Cool. Didn't see Mikes post. Personally I've never carried a remote starter
switch, but you never know......
I like the idea of a switch in the engine compartment. IIRC, the pre 75'
Honda Civics had them. They "killed" that option quick. At least for the
North America market. Too many foolish people leaving the car in gear?
Wouldn't be a tough install. A couple wires, a mounting bracket maybe and a
"temporary on" push button type switch.

Neil.

On Dec 5, 2007 8:54 AM, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> On 12/4/2007 3:21 PM neil N wrote:
>
> > I'm pretty sure a remote starter is standard fare at your FLAPS.
> >
> > I've never actually used one, but it may be that the starter clips onto
> > the starter motor. Of course given your electrical background, you would
> > likely have a better suggestion for that! (of course one could always
> > RTM --- ;^)
>
> Yer right -- I have the manual. I can read wiring diagrams. But wiring
> diagrams don't describe where wires are physically routed. My guess is
> that there is are no wiring points in the engine compartment that can be
> used to start the starter, and climbing under the van in an inch of water
> in 35 degree (F) weather is not my idea of a good time, so I reckon that
> Mike Collum has the right idea: permanently mount a switch in the engine
> compartment.
>
> Or at least bring some wire leads up there and put a mating plug on the
> switch.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> KG6RCR
>

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