This Device Just Killed Someone (Don't Install on Your Car)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@SW-Video]

Why was the thermal camera video taken down?

[@bretsonenstein]

I guess the car was in gear when he used that remote starter.

[@gttmone]

Hey, you said that an aftermarket wireless starter killed smd. See this: an automatic wireless start system, build from the factory almost killed a whole family: They had a honda blue drive (i think so) and their neighbors had that too. One day the neighbors started their car with and app and it also startes the honda. Tha car was in a garage and it filled with carbon dioxide and trought the vent it almost killled the family. You can see the video from "What's Inside" channel

[@godofdestructiondiecast6756]

Andy moral of the story if it's not broke don't fix it leave it alone

[@ferytonee1804]

Scotty Kilmer Scooty I need help.. My dodge Stealth 1991 automatic transmission. When I switching gear from park to reverse It jerks really hard.. but it runs fine and not hesetating.. the only problem is when switching gear it jerking hard.. but There is no check engine lights on.. what will be the problem hope i can get some answer. thank you Ferry from san diego california.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Just need to bring your vehicle to an experienced MECP certified installer. I install hundreds of these a year and provide warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. My truck has had a remote start/ security system in it for over 10 years. Scotty knows a lot of stuff, but when it comes to electrical workmanship and creativity for wiring I will gladly challenge this video on all the topics mentioned.

[@scottveilleux3629]

Agreed. I've installed thousands of them, without a problem.

[@gmctech]

EXACTLY!!!! I'm a factory trained Red Seal, Gold Grand Master Award Winning, GM Technician with Specialized Electrical Training and i had my good friend with a stereo shop install mine. He's installed thousand of them and I've had many installed by him without any issues. He does exemplary work and ALL his wiring is most definitely up to my standards. A quality remote starter installed by an experienced reputable shop, then i highly recommend people get a remote starter!

[@jigsawgaming4386]

Dang I need to go to you guys

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jigsawgaming4386 Any experienced reputable installer can help you out.

[@JoeHarveye]

Honestly him saying not to makes me want it done because it seems like he just spews stuff off without knowing what hes even talking about

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

It's only a matter of time until Scotty tells us that having the car seat too far back can kill us

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache I mean if your not sitting properly you can get injured in a accident , idk bout death tho*

[@Mattkm89]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache 😂😂😂😂

[@mael-strom9707]

Accidents in seats cause people, it's only a matter of time.😅😂🤣😆

[@jogmas12]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache listen to Scotty on this one please

[@bernlin2000]

"Ahhhhh" (cue eagle) 🤣

[@blokroknbeats]

Just because you cant figure them out does not mean they are bad. People who specialize in adding aftermarket electronics do not have issues maintaining functionality and reliability.

[@itizme8072]

I can only imagine what it’s like being this guy’s neighbor. Then every couple of days watching and listening to him making KZbin videos. Banging and grinding, all day, then as you’re just putting your head down to peace and quiet, all of a sudden , REV UP YOUR ENGINE Time to edit yesterday’s video.

[@mrhyde7019]

🤣

[@jamesmedlar8760]

Now that’s hilarious….lol😂

[@randyboldin831]

In the movies they still pull down a pile of wires from under the dash and connect 2 to hotwire a car.

[@GeoHov]

Can’t believe this tv trope is still around. Like if you chop someone in the back of the head they will be knocked out.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I chuckle every time I see that in a movie. Decades of it.

[@willisix2554]

In cars from the 60s that could be done, after that nope

[@GeoHov]

Oh, and they never have a wire cutter, yet the wires are always cut and stripped. They must have been labeled under the dash "Connect here".

[@mianrowan]

Also the key on top of the sun visor still see that in many shows too lol

[@salty5706]

Im so glad my truck came with remote starter. In the summer it cools it off before i get in. It gets to 120 degrees here so it's worth it's weight in gold.

[@holychitlingravy]

Those people who put overly bright lights in their cars are probably killing more people. May make it impossible for the drivers on the other side of the road to see anything including pedestrians Etc

[@Rossm812]

Only if you don't know how to drive at night.

[@keithbubb730]

Just look at the white line to the right of the road

[@johnnyhotrod2608]

I always drive into the bright light!

[@collector42019]

i have HID bulbs. they came stock with my model of car. blame Chrysler or suck it up lol

[@yeetyboi8192]

Johny Hackz you have a Chrysler, the only one doing any sucking is you, lol

[@av8tor261]

They work fine and are safe if professionally installed.

[@troy3456789]

if all he observes is a few that have trouble, then he misses all the ones that have no trouble. The two places I've paid to install them give a lifetime warranty on them; and they've been great so far.

[@LoggyWD]

@@troy3456789 lifetime warranty is voided if you are dead.

