Audio Systems: Remote starter question, honda accord ex, dei rattler


Question
Hello,
I don't know if you can help me but I figure I would at least ask.  I just had a DEI Rattler Model 369D remote starter installed in my 2004 Honda Accord EX V6 at Circuit City.  It worked fine in their parking lot, however when I got home it only worked if I was right next to the car.  Also, it works fine in the parking lot at my work place, but that is 10 miles from my home.

In my town there are some very tall radio towers.  Could they cause the remote starter to not work at home?  I had a different remote starter (Prestige) in my last car (Chrysler) that worked fine at home.  Before I complain at Circuit City I'm wondering if you can give any advice, also do you think the Rattler is a good model or should I have it uninstalled?
Thanks,
Kevin

Answer
Kevin,
If the remote starter worked at the place that installed it and at the parking lot where you work, but will only work at your home if you are right next to your vehicle, I would say that some outside interference is limiting the range of the remote starter transmitter. You may want to bring this up to the people at CircuitCity to see if they can help with the problem or install another model that will work at your home.

TOM,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net