Keyless entry

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Sun 27 Oct 2002 17:13
Keyless entry - malcolm
Having lost the remote for my Honda Civic and costing the thick end of £100 to replace, I have decided to replace it with a radio controlled device instead of the next to useless infra red system fitted as standard.
Can anyone recommend a suitable keyless entry system, diy or technician fit or should I have an alarm fitted inc. keyless entry but minus an immobilisor, which is fitted as standard.
Regards Malcolm.
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Mon 28 Oct 2002 01:32
Keyless entry - Dave_TD
Any remote locking kit fitted by a technician, or indeed an accessory shop-bought alarm with locking interface, would cost you at least the same as another Honda remote. Best to swallow hard, pay up and at least have the original kit again.
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Mon 28 Oct 2002 07:36
Keyless entry - Dorian
If you want, try Maplin Electronics (www.maplin.co.uk)

I've just had a quick look and they do several kits for car security, indluding a Universal Keyless Entry System for under £50

There's other kits on their site that handle central locking and stuff.
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Mon 28 Oct 2002 08:33
Keyless entry - John Davis
Yes, Maplins would, in my book, be the place to go. I fitted out my old MK1 Nissan Prairie (non central locking) with five lock actuators, alarm, immobiliser etc, etc,from Maplins,for about £120. I found the complete installation easy to install but with just the basic central unit and remote "key", I should think that it should be possible to adapt it to the Honda setup.
Maplins are very helpful and, I am sure they would advise on a suitable basic system to replace the infra red operation with one using remote radio control.
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