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I bought a viper 4105v remote start unit as well as a (pre-programmed) Flashlogic FLCAN module for the 2008 Odyssey.
I’ve done countless audio installs, including custom installs, but never a remote start.
Has anyone done one of these, or more specifically, on an ’05-’10(?) Odyssey?
Is it difficult? About how much time should I budget, start to finish?Thanks!
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Remote starts are not the easiest thing to install, all the work is up under the dash. You have to tap into the CAN-BUS (or whatever the proprietary name) which quite literally has a majority of the vehicles inter module communications going through it. I don’t usually suggest people not attempt something here, but this is one of the exceptions. There’s a reason why there are still transmission shops and places that do alarms/remote starters.
Thanks for the input and I appreciate your opinion. You’re spot-on when you say this is probably one of the few jobs that should be left to a professional. After doing more research, it’s beginning to appear that way.
I was hoping for a generic step-by-step (obviously it can’t be vehicle-specific, since their are nuances between vehicles), but a basic process of which I could peruse and determine for myself if it’s something I want to attempt.
I consider myself above novice, above intermediate, but not quite expert. I know my way around a multimeter, and can solder halfway decently. I know the principles of electricity – both DC & AC, and feel confident I could install it professionally, with heat-shrink tubing and all that jazz.
My only reservation is the time and effort component. If the price to install is worth it to avoid the trouble, I might just pay someone to do it for me. But I always like to at least try to see if I’ve got it in me. 🙂
In a similar fashion, I successfully changed the timing belt on my 1993 accord because Eric so graciously put out that video on that very job. Before attempting that, I feared that job would be too much for me to handle – but nope – I surprised myself. 🙂
Sorry to run on & on like this – do you know of any resources out there that would give a generic step-by-step on the remote start install?
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