[@anthonymorales6383]

@@LoggyWD so how would I die

[@davidgomez5116]

Said the shop owner lol

[@troy3456789]

@@LoggyWD I've not had a problem in 5 cars I've had them installed in

[@fum00A]

I had the dealer install a remote starter in my car a few years ago - so far no problem

[@JeffCD77]

When a remote start is installed by a highly trained and certified electronics professional who knows what they are doing and uses a quality system, they work perfectly. Both of our newer cars have had them installed and they have worked flawlessly for years.

[@JeffCD77]

tlessmo : Of course we don't NEED it, but we could say that about 99% of the stuff we have in this world. Do we really NEED toilet paper? No, but it's certainly nice to have.

[@tazzthedoodle7861]

@tlessmo dude when you live up north you need to warm up a car and you can't leave it running with keys in or itll be stolen.....you ya knucklehead a command start is a must

[@josephskorich7029]

Not true u got lucky

[@EricSwanson1]

Very true.

[@bogartin4561ify]

@@josephskorich7029 never seen problems with them even since they started out never seen peoples cars mess up ijs

[@rapple11248]

I keep everything stock on my 07 Civic Si. It avoids so many problems.

[@Barely2JZ]

Used to have one of those. Ran solid for 220,000 miles (dad was previous owner, I took over at 170ish. Drove it for years. Got in a wreck, passed it down to my brother. And he kept driving it and eventually sold it for 4K. Keep it nice!! Make it last!!

[@applepoop10]

Trade in your Si for a Type R, trust me you won't regret it.

[@3dwin135]

Ian Above you wanna pay for it?

[@unfairfight3625]

On my 09 corolla,,,i upgrade worn out parts with racing parts ,,it just means heavy duty,, and is half the cost on eBay,,,ex, high quality tig welded headers are 120$,,,100$ gets you two front drilled, slotted racing rotors with high quality pads,,,,stock oem replacement rotors are 200$,,,my corolla is extremely solid, every weak part is gone,,,rides like a dream,,brakes are incredible, it makes you feel safer ,,accelerates hard and easier on gas,,

[@applepoop10]

@@3dwin135 I'll pay for it, if you are going to pay me back

[@gmctech]

Again Scotty wins the "so much fail" award.. 3 decades as a Red Seal GM Gold Grandmaster Technician, Cadillac, Hummer and Corvette Certified with Specialized Electrical Training (SET) and maybe twice did i experience a remote starter system adversely affecting a vehicle and I'd bet 50 to 55 percent of all the cars the GM dealer I saw were equipped with aftermarket remote starters. I have a high quality system on my push buton start VW that my buddy with a stereo shop installed for me and it's perfect AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING A REMOTE SARTER! Get a high quality system, have it installed at a reputable shop and everything this guy just screamed about is totally negated.

[@dannydoughboy120]

I shall never start my car again! Thank you Scotty

[@chrissnow185]

I had my 2013 CRV installed with compustar remote start 2 years ago at BB. It still doing fine.

[@Volusiaev]

I put one in myself on my Camry 15 years ago. Still works perfect. It DID take me 6 hours to install.

[@ronnie3044]

This. I wont lie and say its easy but ive done it 3 times now. Never had issues with the kits themselves. Only issue i ever had was when i had one in a 92 prelude that was a 5 speed. My wife left it in gear and when i went to start it, it ran right into the porch lol

[@dha12oks]

@@ronnie3044 Stupid question, isn't the handbrake supposed to be on to stop things like that from happening? XD

[@ronnie3044]

@@dha12oks Yeah. Ebrake was on. But no standard ebrake ive ever seen is stronger enough to stop a car engine lol

[@dha12oks]

@@ronnie3044 xD I wouldn't know as I haven't tried moving off with the handbrake on, at least not with too much engine power xD Edit: Because I have a manual, and if I try to start the car whilst it's in gear then it would of course push forward but won't start, unless of course if I had the clutch now.

[@ronnie3044]

@@dha12oks mine was a manual. When you do a remote start on a manual you have to bypass it to where it starts without the clutch being pressed. If you do a remote start on a manual you have to really pay attention. Which i did. Had it for years with no issues. My wife on the other hand.....was not paying close attention since only once in a blue moon did she use the car lol

[@Hyperfiuze]

1:06 when i drop the 10mm in the engine bay

[@Keirnoth]

lmao

[@Brandon7520X]

Always the 10mm😂

[@MakePeopleMadForFun]

Facts

[@djentyman4002]

And doesn’t hit the ground

[@HAL-dm1eh]

@@djentyman4002 That's one of those "oh sh*t" moments!

[@Alex_Mitchell]

I live in Ottawa, (2nd coldest national capital in the world). We have plenty of competent, experienced installers here. Both our cars have them. One installed after market and the other installed at the dealership before delivery. In recent decades I've had several cars with remote starters installed. Every one has worked flawlessly.

[@Black-Dranzer]

Hey Alex, fellow Ottawa resident here,can you provide me the contact for aftermarket guy, I want to install it for my bmw.

[@Alex_Mitchell]

@@Black-Dranzer Hi, currently our one car with an aftermarket starter had it installed before I bought the car, (used). It's been a decade since I had one installed on a vehicle I own. The place that did the work has closed. The one place I currently know that does this kind of work is Derand.

