Nobody has installed remote start yet, because none of the normal places can do it. This has been discussed in several threads earlier. Please search next time.

 

I installed remote start in my Murano with Intellikey....t's a bitch and costs a lot but hey, if you want it it's not impossible. You do need to be good with a soldering iron and you can kiss your warranty good-bye.

 

This stereo guy I know, said that companies like dei are working on a remote starter for the smart key cars, they version will be the same as facotry style remotes, smart keys, but the fob will be aftermarket, and will work the same way and even better than factory. So if they are working on it, than its just a matter of time till we see them, bet it will be real expensive.. I'm thinking they might try to make aftermarket kits for cars that dont come with smart keys..

 

Any updates on this? I want an alarm/auto start, but don't want to carry around 2 remotes. Ive been searching threads but cant find an answer. help.

 

Man, and to think, once upon a time, cars didn't come with keyless entry, radios, air conditioning, heaters, seatbelts, power steering and brakes, cruise control, turn-key starting, starters for that matter, nor even windshields, and here's someone who refuses to buy a can because he can't get a remote starter for a car with a piece of brand new technology that prevents him from needing to ever remove the car's keys to get into the vehicle, start it up, and drive away.

There's something wrong with this world, I tell you...

 

Remote start came with miines when i bought it from the autcion the only problem i have is with getting the old keyless entry and theft deterrent system in it

 

Remote start came with miines when i bought it from the autcion the only problem i have is with getting the old keyless entry and theft deterrent system in it

Isn't your car an '03?
We're talking about the '07's.

 

One easy work-around that I have mentioned before that would probably work. Is that if you bought an extra IntelliKey and had a Viper (or other reputable system) installed. It would work, because there is a key inside, and you wouldn't have to worry about not being able to lock it inside as long as you had a key in your pocket still. It would just cost you an extra couple hundred dollars above the remote start system to get the extra key.

 

Hmmm... I didn't think that a remote starter would be such a big deal since my dealer offered it as an option when I bought my car. It was one of those standard package deals with the extra paint treatment, rust proofing and the like. I passed on it so I don't know what sort of system they would have installed.

 

Man, and to think, once upon a time, cars didn't come with keyless entry, radios, air conditioning, heaters, seatbelts, power steering and brakes, cruise control, turn-key starting, starters for that matter, nor even windshields, and here's someone who refuses to buy a can because he can't get a remote starter for a car with a piece of brand new technology that prevents him from needing to ever remove the car's keys to get into the vehicle, start it up, and drive away.

There's something wrong with this world, I tell you...

You're right. But if I were on the fence about the Altima and another car that could have remote start, it would be a major ding against the Altima. Honestly, I couldn't care less about the Intellikey - what's the difference if I don't have to take the key out of my pocket, I still have to carry it around. Now, get me a completely keyless car that works from my thumb print or something, and then I will give up my remote start!

 

I couldn't care less about the Intellikey - what's the difference if I don't have to take the key out of my pocket, I still have to carry it around.

I don't get this, who in the world would OWN a car but no type of set of keys, i mean i guess if your homeless and own a 07 Altima with a smart key you could very well argue the point that "what the hell is the point i still have to carry the dam thing with me and thats bullshit since i don't have to carry any keys on me right now"

Just strap it to your regular HOME keys or Work keys, or any type of keys that you carry, and that stack of keys will never have to leave your pocket unlike before(without the smart key).

 

PLEASE REMEMBER. it's a convenience feature, not a groundbreaking feature that will revolutionize the car industry.

the intellikey is meant to make it easier for drivers to get into their car and load it without having to dig through pockets with keys. of course you still need a free hand to open the door, but it's still better than having to fish through pockets.

if having a remote start is really that important to you, then don't get the nissans. my guess, though, is that with all these cars makers putting intellikey systems as standard, OEM manufacturers will adjust and make a system compatible with such. so if you can wait, then wait.

for me though, i used to live in an area that had snow 6 months of the year. yeah a remote start would've been nice to warm up the car, but having to wipe snow off and scrape ice off (yes i know that can be resolved with a remote start), gives my car time to warmup anyway.

either way. remote starts are illegal for manuals, so this is a non-issue for me.

 

remote starts are illegal for manuals, so this is a non-issue for me.

Wow... I had never heard that. I have a friend that has a manuals Tiberon with remote start. Is this true everywhere?

 

actually it is illegal, unless the manufacturer has a neutral safety built into the alarm. compustar i think makes one.

 

The intelligent key was just a quirky feature that I didn't appreciate until I actually owned the car. I surprised myself at how much I love this feature! Yes, I have to have the key in my pocket but it is SO nice not having to dig through my pockets for the key. (Especially in this sub zero weather we're having at hte moment in Chicago.) Add in my bluetooth phone and I don't have to take anything out of my pocket to drive this car and receive phone calls.

