Remote Car starter - Land Rovers Only

mbenz123 · 03-02-2006, 05:00 PM

Can you get a remote car starter for a 98 disco - if so how who what when

Disco · 03-02-2006, 05:21 PM

Hmmm. I haven't heard of it, so I'll show my ignorance and say NO.

Disco Mike · 03-02-2006, 05:55 PM

I have seem some after market remotes that can be wired in to pretty much any vehicle, but I cant remember who had them listed.
Mike

Capt. Ron · 03-03-2006, 08:46 AM

I would think any place that installs alarms, audio/ video, would have something or could give you an answer.

Bene · 03-03-2006, 09:43 PM

ditto that, Ron. it really doesnt seem all that complicated for someone who would know which wires to cut.

DevilDisco · 03-04-2006, 06:09 AM

I am sure that you can. Check out the Viper line. I had one on my pervious vehicle but its a little pricey. It did come with a pager and motion and knock sensors.
The only challenge I would think is if your Rover's key has a chip in it to disable the ignition. You would have to get another key coded that could be used in the install. That key would be hidden inside the vehicle in a special box during the install, and accessed when you use the remote.
If you do need to get a new key coded the dealer will have to re-code all your keys and not just the new one.
A DI probably won't need a coded key, (check), then the only thing to do would be to find someone with an understanding of the rover security system and able to integrate this into the vehicle.
Most Remote starts should have a time out feature that will allow the vehicle to turn off after a set amount of time if it is not drvien. You sure you want to idle a v8 for 10-15min?
DD

rmuller · 03-04-2006, 06:38 AM

DI doesn't have a chipped key, but the DII does

johnjcoyle · 03-04-2006, 07:23 AM

Yep I got one on my Disco 1 1996.

Canadian tire, right now you can get one for approx $70.00 and up.

03-02-2006, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Capt. Ron on, off, on, off, on... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In front of the blue lights! Posts: 736 Gallery: 0	I would think any place that installs alarms, audio/ video, would have something or could give you an answer. __________________ 03 Disco w/CDL 95 Disco 98 Disco: my first (gone)

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Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	ditto that, Ron. it really doesnt seem all that complicated for someone who would know which wires to cut. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

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03-02-2006, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,290 Gallery: 0	I have seem some after market remotes that can be wired in to pretty much any vehicle, but I cant remember who had them listed. Mike

03-04-2006, 06:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	I am sure that you can. Check out the Viper line. I had one on my pervious vehicle but its a little pricey. It did come with a pager and motion and knock sensors. The only challenge I would think is if your Rover's key has a chip in it to disable the ignition. You would have to get another key coded that could be used in the install. That key would be hidden inside the vehicle in a special box during the install, and accessed when you use the remote. If you do need to get a new key coded the dealer will have to re-code all your keys and not just the new one. A DI probably won't need a coded key, (check), then the only thing to do would be to find someone with an understanding of the rover security system and able to integrate this into the vehicle. Most Remote starts should have a time out feature that will allow the vehicle to turn off after a set amount of time if it is not drvien. You sure you want to idle a v8 for 10-15min? DD

03-04-2006, 07:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnjcoyle Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aylmer / Canada Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Yep I got one on my Disco 1 1996. Canadian tire, right now you can get one for approx $70.00 and up.

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