[@Black-Dranzer]

@@Alex_Mitchell thanks for the info

[@DeltaEcho303]

I've had the same after-market remote starter for 15 years with no problems. The key is to get a remote starter & alarm system in one, have it professionally installed (not your buddy who fixes anything for $50), and like all things, don't go cheap!

[@usmc4301]

Todd Gordon I agree. I feel like Scotty thinks every after market remote start is going to blow up you’re car. I think what he is relating to is on rare occurrences when you have it installed by your “buddy”. I have had Zero problems with mine.

[@Blue-moon12]

Exactly. I don't agree with Scotty on this. Buy a reputable brand and have it installed professionally

[@TheShootersBay]

I'm with you I been running viper full security with remote start for years no problems whatsoever!!

[@americanbadass88]

Right now i have a Compustar alarm/remote starter and its a very nice system but expensive but was professionally installed the owner of the shop even told me not to do the starter kill because he gets em in there all the time once they fail. ive ran viper systems in the past didnt have major issues with it either. but both were done by the same shop. ive noticed the after market alarms that have issues are those 29.99 ebay specials from China installed by their buddy for a case of beer.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I agree, have a pro do this one. Not a DIY product.

[@jrmcferren]

Good advice about hardwiring to the battery. If you run the negative direct to the battery as well, fuse it too, that way if something grounds through your aftermarket stuff and overloads the ground wire, the fuse will blow cutting the path.

[@nwj2468]

I’ve installed two of them already, both Compustar remote start kits and it went very well both times. The Camry was easy, there was no alarm system. In the Chevy Blazer, I had to wire in a bypass module but that was pretty easy too. It took a few hours because it’s a lot of steps and I don’t recommend it with anyone that’s not familiar with vehicle wiring but it’s not nearly as bad as Scotty makes it sound.

[@christos881]

I’ve had multiple remote starts installed in my cars over the past 10-15 years never had any issues with any of them.

[@TurboHawkV6]

Exactly, if the technician knows what they are doing, and takes pride in his work making proper and solid connections then there will be no issues.

[@couchsurfer2856]

What company would you suggest for a 1984 dodge van

[@thekentuckyhillbillyengine8434]

@@couchsurfer2856 compustar or viper anything in those lines that's the only dealers near me.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

Almost every video Scotty makes convinces me to just keep driving my simple to work on 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I'm perfectly happy not having all the high tech gadgets that complicate newer cars.

[@tylerallen3876]

Dont get scotty going on those Chrysler products😂🤣

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

@@tylerallen3876 Scotty confuses the Grand Cherokee, which has problems, with the regular Cherokee Sport that is reliable and much sought after.

[@ixionn563]

@@tylerallen3876 Those older 90s ones are especially good, maybe not as solid as an old Toyota but solid enough and easy to repair. Nothing really beats a 4.0 for Jeeps either.

[@tylerallen3876]

@@ixionn563 I know they are good cars, i just made a bad comedic joke refering to Scotty's spite towards Chrysler products.

[@ixionn563]

bright cougar Ah, I see.

[@ivanmm82]

Go to a well reviewed place that's been around for years. I've had my car starter/alarm combo installed for close to ten years and have had zero issues. I'm sure it helps that it's on a Camry but still works great.

[@GoldCandy95]

Y’all gonna leave Uncle Scotty ALONE😆

[@johnfritz3792]

Maybe newer cars, Best Buy put one on my car 16 years ago. (Knock on wood) still working fine! Lol

[@JeffCD77]

John Fritz : You're lucky! Don't EVER trust Best Buy or a big box store with your car! EVER!

[@ericwanyonyi2445]

Cars were simpler then

[@dougl3497]

@@JeffCD77 Had Bestbuy put a remote start in my 2013 Toyota a year ago, haven't had problems with it.

[@Fluffypotato1990]

@@JeffCD77 best buy should be fine they know the ins and outs of the remote starters they sell i heard of good experiences from people.

[@CaptainCJ97]

I didn't know they even work on cars

[@ORileysAutos]

Scotty always has a customer who had a bad experience with something 😂

[@dungbeetle07]

Yup, all of those customers are his…

[@michaell1603]

That’s kinda like saying “my doctor always has clients who experienced something wrong with their bodies”. Well yeah dude…that’s kinda their literal job! 😂 *of course* a mechanic is going to have customers who experienced all sorts of problems under the sun. It’s literally WHY they’d go and see their mechanic!!! 🤦‍♂️

[@smells_like_bean_spirit]

Idk if you have a GM, at this point, you might be better off using a remote start rather than a GM ignition switch

[@jimstafford3694]

I HAVE AN 04 F150 WITH AN AFTERMARKET REMOTE STARTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IN 2004 AND IT WORKS PERFECT IN NEARLY 2020

[@michaellorano1553]

When we bought my wife's Avalon, the dealer tried to sell us a remote start system. We declined because I pointed out to them that it has one built into it from Toyota!

