installing a remote start

[mfdfirefighter46]

im getting ready to install a remote start in my 1997 honda civic and the remote start i got had an option to go tach or tachless i was just wondering what your thoughts are, should i hook this wire up to my tach wire or go tachless?

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[EricTheCarGuy]

I’m with Jacob, I would go for the RPM version. That said I’ve seen TONS of problems caused by remote starts and aftermarket security systems on Hondas, make sure it’s wired up correctly or it may come back to bite you.

[mfdfirefighter46]

hey eric what kinda problems have you seen? anything i should be aware of im going to to do it myself so im not to worried about the wiring i went to school and became mecp certified just curious what you have seen?

[hondaslave1342]

i guess its all about what your appetite is right…its like woman asking top or topless=go topless…T)

[Topher]

With it being a remote start I see no reason to connect to the tach. Just the things that would keep it from driving off when cranked like clutch pedal, e-brake, etc

[jacobnbr1]

The remote start module has a set of permissive parameters and that feature is one of them. Allowing that module to detect engine rpm will do a couple things and prevent a couple things. One feature off the top of my thoughts would be allowing an attempt to start the vehicle when the vehicle is already running which could save a few hundred bucks should there be damage to the starter or flywheel.

[jacobnbr1]

In particular the integrated immobilizer units suck and can cause voltage drops, failed fuel pump circuits, and miscommunications.

In more common issues is the factory immobilizer or anti theft system problems.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I’ve seen lots of no starts and other strange electrical problems caused by those units. To be fair the majority were caused by the installation and not the parts themselves.

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