Properly installing a remote starter in your vehicle depends on the type of remote starter you purchase and the type of vehicle you have. Following the instructions included in the remote starter kit ensures you don't damage the vehicle's computer system. Also, running and connecting the wires makes it necessary for you to have some mechanical skills to complete the installation.
Use the key to start the vehicle. With the vehicle running, check all of the vehicle's switches and lights to make sure they are working properly.
Review the remote starter kit to make sure you understand all of the instructions and all of the pieces were included in the kit.
Open the hood of your vehicle. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal. Put the cable aside, making sure it doesn't touch anything metal. Then, bolt the hood pin in place, near the hood latch. Make sure you attach the hood pin to metal to ground the wire coming from the remote starter.
Remove the heat duct panel, under the driver's side dash. Then, use rubber cement to mount the remote starter just inside the heating duct. Run the grey wire from the remote starter, up through the heating duct and attach it to the hood pin using wire crimpers.
Remove the panel beneath the steering column to locate the steering harness. Comprised of wires that control the vehicle's accessories, starter, power and ignition, the steering harness unplugs to allow you access to the wiring. Review the instructions to your remote starter to determine which wires to solder to the harness -- typically, two or three wires. Solder the wires and reconnect the harness. Plug the opposite end of the wires into the remote starter.
Use rubber cement to attach the antenna to the driver side dash. Then, run the wires under the dash, through the heat duct, to the remote starter and plug them in.
