Starting the engine remotely. Remote engine start system: installation, price

For sure, each of the motorists at least once thought about the fact that the engine was warmed up without his presence, remotely. To the machine itself started the engine and heated the interior, and you only need to sit on a warm chair and go on the road. Previously, this was considered an impossible task. But today, with the development of electronics, the remote start-up of the car engine has become a reality. In this article we will consider the features, functionality and cost of this equipment.

Characteristic

Remote start of the car engine is a system with two-way communication. Thus, the electronic control unit ICE is constantly connected with the control key fob. The latter acts as an intermediary in this chain. It is the keychain that programs the operating mode of the system and monitors all actions. In addition, smart electronics itself sends the driver signals about the occurrence of any contingency. Either informs about the stage of execution of the running task. All this is sent to the small LCD display of the key fob in real time.

Also, starting the engine remotely can be carried out automatically. In this case, the on and off timer is pre-set on the keyfob. This feature is basic and is present in absolutely all remote engine start-up units.

Functional

Some alarms have the ability to automatically turn off the engine when trying to unauthorized entry into the cabin. However, such a system has only medium and high price ranges.

But cheap alarms are not deprived of a variety of functional. For example, a low-cost remote engine start module can inform the car owner of how much time is left until the engine stops. In other words, electronics, thanks to the presence of a countdown timer, indicates how long it takes to wait before the engine reaches its operating temperature. Even on such key fobs there is a function of prolonging the warm-up - in this case the motor stop will be delayed for a while. How much the engine will warm up can be determined both by the driver himself and by the electronics.

What kind of cars can I install?

Many motorists are wondering whether the alarm will work with remote engine startup on their vehicle. Experts say that such modules and systems can be installed on cars with completely different engines, be it an injector, an atmospheric carburetor or a diesel. Nor does the type of gearbox also matter. That is, this alarm will work both on the domestic "penny", and on the "Volvo" of the latest model. The only nuance noted by motorists concerns the place of installation on domestic machines. Intelligent overseas systems are very difficult to install under the hood of old VAZs and "Volga", equipped with carburetor engines with a mechanical "suction".

Starting the engine remotely is a hijacker's paradise?

To date, there are many workshops in Russia dealing with the sale and installation of such systems. However, as practice shows, many motorists do not trust these alarms, they say, they have low anti-theft properties. But actually it is not. Experts argue that the anti-theft properties of any signaling directly depend on the correctness of its installation. And especially this is true for systems with remote launch. In order for it to work properly, it is necessary to observe the correct technology of its installation and adjustment. Otherwise, this alarm can simply jam and disconnect all the electronics of the car. Therefore, one should not trust the installation of such complex systems to dubious masters.

In case of proper installation, the security capabilities of this alarm system will be at an altitude. At startup, any opening elements of the machine (be it doors, trunk or hood) remain under secure protection. In the event of an attempt to open them, the engine stalls and is automatically blocked, and the siren and key chain will inform the car owner about what happened. Moreover, if the hijacker attempts to steal the car on the tow truck (there were such cases) or tow, the motion sensor will trigger, and the siren starts to howl in the car. Of course, all this is transmitted to the display keyfob, so the driver will always know what happens to his vehicle.

But that's not all. In the event that the thief tries to enter the car through a broken glass, the car will immediately die out after it is removed from the "handbrake". Or if an intruder clicks on any of the pedals in the cabin.

Can the car go on its own when launching?

Often, drivers thought about whether a car would go on an independent journey if the driver forgot to remove it from the transfer. Theoretically, this is possible, but concerns this factor only vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. However, some models of alarms are equipped with an option that prevents this moment. Therefore, the risk of getting "on the transfer" here is minimal.

If it happened that the car went by itself without you, several conclusions arise. The first is incorrect installation of the alarm system. In this case, the installer may have forgotten to put the unit shutting down the system in case the machine is in the transfer. The second is the economy of the car owner himself, who did not want to pay extra money for installing this option.