[@JuicyLobes]

Michael Lorano factory auto starts are typically garbage. Most of them don’t work until you’re 10 feet away from the car. I’m a service advisor for a dealership and I sell auto starts daily. Astro start auto starts are too of the line auto starts. This video is dumb. You have someone install it the correct way, you’ll have ZERO Problems

[@michaellorano1553]

@@JuicyLobes she uses her phone to start it, and can start it from anywhere. She started it while she was away in Vegas. The one in my Grand Cherokee works fine also. They get lots of use here in the wintertime.

[@FeelFighters]

@@JuicyLobes I want an auto start system for my 1999 saab 9-3. It's a manual transmission. Good luck.

[@fastinradfordable]

Jonathon Petersen Never safe for a manual transmission

[@fastinradfordable]

Justin G Stealership you say ;p

[@x2329829]

6:23 I saw the woman, the myth, the legend

[@lornesouthern4170]

I have owned many of these systems, they work great. Up in Canada they are a must. You don't want to sit in your car while it's warming up (way too cold for that) Plus, the condensation from your breath will frost up the windows even worse. If you use a key, and go in the house, someone will steal your car. Happens all the time. LOL

[@7islander]

I installed a starter system in my car 8yrs ago. It took me 7yrs and 11 1/2 months to put it in.

[@nigelclark7360]

You must have been a bit lazy

[@davidweiss2857]

Take to a professional...

[@matthewwach7693]

I paid 300 to have one installed in my gf's car at a shop 2 years ago and we've had zero problems. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Agent-tc8dj]

My auto start has had 0 issues for 20 yrs on my suburban

[@rronaldreagan]

Why did YOU pay for it ,though?

[@matthewwach7693]

@@rronaldreagan Xmas gift Mr trump

[@matthewwach7693]

@mike brink I believe she bought me a nice charcoal grill. We are one of the privileged few in our apartment building who have a ground floor entrance and a tiny yard

[@ScoobyDigites]

8 years on my Tahoe no problems only thing I had done since intial install was update the remote and antenna receiver so it works over longer distance.

[@12VKen]

Wow...you have NO CLUE. What scares me is that you have a driver's license.

[@thatkidjoly]

My 2002 Odyssey has a after market remote start system installed since I bought it new and works perfectly

[@randyprevette3903]

Wish my 03 Odyssey had a remote start! I have 320150 miles. How many miles does yours have? Radiator and power steering only issues I've had. Original trans and motor!

[@thatkidjoly]

@@randyprevette3903 Thanks for asking. I have 54,000 miles on mine 😂😂

[@thatkidjoly]

@@randyprevette3903 I got a transmission cooler and no other major problems

[@james1983mil]

I put one on my 08 Camry about a year ago. Haven't had any issues and its worth the money when you live in ice cold Wisconsin. Right now its 13 degrees outside lol

[@tonymontana3742]

in the 90's we gave one to my mom, installed locally, no issues, but newer cars are over complicated.

[@delledcustomledservices5297]

Thank you 482lost! A voice of reason in the wilderness!

[@pedrofernandez3893]

When I read about the guy killed by his after market remote starter, I knew Scotty would be doing a video on the subject.

[@Blue-moon12]

Hi read that story but it didn't explain how a remote starter caused the car to move.

[@PoloRolo94]

@@Blue-moon12 going to guess he had a manual car and had it in gear when he tried to remote start it... Something along those lines

[@pedrofernandez3893]

@@PoloRolo94 Makes sense, an automatic would shift into R first, not D

[@ClickClack_Bam]

So don't get one because 1 guy out of 20 million had issues? Sorry I'll play those odds if I want.

[@Blue-moon12]

@@ClickClack_Bam I've used aftermarket remote starters for years with no issues. However I didn't cheap out and had them professionally installed

[@Blue-moon12]

I have had plenty of aftermarket remote starters. Buy a reputable brand and have it installed professionally. Never had one issue with any of them.

[@rronaldreagan]

Mine drains the battery when parked over 2 weeks. Other than "that" it works fine

[@Blue-moon12]

@@rronaldreagan Ouch. That would drive me crazy

[@Alex_Mitchell]

@@rronaldreagan If your car is going to sit that long, simply pull the fuse.

[@GameTesterDev]

@@rronaldreagan why does your car sit for 2 weeks? Lol... Sounds like you shouldn't even have one.

[@rronaldreagan]

@@GameTesterDev i never said it was a car...i use it on a bike, but its the same product

[@steavo78]

I had Car Stereo One install an aftermarket alarm/remote system for me on a 94 GMC Jimmy and never had problems with it. They must have done it the right way. Sure glad I got the one person who could do it right.

[@jerryrogers55]

MINE STILL HAS BEEN WORKING FOR 12 YEARS NOW I AM STILL GOING TO KEEP USING IT BECAUSE MY POLIO LEG HAS TO WARM SO I CAN USE IT. THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE.

