| henry_atwork |
Is it possible to add a remote starter to the MDX without replacing the factory alarm system?
I got a quote from a local stereo shop but they said they would need to install a after market alarm system (Clifford RSX 3.5) in order for the remote start to work.
I would really like to keep the memory seat feature because my wife and I share the car.
If that is the case, can someone review the Clifford RSX 3.5 if they have one installed? Thanks.
BTW, is a remote started/alarm system a DIY project? |
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| 04mdx4sq |
| I believe you can add a remote start with keyless entry and it should assume control of the factory alarm if installed properly. There are advantages to going to an aftemarket alarm in that you can set it up with different sensors to protect your vehicle. For example, if you like to leave your windows down, you can add a proximity sensor which would trigger the alarm if someone were to reach into the vehicle. This feature can even be tied into window modules that would allow you to remotely open and close the windows as well as a tie in with the alarm that in the event someone were to set off the alarm, it will roll up the windows. Another great innovation with aftermarket alarms is the two-way system that alerts you if your vehicle alarm has been set off, so if you are inside a building you would be alerted that your vehicle's alarm is going off. It will also tell you if your remote start functioned properly and the vehicle is running. As far as remote starters as a d.i.y. project, I would not recommend it on the MDX as it is a more complex install due to the fact that the vehicle is equipped with a factory immobilizer, which requires additional parts which house a vehicle ignition key to operate. |
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| Sly_ |
I have the CompuStar 2WFM and it works wonders. It still works with the factory alarm and I also have remote start and the memory seats still work with the original acura remotes.
http://www.compustar.org/products/2WFM.html
Its not cheap (similar to the clifford model) but is right up there with the best of the best. And no, its not a DYI project. It takes a couple of hours to install by trained technicians. |
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