OnYep...I agree. Autostart is a bad idea.
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From: "Bill " <bdoyle@backpacker.com>
To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:00:49 -0000
Subject: [Peugeot-L] Re: 505 87 alarm w/autostart manual tranny
> I don't like the idea of a remote starter.
>
> I read the book, DRIVE IT FOREVER by Robert Sikorsky. and here is what he has to say:
>
> "Once you have started a cold engine and the oil pressure gauge or light indicates normal,
> place the car gently in gear and get moving. No more than fifteen seconds of engine idling
> should be required. Do not try to warm the engine by prolonged idling. Years ago this was
> the accepted practice, but with today's engines and increased knowledge of the mechanics
> of engine wear and fuel economy, most engineers are in agreement that prolonged idling
> of a cold engine will only do harm. A cold idling engine won't warm as fast, lubricate as
> efficiently, or burn gasoline as completely as one that is under load. Get that car moving
> as fast as possible because this hastens the warm-up, and permits the oil to circulate
> better, lubricating vital points at the exact time when they need they most need it. Use
> slow to moderate speeds the first few miles and don't race or gun the engine."
>
> -Bill
>
On
> --- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, "N9TE" <Fujitsu@t...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I'm doing my homework on installing an alarm. My last install went great
> > and it has an autostart - something I've grown to appreciate.
> >
> > I'd like to do this on my 505, however, you must be certain that the car
> > isn't in gear when it autostarts (obvious). There are numerous stories on
> > the net where some dude sent his car driving off this way.
> >
> > Is there any way to rig up something that will give a 0/1 voltage when
> > in/out of gear? Ya, I know, I'm fishing big time.
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts!
> >
> > K o l l
> > 87S
> >
>
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