When I asked around about remote starters I was told to make damn sure you
find a good installer. Also, ask if their installation, works in
conjunction with, or bypasses, the alarm and immobilizer systems. Since the
immobilizer system prevents the engine from starting without the chip in the
key, many installers will use a bypass to allow the engine to start. This
effectively disables your immobilizer system. The same thing for the
factory alarm. Most people don't care about that since it doesn't directly
affect them but it does make a difference for your insurance.

Many insurance companies offer a discount because the car is equipped with
an immobilizer and an alarm. If the car is ever stolen, and they find out
those systems were disabled by the remote starter installation, they could
refuse coverage. Just something to think about.

Sean

<jeremyeastburn@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I spoke to a Honda Dealer who said I shouldn't have a remote starter
> installed at all due to frequencies in the security system that are
> sensitive and change daily that would cause problems with a remote
> starter. But I also spoke with a very reputable custom car shop and
> they said they COULD install the remote start and they use a system
> where they use the valet key and the security card that came with my
> Accord to install the remote starter kit. They said it is very safe
> and also professional (not a cheap system). They said it would run me
> $550 when all is said and done.
>
> First question: SHOULD I get a remote starter kit? I don't want to
> wreck my Accord.
> Second: Is $550 too much? I can't find pricse anywhere else.
>
> Thanks.
>