08 Civics have remote start option
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08 Civics have remote start option
According to this:
Remote Start (2008 Civic)
$361.76
MSRP:$515.00
Part number: Fits: 2008 Civic
Introducing the remote start kit for the 08 Civic.
This kit includes:
Not Available for DX, GX, Si, MX models.
This price includes Remote Start Kit with necessary attachment
Never really saw the need for such a beast, myself, but apparently a lot of people do. What the heck is a "MX" model - is that code for the hybrid??
$361.76
MSRP:$515.00Part number: Fits: 2008 Civic
Introducing the remote start kit for the 08 Civic.
This kit includes:
- Reciever Unit
- Key Fob
- Wire Harness
- Owners Manual
- Quick Start
Not Available for DX, GX, Si, MX models.
This price includes Remote Start Kit with necessary attachment
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,120
From: So. California
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Remote starting is kind of ironic for a hybrid.
I go for max MPG.
I don't start the car till I'm positive I can move (there are no cars coming from behind me and no red light right in front of my parking space).
I would never want to start the car early so it can sit there not moving sucking up gas and making emissions.
I go for max MPG.
I don't start the car till I'm positive I can move (there are no cars coming from behind me and no red light right in front of my parking space).
I would never want to start the car early so it can sit there not moving sucking up gas and making emissions.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,102
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Ugh!
My neighbor has remote start on her Navigator. I love seeing that thing running in the driveway every morning.
I actually caught it running "by accident" this summer. What a waste!
Note: those who actually need this feature (Canooks, Alaskans, etc) please don't flame, I wasn't referring to you.
My neighbor has remote start on her Navigator. I love seeing that thing running in the driveway every morning.
I actually caught it running "by accident" this summer. What a waste!
Note: those who actually need this feature (Canooks, Alaskans, etc) please don't flame, I wasn't referring to you.
Wo ai Zheng!
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 654
From: Columbus, OH
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Not to mention more "false advertising" lawsuits from people who think that sitting there in the driveway is good for mpg.
Eco Accelerometrist
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,191
From: Winnipeg, MB
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Ugh!
My neighbor has remote start on her Navigator. I love seeing that thing running in the driveway every morning.
I actually caught it running "by accident" this summer. What a waste!
Note: those who actually need this feature (Canooks, Alaskans, etc) please don't flame, I wasn't referring to you.
My neighbor has remote start on her Navigator. I love seeing that thing running in the driveway every morning.
I actually caught it running "by accident" this summer. What a waste!
Note: those who actually need this feature (Canooks, Alaskans, etc) please don't flame, I wasn't referring to you.
I'm a "Canook" and even at -40F during the dept of our Manitoba winters I find these remote starters a total disgrace and an environmental nightmare in any vehicle let alone on a fuel efficient hybrid vehicle.
Cheers;
MSantos
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Posts: 1,102
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Glad to hear you can do without and welcome back!
Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 27
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
remote start shutdown after it idle for 10 min.I think thats better than running outside in snow starting the car with key, let car idle for more than 10 min and not to mention letting the cold air inside the house.when the cold air came to the house you have to higher the thermostat burn more fuel than the 10 min the car idle.
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 941
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Pana: I think what MSantos is getting at is that you should not be warming your car up by running the engine (whether it's manually or remotely), but by an electric block heater. (I know he is a big fan of his 
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 467
Re: 08 Civics have remote start option
Called dealership to order this option for my Hybrid. It is listed as not compatible. The dealer is going to call Honda technical support to find out if it truly is not compatible.
Once I get an answer back I will post it. If anyone else finds out before me then please post !!
Once I get an answer back I will post it. If anyone else finds out before me then please post !!
