How to use a remote engine starter switch Sealey VS205

How to use a remote engine starter, great for when cranking an engine from the engine bay. Lots of versions out there, this one is great for the new home mechanic or when working in the field on your own. Be careful when working with car electrics, research first, before undertaking.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes a must have tool for a diyer . Good stuff. Cheers

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS Thanks Steve, loving your Channel.

[@trevorgoldie1201]

Thanks for that.Nice one

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You’re welcome 👍

[@shakamuni01]

So do you attach it onto the nut where the fat wire is connected to the starter? I am trying to understand why the wire is so thin on that tool. Seems like the current will burn it out.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

We’ll it’s only a 12 volt current and it works very well. All it does is bypass starting from the positive battery post to the live post on the starter. The gauge of wire is sufficient for that. Haven’t had any issues with it.

[@domchessh4604]

would it still 'just' turn starter motor over ...whith ignition switched of? so could do ..compresion tests whithout injectors flooding the cylinders?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Pull the fuel pump relay or fuses. It will still crank though.

[@domchessh4604]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 ok,thanks. I just thought a circuit from battery to starter would be isolated to just starter,spinning fly wheel whithout troubling the rest of system..feel a bit stupid lol. Thanks again fella.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Not stupid mate, just understanding what controls what really. Hope you get sorted

[@domchessh4604]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 it's all good lol. Have a great weekend ok.

[@ooulalah4333]

Thanks. Bought one from Harbor Freight in Arizona about $11 but I needed info on how to connect it. Would using contacts from removed starter relay work as well? Thx

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Depends on what you are using it for, but you could.

[@chrisloveall2821]

How do you use it with a manual transmission since the clutch needs to be pushed

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Lots of pedal engaging tools out there if you need it or you could make one.

[@RCRWJR]

Get a buddy to press the clutch He can also press the button on this tool so you don't need to do anything

[@jazzswingdance]

If you use this to start the car, then can you take it off the starter and battery with the engine still running? Thanks

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Just take them off, never had an issue, don’t let the lead dangle and ground anything or get tangled up in any moving parts.

[@dopeynightlifetv6859]

Definitely gotta get one of these for when I get a project car

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

It’s a good bit of kit, when used properly.👍

[@jw228w]

can I use this to remote start my boat engine if key switch is not working?thanks John

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

As long as there no immobiliser, it should work or the immobiliser works, should be fine. Try it.

[@petersmith5219]

great .... which of the terminals on the solenoid?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Live👍

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Thankyou very much.👍👍

[@diyeric5072]

Would you need to have the clutch in if its a manual?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Just have it in neutral. You could have the clutch in, as another safety measure.👍

[@alohabychoicefa9968]

I would love to buy your Honda sir

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Thankyou, but unfortunately I sold it 4 years ago. I needed a bigger car. It was a great car though.

[@ultimatecouponlady]

So, how do I know which part of the solenoid is live?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Follow battery cable , to the live post terminal .

[@darkgreen9098]

Thank You

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You’re welcome🙏

[@johncollins8304]

Checking for spark with the spark plug removed on a riding mower, no need for someone to turn the key.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

👍 sounds good.

[@marcorubio3496]

It doesn't work to start the car on the newer cars with chip keys. The engine just rotates.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Marco Rubio I’ve only used it on older cars. That’s worth knowing. Will look into that. Thanks

[@ANCUTTER]

Marco Rubio Yeah I worked at a pick n pull in Oakland Ca. Many of the guys there were ex car thieves. Lots of times we were sold cars without keys. They would show me all the tricks. Like with newer cars, (at the time 2005- 2009) you could still bypass, but you had to also bypass a relay. The relay would shutdown the car and prevent it from use until the right chip key was input, and a series of resets was done. But at least at the time, there was always a way.

[@roadstar499]

so what year cars you mean? 2005 or older? or 2000 or older? thax

[@ANCUTTER]

roadstar499 it all depends, newer luxury cars had those security features. However i never learned which vehicles and years specifically.

[@steveo782812]

It’s still useful though because usually you are trying to crank the engine to check for other things like fuel injector pulse or spark. And you can’t be at the engine while also turning the key.

[@greglewis1146]

turn up volume!

[@velezdragon3574]

I’m trying to fix a classic car but it has no key , so yeah…

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Should work, as long as it doesn’t have immobiliser.

[@meTimetraveler]

IT'S A WICKED GOOGLY

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Cheers👍

[@dieseltechnician6227]

great quality

[@michaelfastoso]

Yah, not too helpful. The only thing I needed to know us where to connect the switch. Connect to the battery and then somewhere down in the engine bay on in the starter.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

The live post, that’s it. There’s live and ground, you’re just connecting two positives.👍

[@User135lb]

You connect to smaller signal wire to solenoid. The two large terminal are for high current to starter motor, could burn up your remote switch, dangerous.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

@Lb-100 I’ve used this a few times, been fine. Obviously homemade ones have to have the right set up.