Re: Remote car start via phone?

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

Bob Worthy wrote:
> "Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:XJ0Cg.345089$iF6.83209@xxxxxxxxxxx
>  > In Vancouver, if you idle your engine for longer than 3 minutes while
> > parked anywhere, you're subject to an $80.00 fine.  This has something
> > to do with lowering emission levels.  This, of course, never even
> > crossed your mind.  Having a "warm and toasty" car is far more important
> > after that long plane trip...
>
> Just out of curiosity, while the car is idling, is the steering wheel and
> gear shift unlocked?

No.

With mine, you have to put the key in the ignition and turn it on. If
you turn on any big draw electrical item (like headlights) before you
do that, even stepping on the brakes, it will cause the car to shut
off.