[@akagi.rx7]

Jerry Rogers OK THAT WAS OK

[@chevyboss97]

I put the alarm/remote start myself on my car. I made sure I understood the system before starting the job. Now I KNOW the installation was done right instead of second guessing someone else's work. Also before anyone says something, I made sure in case something goes bad I can just pull one plug and the car it back to normal.

[@necrom21221]

I thought it was kewl to put one aftermarket starting system in my old vehicle. But after this video i changed my mind. Thanks Scotty.

[@Blue-moon12]

If you buy a reputable brand and have it installed professionally you'll be fine. I had one fitted on my 94 Thunderbird and on my 06 Jeep SRT8. No issues on either.

[@joecandoit5341]

@@Blue-moon12 ditto, never had an issue but I always installed my own

[@Blue-moon12]

@@joecandoit5341 Hat off to you. I wouldn't have a clue where to start haha. I just think Scotty is way overreacting.

[@Fluffypotato1990]

@@Blue-moon12 its way overreacting because i seen dozens of remote starters getting installed and not one issue so long as you get a reputable brand and make sure you go to someone to install it but also make sure they work with the brand of remote start but they are amazing couldnt imagine not having one.

[@rcautofanatic5024]

necrom21221 wow you’re convinced that easily just like that? Talk about a yes man. Scotty made a video and said so, so I’m not doing it. Lmao

[@abjames10]

Scotty Directed AKA Viper makes a "T" Harness that plugs in-between the cars harness and the vehicles ECM making not 100% plug and play.

[@morrij01]

I've installed a few remote starters using a T harness many years ago and never had any issues. From what I remember, the only wire through the firewall was the hold switch, the T harness connected everything else right at the steering wheel. What complicates things on newer are the anti-theft systems and key fobs, I wouldn't touch any of those.

[@alwayswill315]

There are professional people who install these for a living. Consult a professional installer and choose the model that works best for your vehicle. Source: Canadian. Had aftermarket car starters for 20 years.

[@Raginggamer1802]

Took me about 3 hours to hook mine up, was a pain but took my time and it’s been roughly 2 years and I haven’t had a single problem

[@Robert5185]

That is positive news. What did you install and on what year make and model for curiosity sake. I don't want to believe this guy. Kind of sounds like a smuck to me.

[@Raginggamer1802]

@@Robert5185 I installed a Cobra responder LC2 or LC3 in my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria PI. As long as you do everything right, and make proper connections/joints you shouldn't run into any issues. Also, don't get me wrong, but as a fellow mechanic, Scotty is a really smart mechanic...just like everyone else he may have biases for somethings then others.

[@ayser5]

Evo- one is the best remote start I have it on my both cars , you go to there website you will find the installation instructions for your car and even now comes with t- harness plug and play

[@newwavepressure6478]

Are they called fortin evo

[@ayser5]

JT 1200 yes

[@RaulFrizado]

Moral of story: "don't do something stupid, you might save someone's live" 10:45

[@kommetkhan2979]

And don't be so lazy manually start your car, it takes 2 seconds

[@TonyTwoTokes]

Jacoby McCrary it’s for states that get cold in the winter to allow the vehicle to warm up before you have to drive, this ‘mechanic’ also knows VERY little about remote start systems

[@MrFunkia]

i knew someone who built a kit car and installed a large industrial battery isolator switch that he could put a padlock through. It's a very neat idea that would flummox anyone who tried to nick his car..

[@david37376]

I just installed a Fortin Evo One, it was very simple and comes with instructions for each vehicle.

[@david37376]

@falchulk 20 minutes with no experience, 6 wires max. Just search Fortin evo one. The longest thing was drilling through metal for a new grounding screw. I used small posi taps. Instructions are vehicle specific. You will also need the software to program, which I didn't know at first.

[@donnyshaffer2461]

What do you think about buying a used 2016 Ford Police Utility with 65,000 miles?

[@Funnygalsproductions]

Leave the complex stuff to the pros , your rant shows ignorance.

[@sna2600]

He's actually right my car has a short somewhere and I'm removing that damn system it blew a battery thing went snap you think you did the job correctly but over times wires circuits everything fails fray wires burnt wire car fires its true I'm a mechanic as well I've seen it happen I'm removing this system tomorrow

[@WarlockTheWeary]

Have to say .. I do not agree .. I have had a few over the years and they all worked fine :/ Just had one installed 2mos ago on the wifes car .. she LOVES it !

[@alphillips5478]

Hi Scotty! Peugeot and Fiat/Chrysler will merge next year. What are your thoughts?

[@lexwaldez]

My secretary asked me earlier this morning if I could recommend a good place to install an aftermarket remote start package for her husband's car. I sent her a link to this video instead. She's decided not to do it. Scotty saves another one!!! I couldn't believe the coincidence!

