R3dLine

I'm looking at getting a compustar remote starter/alarm installed. I know a bunch of people who has them installed and use it on a regular basis and never had any issues. I have also heard a lot about the starters causing fires. Just wondering how accurate that is? And what might be the reasons why it has happened.

thanks in advanced!

jdmcivic

i have a compustart in my civic, and no issues so far, have had it for couple of months now. the fire issue might have been related un-proper install. as long as you get it installed professionally i think you should be OK, unless the installer is crack head.

DumbasSi

I have never heard of them causing fires. Any links to this info?

thrill_house

Ive been using remote car starters in my vehicles for over 6 years now without and problems, Ive actually been using the same compustar unit for over 3 years without any issues to speak of. As someone else had mentioned the fires were most likely linked to improper install or something like that.

cr8tive_leo

If it's not installed by Audio Heaven or one of the other site sponsors, fire may occur...




j/k about the fire.

R3dLine

LOL ... trust me I'll be getting it professionally installed, I personally wouldn't want to mess around with all that wiring.

I've just heard about the possibility of remote starters causing fires through word of mouth, that's why I wanted to see what you all thought or knew about it.

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

Never heard of them causing fires..

but if they did, it would be as the others have said and they were installed wrong.

spike

I have never heard of them catching fire, and we have them installed alot on customers vehicles.

R3dLine

Thanks for all of your input I feel a bit more relieved now!

The Prophet

any electrical device installed in a car can cause a fire if not installed properly.

raman

Make sure the installer is qualified

d16y8

I've had a compustar 2way alarm/starter for over 6 years now and my car has never caught on fire.

trunk_munkey

Been doing starters and alarms for 15 yrs. The problem you talk about is some cheep units do not come with proper fusing and or relay size. This becomes a major problem when something does short. If the wiring or relays are not sized properly they will burn. It is not a common problem and if you have a professional do the install it's not a problem.