MotoCARR Tech & DIY

DIY, fix, mazda, miata, motocarr, window - February 06, 2016

Miata Window Removal and Cheap Slow Window Roller Fix

-The part number I used is Everbilt 3/8 in. x 1 in. Nylon Spacer-815118 found at Home DepotLink on Home Depot(Picture shown is not accurate): http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-x-1-in-Nylon-Spacer-815118/204276577-Another part number I have seen used is Lowes 1-3/8" x 3/8 Nylon Spacer is used, P/N #880448 if you can find it.-Grease used on the spacer and window track is Shin-Etsu typically found at Honda, P/N 08798-9013. Google the part number and it most likely will come up on Amazon for ~$15The hole of the spacer is ok for the bolt hole on the window, however you will have to counter sink the head...

DIY: How to install a remote start, Installation

Hopefully you aren't starting with an ignition harness like this..........it's obvious that there has been something installed here before based on the butt connectors(which should never be used on an ignition harness in my opinion) so we will need to clean this up as we go. Remote Start Pre-wire I typically like to do some wiring of the remote start before I actually install it in a car. Essentially remove and or cap off wires that will not be used during the installation, as well as making as many connections as possible of ignition/immobilizer bypasses and interfaces. I'm trying...

What is a remote start?

What is a remote start? Wikipedia sums it up as a radio controlled device, which is installed in a vehicle by the factory or an aftermarket installer to preheat or cool the vehicle before the owner gets into it. Once activated, by pushing a button on a special keychain remote, it starts the vehicle automatically for a predetermined time. Different models have keyless entry as well. Most newer vehicles need some kind of bypass module to bypass the factory anti-theft system, so the vehicle can be started without the ignition key in the ignition, this is bypassed only to start the vehicle,...

Overview: Directed's DIY Ready Remote Brand Remote Start Install - 1990 Mazda Miata

Quick and easy remote start install done on a 1990 Mazda Miata. Unit used is a 24921 Ready Remote Remote Start made by Directed Electronics.Couple things to note:-We did not install a hood pin because the battery is in the back-Door locks not mentioned because this car has manual locks.

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alarm, DIY, Installation, motocarr, remote start, starter - September 17, 2015

Car Remote Starter Wires Explained. 24921 Ready Remote Remote Start Directed Electronics

Brief rundown of what each wire does on a basic remote start. Note there are no lock wires explained..........because there aren't any on this unit :)24921 Ready Remote Remote Start