daczone Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I finally got around to installing this. Installation was pretty easy. 6 wires (+12, ACC, IGN, START, GROUND, and one to the brake pedal). Push once and ACC, Push again and IGN and stepping on the brake while pushing it starts the motor. Also requires a RFID on the keyfob within range. So it won't just start for anyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 What did it cost to do this? More info on the install please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 That's actually pretty cool. I was expecting this thread to be "I'm a cheap redneck and I bypassed the ignition because it broke" kinda deal. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 About $37 is what this cost to do. All of the wiring is real easy to get to. I removed my lock completely. The instructions tell you to break a key off in the ON position for the locking steering, but works better to remove it. If you search RFID engine lock on Ebay you will find them. It will learn other RFID fobs as well. Comes with 2. It doesn't have the distance of my Prius (but the fobs aren't powered either). It beeps upon the presence of the RFid fob. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XRFID+Engine+Lock&_nkw=RFID+Engine+Lock&_sacat=0 I put my sensor ring under my console, so I just lay my keys right there. I plan to add 2 cup holders and will just toss the keys into one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Pretty cool, someone did this (with a slightly different & more expensive kit) on another forum to a car a while back, since then I have been thinking about it. Probably won't and definitely won't for a while, but still cool Have you explored options to add auto locking/unlocking doors when you walk away to up to the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 If you have seen a Prius, 3rd gen they use a battery in the keyfob and have about a 6 foot range. So the keys stay in your pocket. They don't autolock the doors but when you walk up the vehicle the interior light comes on and if you walk away from a running vehicle it beeps at you. This system is much more primitive, It beeps when it detects the key which is a nice touch. I wired mine so that the brake must be applied to start (like the Prius). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Interesting. What happens if it loses communication with the key while it's running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Nothing in either case (RFID starter or Pruis) It's only to START the car. Though the Prius will display KEY NOT IN CAR on the display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Don't misunderstand, but why? You still need the right item to start the car and still have to follow a set protocol. What is the benefit over just using a key? It is cool though, and looks 'factory'. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Because for me... My other car is a Prius. At first I thought the lack of a key was the stupidist thing. I'd get the car with the keyfob in my hand and throw it into the center console only to then realize later I left my keyfob in the car. I soon realized I never needed to take the keyfob out of my pocket. The push the key button to remove the key in the Pathfinder drove me nuts so I started looking for an alternative. For me that's why I did it. I get crap from my coworkers for driving a Prius, but one ride and it will convence most people. Gets 50 MPG, Mine has 18" rims on it and with 98 HP gas and 36 HP electric it's pretty snappy off the line with the instant torque from the electric motor. I bought the Pathfinder for the 4WD in the winter and to haul my quads. It works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Ahh, so you are lazy. Got it... That is a big Just Kidding, for the record. So it is what you have gotten used to... Ok, good enough for me. I generally have a 'if it ain't broke' attitude myself, which is why I asked. You don't have to sell your Prius to me, but it seems you still have some insecurities about it. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yes I am Lazy... You nailed it. Well my last couple of cars were: Suzuki Sidekick with a RX7 Turbo motor swap (standalone EFI) and NOS fed. Nissan 350Z Mazda Miata (Summer fun) Ford SportTrac with a lift and big tires and THAT is the reason for the Prius. I lifted it and put wheels and tires on it and it got 13 MPH with that horrible 4.6 liter V8 So I sold it and bought the Prius. My next car will probably be a Tesla after the Prius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Interesting...Wonder if this would fix the "worn out key...click when trying to start issues!" Good job, looks clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've had this now for a few months and still love it. Starts up every time. It beeps at you if you leave your key in the car. One thing I did change was I originally installed it per the instructions so I had to press the brake to start/stop. Since I have a stick which already has the starter interrupt I removed that piece so I don't have to step on the brake to start/stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasttunes Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I was expecting for it to be more expensive. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daczone Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I was expecting for it to be more expensive. Nice! That's the beauty of this kit. It's inexpensive! Looks cool, works fantastic. I removed the press the brake safety feature (in which you had to step on the brake to start or turn the motor off. Just seems unneeded. Since I have a manual you have to press in the clutch to start it, and although pressing the brake to start was no big deal, stepping on the brake to turn the motor off seemed silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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