I love it!

 

EDIT - You guys are right, I'm a dumb@ss, there is no factory remote start option on the 2007 Altima. My mistake.

You are aware that it is available from the factory with remote start, right?

In my opinion, even if this is an expensive option it beats the hell out of sending in joe electrical guy to splice in an aftermarket solution.

There are a couple things that are stopping me from getting an Alitma, the first being the fact that I haven't sold my car and another one is the difficulty in resolving getting "remote start" for the vehicle...

Anyone have it installed or have a solution?
Thanks in advance.

 

The new Altima isn't available with Factory remote start... It may be something that dealers are offering, but that's the same as "Joe electricial guy"...are you talking about another car?

 

I'm certain that the remote start offered for my 2007 Altima was a dealer installed option not a factory one.

 

nissan doesn't offer factory installed remote starts. dealers do it as a dealer-added option.

as for remote starters and manual transmissions being illegal, it depends on the state you live in. couldn't find much info online. i guess you'd have to call your dmv to find out.

 

Its great that the dealers offer it as an option, and I'd love to look into it -- but so far I don't think they've figured out what to do with the hybrid, since when the car's not moving, the whole point is to have the engine off. Might have to rely on the heated seats alone, but I'll remain hopeful that someone will be enterprising enough to work it out....

 

My guess is that it would be pretty straight forward to tell the engine to turn on. If I could get my hands on the Service Manual for the Hybrid specifically, I would check it out for you. I don't think it's out yet though. My guess is that there is a controller wire that you would basically just have to send voltage across to turn it on. After combing through all of those service manuals, I bet I could come up with a way to wire a remote start.

 

Anyone know if there's a remote starter available for the 07 altima yet? I drive a 3.5 SE Premium Pkg and still haven't heard of any remote starter for the car!!! I have a 400 dollar paper weight sitting on my desk at home because i couldn't put my old one in the Altima. Are there any available that I just don't know about??? Thanks all

 

I leave my keys in my briefcase or backpack. I rarely ever take them out of there. I even throw my stuff in the back seat and can still start the car. I kinda like it.

I do think it wouldn't have been that much more difficult to make the remote start standard. Although, this was discussed in great detail in another thread.

 

Yes yes....but what about a remote starter???? Hmmmmm???? Anyone?

 

To do a remote start, you need an extra key fob that needs to be left in the car. A client of Mine has a G35X that has remote start and the intelligent key system. He has an extra key hidden up under the dash.

As far as a keyless world, we are getting there. With now the intelligent key for the car and My Proximity access card, I can get anywhere on campus I need with no keys. Houses now have remotes or push button combinations (and I'm sure soon proximity fobs/cards). fingerprint readers on computers are becomming common and computers are integrating into our houses and businesses at more than just the internet/word processing/entertainment level.

It's coming so don't be too quick to judge those that talk about a keyless world.

As for remote start. live in an area where you have two seasons; winter and "not as much winter", an appreciation will arise for keyless entry.

~SB

 

It's coming so don't be too quick to judge those that talk about a keyless world.

~SB

But we're not there yet, nor will we be there anytime soon, so while you own a 2007 automobile CHANCES ARE YOU OWN SOME SORT OF KEYS!

 

On a side note, ....still trying to get used to the push start button . Way too many scenarios play out that make me nervous to have such ease of use. Remote would just add to the scenarios...

 

I'm still trying to get used to not having it in the ridgeline. I drive the Altima most of the time and when i go to shut off the ridgeline, I'm looking for a button.

I like it, it is a simple device that once pushed, will keep the starter going until the car is started or stops after a certain amount of time.

~SB

 

mmmm.... i remember when i first get into this frum(at least 2 months ago) someone mention that in NY there is a store or first store who known how to do a remote started on our car too bad i'm way too far a way from NY so it has nothing to do with me. Search if u in that side.

 

With a "smart key", the car checks to see if the key is in the car, and then it enables the starter switch. Remote start would have to bypass this part of the "smart key" logic, or you would lose the security portion. I mean, if you keep the key in the car all the time, then the starter swich is always enabled. Even if you lock your doors, all a thief would have to do is to break a window, or jimmy the door lock, then start the car and drive away. So, it just seems to me that the remote start should connect somewhere ahead of (in parallel with?) the module that detects the I key, and enables start. Leaving the key in the car may work, but it just seems risky to me. The manual trans also has a switch attached to the clutch, so you can't start the car without depressing the clutch. Bypassing that is probably illegal, so that would limit remote start to the CVT.