[@robbydogboy1]

I have a 97 blazer ZR2. And a dodge pick up 01. NEVER had any prob

[@jayg3069]

I never had issues with my viper remote start🤷🏻‍♂️ and it comes with lifetime warranty thru best buy

[@thatclappedk24accord41]

i work at a large automotive chain in Canada and we actually refuse to put them into manual cars. When you mentioned the lexus in new york, I immediately thought that it was a manual and someone left it in 1st gear like a lot of people do when they have a manual

[@stevefick3919]

"Yadda, Yadda, Yadda!" Thanks for the info, George Costanza! Seriously, good advice.

[@Passportbro1987]

Yadda yadda yadda sex

[@MrLeo7627]

Great ! Now I associate eating a sandwich to having sex to starting a car with a remote . I've come full circle Yadda Yadda Yadda

[@eniklisnihm4565]

I removed a paper bag of wiring from a costems truck he bought, I got so frustrated with it I took all the wiring out and put in a new harness 100% agree with you, !

[@Ravaniscool]

I was planning on getting a remote starter with an alarm system put into my Trans Am but had watched one of your previous videos where you said it was a bad idea and decided not to do it. I've got the factory alarm and perfectly happy with it, no hassles!

[@rafammbass]

I have a fortin evo one I installed myself. Great instructions, functions as expected, I have soldered all the cables in instead of just using Ts or poor splicing. Will last for as long the car lasts.

[@joelwitherspoon930]

Scotty, you kill me! Texas on top of the US. That was good man

[@jefferysurratt5650]

Most of the new cars have factory installed remote start system. I have a Avionics background and have installed several of these systems without any problems. Back in the 80s and 90s I installed cruise control systems on every car I purchased that did not have it. It is all about skill set, that many do not have today.

[@aubreysavaria1777]

I love it when there's a picture of some bird off to the side when Scotty makes the 'Ehh' sound. I laugh so much!

[@dealerspecialtyservicesofp1076]

Funny, cause I do over 1000 remote start systems a year for all the dealers in my area. Sounds like you don’t understand how they integrate into the vehicle, or don’t take the time to learn. They don’t take hours, certain cars take literally 5 mins. OEM systems are built into the bcm, and are you limited to certain parameters like runtime and run cycles. Aftermarket systems are not limited to these parameters. When done by a professional, you will never have a problem. PS, i’m only located about four hours away from Buffalo if you want some training on remote start systems

[@marklechadores7876]

Hi Scotty, I love your repair videos but I do have a remote starter installed on my 05 Dodge Ram 1500, and it still works fine. So maybe only a few remote starters out there are not installed properly.

[@Shiznaft1]

I know this is old but which remote start did you install?

[@asaffarfar1529]

Totally agree Scotty..... I had one installed three yrs ago. Had a few funky issues with it. I don’t use it anymore.

[@relentlessenterprises9238]

I had somebody try to install one of these on my car last night.. yada yada yada, anyway I'm really tired today. .. did I mention the lobster bisque?

[@SBCBears]

That was the best part.

[@mortimergladbreath]

I put a system in my last Delorean during its complete restoration. It was pretty complicated to install but had so many features. Using an lcd remote, it would: Start the car, which was a 5 speed Launch the gullwing doors open Roll the tiny windows up or down Served as an alarm with door and vibration sensors Report the temperature inside the car It had a little square that was attached to the windshield that said "Tap Here - paging driver" and would alert me Seemed like a good idea at the time, but never really was worth the trouble. Don't know if the new owners kept it installed or not.

[@mikeyount9959]

Scotty love most of your videos, but this one is very biased. I have installed remote start systems for over 20 years and these systems when installed properly are very reliable and do not mess up a vehicle. The key is to make sure the system is installed by someone who knows what they are doing and actually understands how the systems integrate, as well as using a quality product. Many of these new computer controlled vehicles are actually interfaced through a piece that changes the analog wiring from the remote start to computer code and simply tells the car to start, lock, unlock, ect. and actually require very little wiring into your vehicle, many even come with a t-harness so the wires don't even have to be spliced and the systems are virtually plug and play. For instance a new Ford requires 5 wires to be tapped into to do a full remote start system with all the convenience features, or a t-harness can be used that simply installs inline with the OBD2 port. As far as your story of a car not starting and then removing the alarm and the car then started, it was likely due to the customer having an inferior alarm installed, many older systems would have the starter kill connected to the normally open tabs on an internal relay to stop the starter wire from engaging so if the alarm malfunctioned then the system will not allow the vehicle to start, modern systems use the normally closed tabs of a relay and only engage to open if the alarm is armed, so if the alarm is malfunctioning or inoperable the car will still start. The story of the man being killed by a car remote starting is due again to negligence on the part of whoever installed the system. In order for the car to move when remote started the vehicle would have to be in gear, most likely this was a standard remote start installed on a stick shift, in order to install a remote start on a stick shift you need a remote start specifically designed for a standard vehicle. A properly installed remote start on a stick shift requires you to leave the vehicle running, pull the parking brake, and exit the vehicle, when the doors are locked via the remote then the system will turn off the vehicle and allow it to be remote started because it knows it was not in gear and the parking brake was applied when the person exited the vehicle. If a standard remote start is installed then the system has no way to know if the vehicle is in gear or not and will lurk forward when the vehicle is remote started. Really would have liked to see you delve a little deeper into this issue and tell customers to do their homework when having a remote start installed and to make sure the person installing it know what they are doing and are using the proper high quality parts, but to say all remote start and alarm systems are bad is like saying all mechanics are crooks, while many might be this is not always the case and proper due diligence on the part of the customer is really is what is required to make sure they don't get unwanted issues or taken advantage of. If anyone has watched this video and still wants a remote starter feel free to give me a call and I can help you with the right questions to ask to make sure you get the results you want and not problems 912-800-1088.

