2008 Lancer Please Respond

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modpup

8/18/2007 2:26:03 PM

Hi all, i am new to this forum and i just put a deposit down on a 2008 Lancer GTS with a CVT automatic. I live in Canada where we have severe winters with cold temperatures. My question is: Has anyone installed a command start on their 2008 Lancer GTS with the Smart Key system? My dealer says that they don't know if it is possible to put one in because of the smart key. A command start is essential for me. I was hoping you guys would know more on this subject. If so, could you please tell me which one will work and how much they are in price.

Thanks and i look forward to talking with you guys,

Chad

shergood

8/18/2007 6:34:17 PM

Hi modpup, I have a 2008 Lancer ES automatic and I'm about to have a compustar 9000 put in by a company that does lot's of new mitsu vehicle add ons, I have been told that I need a third key for them to program the compustar. I also have a 2007 outlander xls which doesn't need the extra key for programming. I will have both vehicles done in the next couple of weeks, BTW I live in Edmonton.

Fabulous_Lancer08

5/12/2008 9:57:25 AM

Hi, i got my self a mitsu gts 2008 not too long ago, and i got the starter installed, but a different remoted than my fast key. dealer said they could not wire thorugh and put it in my fast key for sopme reason.. need a starter in Montreal!!

BEAT

5/12/2008 12:10:05 PM

Better hire someone who is really into electronics because if he screw up that would be a major problem.

They usually need your spare key or the chip so they can use it to start your car.

Fabulous_Lancer08

5/14/2008 1:22:55 PM

after getting the starter installed i noticed that when ever i'm about to start the car makes " CLICKING" sounds....

adgjqetuo

6/20/2008 2:15:11 PM

Ever since I''ve bought my Lancer if I turn the key to the "ON" position without starting it fully it makes the "clicking sounds" I think you''re refereing to. I''m guesing its normal?

quan_vuong

8/22/2008 1:38:36 PM

remote starter is more of fancy feature than security, and it could hurt the car in a long run. that''s why it''s avail but not factory standard even on the most expensive cars.
(*) for modern cars, each component should register its status to its main computer (ECU); it''s advised that you should wait to have all of the chiming sound off before starting your car.
(*) not only does remote starter by-pass your car security feature, it also takes away each component registration time. engine could still start/run but with partial/incomplete status of each component.
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I had had remote starter in early ''90s, and after understanding its minus, against its convenience, i decided not to own it again... since i''m caring more for my car ;)