thecrowtv 8 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Who here has a remote start unit for their spark? Did you have it professionally installed or self installed? Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have not heard of anyone yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Smith 0 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I am in the process of doing a remote start keyless entry on my 2014 spark, but the ignition harness is ridiculous then it says that all the wires to be connected are at the BCM, not like it shows in video. Needless to say I took off the under dash panel and bottom ignition cover. Then I ordered the cruise control for it....wish me luck...doing a little bit per day Link to post Share on other sites
Burdy 1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 i am new to this forum, i have a chevy spark 2014 ls. I got front automatic doors with auto start, i did this with a professional who charged me for the front locks, window tints and auto start $450 Chad1975 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceCowboy 15 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Putting a remote start in a Chevy Spark is pretty easy. It's literally connecting about 11 wires all at the BCM. The problem is programming the bypass which can only be doing by an authorized dealer. (luckily i have access to that) Link to post Share on other sites
1LoudLS 11 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 many options for adding remote start... while for a remote start installer with a lot of experience, this car is very easy, for a DIY'er with little experience, it can be tricky as it is very different from most older cars. one big issue is, that the manufactures that make the systems require any authorized retailers to also do the install and that is the only way they will warranty any of it. a side effect of this is that most places that are not authorized retailers, have to acquire them some way other than buying them from the manufactures, and all too often the systems are refurbs, and the last thing you want when buying a system that offers no warranty is a system that failed and had to be sent back to be repaired/replaced. having the authorized retailer do the install also not only gives you a warranty on the system, you also have a warranty on the install and probably most important IF something were to happen to the car while they were working on it, the shop should be insured to cover it. I have seen some pretty poor RS installs in my days as a tech, and poor installs or install technique can lead to many problems not limited to but including frying thousand dollar car computers or catching the car on fire. you really should have some good experience with car installs before ever attempting to install something like a Remote Start system. Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Skids 108 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have one on my silverado and sonic both factory installed and never used.. I guess if you live in the snow or something it's a nice feature but in sunny socal theres no need for it. It was cool to have back in 2007 when it was the hip new thing.. but its just a feature i dont need Link to post Share on other sites
1LoudLS 11 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 funny, I use mine just as much in the hot sunny summers as I do in the cold snowy winters... Link to post Share on other sites
silverspark78 5 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Is there anyway to install the factory remote start in the 17's? Link to post Share on other sites
MacintoshGuy 14 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 8 hours ago, silverspark78 said: Is there anyway to install the factory remote start in the 17's? Unless it comes pre-wired for it, (parts at the deal can tell you) you will need to go aftermarket. Mine when they checked the VIN didn't have it pre-wired so it would be over $1200 to have a factory until and then replace both keys to the remote start keys. I went with a CompuStar remote start, it has it's own FOB or it can be programmed to start on triple click of lock. Link to post Share on other sites
silverspark78 5 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 All I know is there is a switch on the hood that tells if the hood is open or not. Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceCowboy 15 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 0:23 AM, silverspark78 said: Is there anyway to install the factory remote start in the 17's? Just get a Compustar T-harness remote start at Best Buy. Should take less than an hour to install. Link to post Share on other sites
KY-SparkOwner 0 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 EVO-ONE by Fortin and RF642W transmitter kit. Had to add a resistor to the clutch input signal to EVO-ONE. Works great. Link to post Share on other sites
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