[@scottveilleux3629]

Agreed. Been in the industry 30 years myself.

[@gab1861]

Any reliable brand you can recommend?

[@mhub3576]

You can get them with a harness specifically designed for your model. A decent amount of mechanical knowledge and ability and you can install a remote starter with no issues.

[@worldpeace5853]

Scotty stays in TX and doesn’t know what’s cold weather like!

[@gregtarrant840]

Scotty take your meds

[@Rtvoll]

Scotty is from Western New York he definitely knows what Cold weather is like

[@worldpeace5853]

Rtvoll From and Living - Makes a lotta difference!

[@jogmas12]

World Peace he from Buffalo NY

[@77GR1982]

Maybe, but you come here in SUMMER and you'll get an idea of what HOT weather really is!

[@angelopr6500]

I added a remote starter to a 2005 Corolla I had and it did work perfectly for 2 years and still working for the next owner.

[@sweeptheleg.]

Never had an alarm on my old Chevy truck back when i used to live in a not so great neighborhood. Every night I took the rotor brush out the distributor. Good luck trying to start it. 😁

[@billjohnsonseattle]

For what it’s worth, on my 2001 Nissan maxima, I had a local car stereo accessory company install a alarm system and a remote starter at the same time, and this was done in 2004, it’s now 2020 and I’ve had zero problems and it still works great.

[@fafadfasfa]

Good enough for me!

[@garm8495]

I love when in UNEDUCATED people I.E “Scotty” try to tell you what not to do!!! I have been in the remote start industry for over 20 years as an installer and I can count on one hand how many time a remote starter has caused a problem. And as far as not having vehicle specific. We have very detailed install diagrams as to how to install remote starters.

[@shsechas]

I had one installed at PC Richards on my 2005 Chev Malibu 11 years ago. 0 problems However I might have just been lucky as my mechanic also said "not a good idea" so when I bought my 2016 Honda SUV. I had it installed at factory. Thanks for posting I always watch your videos.

[@machinerin151]

"If it didn't come with it from the factory - do not install aftermarket remote start" I invite you, Scotty, to come over here to Russia, wake up at 8 AM, put a coat on and go start my car for me every day of every winter. It's not "nice to have", it's necessary, because the wait times for the bus are comparable to the time it takes for the car to heat up.

[@goodman854]

yah i think he lives in a warm place and doesn't understand this so the people who hook these up in his area are less experienced cause it's less common.

[@Oronjalllo]

I live in Canada and just go out and do it. Not that bad

[@Kauffman578]

Do it, it builds character.

[@Benchpress33]

I've had remote starters put in my old 2005 sunfire and my 2011 civic and never had a hitch but the guy I get to install them has over 30 years experience doing it so he knows what to look out for

[@glengerdes2447]

A friend put one on his Harley. Hit the remote, it started , but he left the bike in gear! It went about ten feet, then crashed. We still laugh about it!!

[@jackd2083]

glen gerdes What’s the purpose of a remote start on a motorcycle? Cool off the interior in the summer or warm it up on those frigid winter mornings?

[@glengerdes2447]

@@jackd2083 I don't know why he put that remote stater on his bike. Heck we all live in California. It still makes me laugh.!

[@jackd2083]

glen gerdes Lol! I have had factory systems and aftermarket systems. I wouldnt put an aftermarket in a manual transmission vehicle especially a bike! But it sure is nice to be able to start my vehicle before getting in when its -35C or +30C here in Canada.

[@donphillips9882]

I bought a brand new 2018 civic and had a remote starter, alarm system and stereo installed and it's 2021 now and it still works! I'd rather have 2 alarm systems than to come outside and my car is gone because I relied on the factory alarm system. Scotty isn't always right

[@duketogo2616]

How does the car move forward when remote started when you have to be in park to start the car? Must have been able to start it while the car was off and still in gear somehow.

[@paystyles5429]

Duke Togo was about to post same question Sounds fishy🤔

[@mikey3106]

Wondering the same, most automatic cars won’t even start while the car is in gear.

