

but is it a bad idea or even possible to install a remote start system on a manual tranny 4runner? had one on my 91 auto and loved it.

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**waskillywabbit** · 02-24-2008, 06:37 AM

Bad idea IMO.

stormin94 · 02-24-2008, 06:23 PM

It's possible. Most of them don't work if your car is in gear, or if the parking brake is not set.

shancerlelby · 02-24-2008, 08:00 PM

is your starter for a manual vehicle? if not your truck will jump the curb drive into a playground and kill small children. your not a wanna be child killer are you?

SteadFast · 02-25-2008, 08:48 PM

As a MECP certified installer, I will say this- DO NOT DO IT, it is illegal in almost every state, even though it is possible, and not difficult to do.

If you are set on doing it, make sure you have the proper equipment. Some higher end remote starts such as the Compustar P2W9000FM-AS, have Anti-Grind and other manual transmission based safety features to disable starting if the car is not in neutral. Many shops will not install them however, and I cannot recommend or provide a DIY for legal reasons.

WSUWESTON · 03-06-2008, 01:30 PM

Bad Idea, illegal, but they are soooo nice to have.

shancerlelby · 03-06-2008, 07:47 PM

if its for a manual vehicle then its not a problem , easy to do and dont right would never kill people. altho if you have one for a auto and put it in a manual vehicle you should be shot

give me your specifics and i'd help ya out putting it in anyway i can. i'm mecp certified too

deserttoy84 · 03-14-2008, 01:33 PM

get in the habit of not putting it in gear.

youpers · 11-23-2008, 11:14 AM

so did you figure it out yet?

andrix · 11-24-2008, 12:09 AM

just make sure that hook up a rs defeat that will not allow the started to turn over if the vehicle is in gear. i have installed these for customers and on my own vehicles and have never had a serious problem. the new dei rs and alarms all have options for manual transmission vehicles built in. you just just HAVE TO make sure and hook up the fail safe that will only allow your car to start when it is in neutral.

jbeach1216 · 01-07-2009, 10:37 PM

I disagree with the poster that said they are illegal. There are units made now that have every safety feature that will not allow them to start if the car is in gear. When parking the vehicle the night before just set the car up as per instructions and you will have NO problem.

toyota roy · 01-12-2009, 08:36 PM

I ALSO DISAGREE WITH THE POST THAT SAID IT IS UNSAFE, I HAVE BEEN A MECP certified installer FOR SOME ODD YEARS, I HAVE BEEN DOING MANUAL TRANS FOR EVER,I HAVE AUTOPAGE RS 655 ON MY TRUCK NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I HAVE A TIP...US MERCURY SWITCH ON E BREAK, SO IT ONLY WILL START WHEN PARKING BREAK IS ON, AND IF IT WERE TO START THE MERCURY SWITCH WILL MOVE AND KILL THE ENGINE,,,,PLAY IT SMART AND THINK SAFE YOU WONT HAVE PROBLEMS....

drpdmazda · 01-14-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by toyota roy

I ALSO DISAGREE WITH THE POST THAT SAID IT IS UNSAFE, I HAVE BEEN A MECP certified installer FOR SOME ODD YEARS, I HAVE BEEN DOING MANUAL TRANS FOR EVER,I HAVE AUTOPAGE RS 655 ON MY TRUCK NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I HAVE A TIP...US MERCURY SWITCH ON E BREAK, SO IT ONLY WILL START WHEN PARKING BREAK IS ON, AND IF IT WERE TO START THE MERCURY SWITCH WILL MOVE AND KILL THE ENGINE,,,,PLAY IT SMART AND THINK SAFE YOU WONT HAVE PROBLEMS....

x2

2 of my vehicles are 5 speed and both have remote starts. just dont leave it in gear and your good to go. if you do ever remote start it after leaving it in gear, trust me you will NEVER do it again lol

shancerlelby · 01-15-2009, 12:09 AM

i understand people wanting to get their post count up but really? can we not bring back super old threads that arent even good ones? bump the shat out of the gf thread if you need to post but this one is a waste of time.

