Maybe a remote kill switch, though, so you don't have to wait around that extra minute
or so until the turbo cools down. It might be more trouble than it's worth, though.
- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, "Brian White" <brian@b...> wrote:
>
> Yep...I agree. Autostart is a bad idea.
>
>
>
> ---------- Original Message -----------
> From: "Bill " <bdoyle@b...>
> 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
> >
> > --- 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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