[@theodoreskaff1209]

I read that story. It was a manual transmission

[@mikey3106]

Theodore Skaff well that makes sense

[@duketogo2616]

Don't you have to normally push the clutch in to start a manual transmission vehicle and set the parking break when parked to prevent the car from rolling away and won't it stall out when in gear if the vehicle isn't in motion/tires aren't spinning the transmission?

[@Leonardokite]

I got mine installed by the dealer.....works great! Actually had 2 aftermarket systems installed in other cars years ago and they worked great! I guess I got lucky.

[@jcorbo7518]

1:44 "Its very complicated, it was designed by engineers" As an engineering student, yes 1:50 "Actual engineers designed it" unless FCA designed it

[@driver4011]

weekend "mechanics" n "electricians" that think they're going to take something with millions $$ in engineering n design and improve it with some cheap $ 50 aftermarket gizmo they bought at wal-ly mawt or custom car place are in for a surprise, rude awakening.

[@driver4011]

@mike brink true.....also depends on what mods, upgrades, changes , etc are being done, n who's doin the work. many of them are successful n do work, but plenty are a failure too. was just givin my 2 cents, n agree with Scotty on this one.

[@kennyshanos5944]

Hi! I'm looking to buy my 1st car and am considering the following: 1. 1996 Honda Accord LX with 124,000 miles 2. 2008 VW Jetta 2.5 with 158,000 miles Both are $2500 and both have MANUAL transmissions. Which one should I choose? How's the reliability of the Jetta? Thanks!!

[@richardwilliams5842]

I've had one in one of my vehicles in the past and NEVER had a problem with it, guess you have to take it to someone reputable Scotty 🤔

[@thegrumpytucsonian1591]

What about plain old brighter bulbs (sylvania) or adding fog/driving lights to a car? Still a risk?

[@unstablebobgable]

I like puff on the Cannabis Cigar and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

[@supermasterfighter]

I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one

[@JDMHaze]

depends on the system... they make some SPECIFIC for toyotas since toyotas starter systems are generally the same and are simple to install

[@billybassman21]

Been doing after market remote start for over 20 years. Never had an issue, you just have to know what you're doing, soldering is best. I have also always had window roll up/down modules connected to the alarm as well. There are interface modals for newer cars where you don't have to do a bunch of wiring. The interface plus right into the computer and you just wire the alarm/remote start to the interface. It is so much easier. After market alarms are better and give you another layer of protection. Have a friend that had their GMC stolen because they bypassed the on star. The factory remote start option is often an after market the dealer installs.

[@blueplasma5589]

So the interface modules come on the car from the factory?

[@billybassman21]

@@blueplasma5589 no you buy it and it connects to the alarm and the on board computer. Instead of a wire connected directly to say the door lock, the interface module sends a command to the on board computer and the computer unlocks the car. What can work with the module and what still need a direct connection depends on the car. The module manufacturer will list what it can control.

[@nicoargca]

No to aftermarket engine remote starters, got it Scotty. Now what about one from a salvage yard from the same vehicle? Can the stock harnesses be extracted and implanted to my car?

[@davinp]

In some places, it is illegal to leave your car idling in your driveway.

[@im100percentg]

Davin Peterson 0.001% chance people cares

[@jeffu.8053]

Davin Peterson With the keys in the ignition, yes. Not if you're using a remote start system though where I live. The first situation is just inviting thieves.

[@gartheligon140]

Scotty, along with the relay to power brighter lights I also replace the head lamp sockets with ceramic sockets, they handle the heat much better. Most parts sales personal will tell you all you got to do is plug in brighter lamps, but they don't know any better.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Thank you Scotty. DIY when dealing with wiring that carries high current is a potential disaster. Well presented and you have likely saved some people serious grief.

[@sanansa4567]

I got a remote started installed by the dealer when I purchase a certified used car (I think it was a Valet brand Remote starter). I had to take it back to the dealer multiple times, because it wouldn't start when the weather was really cold (that is when you need it most). Eventually the service department got it working good. the mechanic had to adjust the starter setting and he mentioned I would probably wear out starters if I did this... I have had it now for 17 years and it still works, and I have never had to replace my starter either. I really need a remote starter though because I have stairs where I live and I have trouble using stairs, so it would be a major hassle to go out to start the car on cold / icy/snow days to warm it up/defrost. Go back inside and come back. With the remote starter, it really is great to have this.

[@austinhamann704]

installed a remote start system for my wifes old Camry, it took about 10 hours to put in, and probably wasted a week over the next year to troubleshoot it randomly not starting or killing the battery overnight

[@Balnk1326]

I know nothing about plumbing, but I redid my entire house. Now it leaks everywhere. Stupid pipes fault.

[@MySparkle888]

My sister bought a used car with one of these system on it. Long story short it fried the ECM.

[@Balnk1326]

Sounds like the mechanic sold you the ECM. Am I right?

[@rronaldreagan]

@@MySparkle888 my used bike came with one. Only problem is it drains the battery after 2 weeks of not starting the bike. So i guess its not that bad in the bikeworld

[@rhaven50]

Balnk1326 lol