This is one area where you americans are paying much more than we do in Canada.
(Usually the other way around)
We get remote starters for as low as $70.00 and 2 way starters from as low as $179.00.
I installed one on my fathers car nearly 10 years ago for $70.00 and it's still going strong.
Canadian Tire
There are units specifically designed for manual transmission equipped cars.
The mode of operation is as follows.
When you park the car you engage the handbrake and leave the car running in neutral. You then press the remote start button while the car is still running.
You remove the key from the ignition and the car will continue to run.
Everyone exits the vehicle and closes the doors.
The engine is still running at this time.
You then press the start button on the remote once again and this shuts the motor off and puts the remote starter in ready mode.
This sequence ensures that the vehicle was left in neutral when the car was parked.
If anyone returns and opens a door for any reason the lights will flash and the auto start sequence is deactivated.
(Usually the other way around)
We get remote starters for as low as $70.00 and 2 way starters from as low as $179.00.
I installed one on my fathers car nearly 10 years ago for $70.00 and it's still going strong.
Canadian Tire
There are units specifically designed for manual transmission equipped cars.
The mode of operation is as follows.
When you park the car you engage the handbrake and leave the car running in neutral. You then press the remote start button while the car is still running.
You remove the key from the ignition and the car will continue to run.
Everyone exits the vehicle and closes the doors.
The engine is still running at this time.
You then press the start button on the remote once again and this shuts the motor off and puts the remote starter in ready mode.
This sequence ensures that the vehicle was left in neutral when the car was parked.
If anyone returns and opens a door for any reason the lights will flash and the auto start sequence is deactivated.