Types of connections

In total, there are two methods for connecting systems with remote engine starting:

• Installation of the autorun block with the complete set with the alarm system.
• Assembly of the element is autonomous. This method of installing the unit is used in cases where the car is not equipped with a security system.

It is also worth noting that the autorun item works in two modes - remote and automatic. In the first case, the car is managed by the car owner. Control can be carried out using a key fob or a mobile phone with the help of an SMS or GPS command. In the second case, the engine is started by means of a timer. The latter has a function of preliminary programming, that is, the driver himself chooses the warm-up time of the motor and the desired temperature in the cabin.

What can be controlled at a distance?

Starting the engine remotely allows you to control the operation of the following elements:

• Ignition.
• The oil pressure sensor.
• Chains of glow plugs (applies exclusively to diesel engines).
• Tachometer (control over engine internal combustion engine).
• Parking brake lever.
• Gearbox (informing the driver of a possible danger in case of starting the autorun, when the car is "on the transfer").
• The speed sensor.
• Accelerator pedals.

Additional Features

What else, besides warming up and controlling the above elements, can this alarm? There are practically no limits to the functional of such systems. It all depends on your financial capabilities. Below we list a small part of the functions that the driver can purchase for an additional amount:

• Anti-HiJack mode. Allows you to close all doors for a certain time (for example, when the engine warms up).
• Volume sensor. It complements the mechanism for responding to strikes. The volume sensor is useful in cases where an attacker attempts to enter the interior when breaking glass or even silently cutting it (using a special glass cutter).
• Device for measuring the angle of inclination of a vehicle. This function informs the owner that they are trying to take out his car on the tow truck or want to remove the wheels, lifting it with a jack.
• Delay of arming. In other words, this function performs the role of door closers and hatch. Very useful in cases where the car enthusiast forgot to close when leaving the window.
• GPS-module. Thanks to this device you can track the location of the car in case of its loss or theft.

And the most interesting, the more any sensors, options and devices will be installed, the more confidence that your car will not be stolen.

StarLine Alarm Overview

Remote start of the StarLine engine is one of the most common anti-theft systems with remote control. "Starline" is a system, the exchange of information between the unit and the keyfob is done via a digital data bus. The motor can be controlled either manually or automatically. In the latter case, the remote engine start system itself will give a warm-up signal every 2, 3, 4 or 24 hours, or by using a special GSM channel via a mobile phone. It is worth noting that the time for starting the engine is set by the driver himself, to the nearest minute. Thus, by setting the timer in the evening for 10-12 hours, you will be sure that by tomorrow the car will be warmed up and ready to go. But how much time do we lose on starting the engine and waiting until it "melts" to the operating temperature ... With the Starline alarm system, all this will go to the distant past. By the way, there are no restrictions on the installation here. The system works perfectly for both new and used cars, domestic or imported.

Signaling "Sherkhan"

Autostart through the system SCHER-KHAN also has many advantages. The alarm set includes a unit, a control module and a keyfob communicator, capable of operating at a distance of up to 1.5 kilometers. In the "Sherkhan" system, autorun is made using a timer, which can be pre-set at the right time. There is also an automatic start function. In addition, the system is protected by a processor unit, equipped with a shock sensor and a call sensor . The siren is installed in the engine compartment.

Remote engine start - price

Experts say that high-quality signaling can cost 5-6 percent of the total cost of the car. Now the cheapest options are about 20-22 thousand rubles. How much is a quality autorun? The price of such systems varies in the region from 40 to 60 thousand rubles and above. This cost is already specified with the installation. One such system is AutoStart Webasto IT. It is designed to pre-heat the engine, which greatly facilitates the launch in winter, as well as for warming up the salon space. The engine is started remotely: via phone, timer or automatically (when the interior temperature is lower than the driver installed). In addition, it is equipped with sensitivity sensors. All this considerably complicates hijacking and accelerates autorun. The price of such a system together with the installation is about 59-60 thousand rubles.