02-24-2008, 06:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,544	Bad idea IMO. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

02-24-2008, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,520	It's possible. Most of them don't work if your car is in gear, or if the parking brake is not set. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 213,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

02-24-2008, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
shancerlelby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: quesnel b.c Canada Posts: 316	is your starter for a manual vehicle? if not your truck will jump the curb drive into a playground and kill small children. your not a wanna be child killer are you? __________________ 88 dodge lancer shelby, 2.2 intercooled turbo, alpine 5.1 setup, 8 k hids, suede headliner flat black paintjob. 94 toyota 4runner v6 33x12.5 bfg mt's, cruiser coils, bj spacers, 4.88's, aisin manual hubs, the usual. 65 fj45lv stock, rust. SOLD!!!!

02-25-2008, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteadFast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 44	As a MECP certified installer, I will say this- DO NOT DO IT, it is illegal in almost every state, even though it is possible, and not difficult to do. If you are set on doing it, make sure you have the proper equipment. Some higher end remote starts such as the Compustar P2W9000FM-AS, have Anti-Grind and other manual transmission based safety features to disable starting if the car is not in neutral. Many shops will not install them however, and I cannot recommend or provide a DIY for legal reasons. __________________ My 87 SR5- The Runner Marc <>< And so it begins, the epic battle of truck and wallet...

03-06-2008, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
WSUWESTON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 440	Bad Idea, illegal, but they are soooo nice to have. __________________ 82 Shortbed with 22r, weber 32/36, civic seats, bedlined interior, 31” LTB’s

03-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
shancerlelby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: quesnel b.c Canada Posts: 316	if its for a manual vehicle then its not a problem , easy to do and dont right would never kill people. altho if you have one for a auto and put it in a manual vehicle you should be shot give me your specifics and i'd help ya out putting it in anyway i can. i'm mecp certified too __________________ 88 dodge lancer shelby, 2.2 intercooled turbo, alpine 5.1 setup, 8 k hids, suede headliner flat black paintjob. 94 toyota 4runner v6 33x12.5 bfg mt's, cruiser coils, bj spacers, 4.88's, aisin manual hubs, the usual. 65 fj45lv stock, rust. SOLD!!!!

03-14-2008, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
deserttoy84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 862	get in the habit of not putting it in gear. __________________ 1984 toyota sr5 4x4 22r w/ weber 32/36 Pro comp 4" front springs & 3" rear downey spring Home made On-board air system V6 4.88 lock rites F & R Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks

11-23-2008, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
youpers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 3	so did you figure it out yet?

11-24-2008, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
andrix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Near Sacramento, Ca Posts: 47	just make sure that hook up a rs defeat that will not allow the started to turn over if the vehicle is in gear. i have installed these for customers and on my own vehicles and have never had a serious problem. the new dei rs and alarms all have options for manual transmission vehicles built in. you just just HAVE TO make sure and hook up the fail safe that will only allow your car to start when it is in neutral.

01-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
jbeach1216 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I disagree with the poster that said they are illegal. There are units made now that have every safety feature that will not allow them to start if the car is in gear. When parking the vehicle the night before just set the car up as per instructions and you will have NO problem.

01-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
toyota roy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wisconson Posts: 12	I ALSO DISAGREE WITH THE POST THAT SAID IT IS UNSAFE, I HAVE BEEN A MECP certified installer FOR SOME ODD YEARS, I HAVE BEEN DOING MANUAL TRANS FOR EVER,I HAVE AUTOPAGE RS 655 ON MY TRUCK NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I HAVE A TIP...US MERCURY SWITCH ON E BREAK, SO IT ONLY WILL START WHEN PARKING BREAK IS ON, AND IF IT WERE TO START THE MERCURY SWITCH WILL MOVE AND KILL THE ENGINE,,,,PLAY IT SMART AND THINK SAFE YOU WONT HAVE PROBLEMS.... Last edited by toyota roy; 01-12-2009 at 08:38 PM.

01-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
shancerlelby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: quesnel b.c Canada Posts: 316	i understand people wanting to get their post count up but really? can we not bring back super old threads that arent even good ones? bump the shat out of the gf thread if you need to post but this one is a waste of time. __________________ 88 dodge lancer shelby, 2.2 intercooled turbo, alpine 5.1 setup, 8 k hids, suede headliner flat black paintjob. 94 toyota 4runner v6 33x12.5 bfg mt's, cruiser coils, bj spacers, 4.88's, aisin manual hubs, the usual. 65 fj45lv stock, rust. SOLD!!!!

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