Okay, the security light on the dash lights up on occasion (like every 5 or 6 months) while driving. Also, the passkey system prevents me from starting the car every now and then (5 times since I've owned the car, this morning being the 5th). I got the car brand new 5 or so years ago.
I've taken it in before to be serviced and the usual response is "if we can't duplicate it, we can't fix it." The last time I took it in (a year ago), they claimed it was a problem with the ignition switch. Obviously, it didn't fix it.
So, I've looked around on google, and have seen a couple sites with threads talking about the passkey modules being flaky. And I noticed that with remote start, they install a bypass module to get past the security in place.
I called the dealership and they guy quoted me $300 to replace the passkey module if it is faulty. I'm not sure if independent shops will do this sort of work, but I plan on calling a couple places later today.
I looked online, and remote start systems are approximately the same price or less with a bypass module.
So, should I try taking it in to see if I can get the problem fixed or do you think that I can bypass it altogether with a remote start system?
I've taken it in before to be serviced and the usual response is "if we can't duplicate it, we can't fix it." The last time I took it in (a year ago), they claimed it was a problem with the ignition switch. Obviously, it didn't fix it.
So, I've looked around on google, and have seen a couple sites with threads talking about the passkey modules being flaky. And I noticed that with remote start, they install a bypass module to get past the security in place.
I called the dealership and they guy quoted me $300 to replace the passkey module if it is faulty. I'm not sure if independent shops will do this sort of work, but I plan on calling a couple places later today.
I looked online, and remote start systems are approximately the same price or less with a bypass module.
So, should I try taking it in to see if I can get the problem fixed or do you think that I can bypass it altogether with a remote start system?
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