Hello all, I had a remote start/keyless entry system installed on my previous car, and would also like to install it on my current car, 93 Z28. It has power locks, so I know the keyless entry is going to be OK. Its also an A4, so no issues there either.

Has anyone installed this type of system themselves, and how difficult was it? Anyone have any tips before I try and do this myself? I am an electrnoics tech, and have a degree in electronics, so this type of thing doesnt really jump out and scare me. My main concern is doing the job right and not harming my car. I was also wanting some suggestions for doing this install for under $150. If it is at all possible, I wouldnt mind having an alarm as well, but only if that is in the budget. I understand I would be better off doing the keyless, start, and possible alarm all at the same time to avoid confusion.

So, anyone got and guides for 4th gens or any brand specific recommendations? Should I just pay someone to do this, or is it really not as difficult as everyone suggests it is? Thanks for any input.

 

I installed auto start on my first car a long time ago, a chev cavalier, I would not do it again, it is pretty messy with a lot of wires to connect. I would rather pay someone than do it again. Installing an amp is one thing, but an alarm with autostart is a whole new ball of wax.

 

Pay somebody. The guys that always claim to have electronics degrees seem to butcher their cars the most. That aside, 4th gens are pretty easy, some wires are pretty tricky to get to. So here's the wiring for it, and have fun with those 5 wire locks, they are a bitch and a half...

DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - CHEVROLET / CAMARO / 1993 / Remote Start

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12volts red + ignition harness

Starter yellow + ignition harness

Second Starter

Ignition pink + ignition harness

Second Ignition

Third Ignition

Accessory orange + right of drivers kick

Second Accessory

Keysense

Power Lock 5wi
Notes: Non-keyless versions: Use light blue for lock and dark blue for unlock. Both wires are located in either door harness. The passenger switch is the master switch. Keyless versions: Use red/black for lock and orange/black for unlock. Both wires are located in the passengers kick panel at the keyless entry module. Do NOT use the orange power wire at the keyless module or door lock switch to power your door lock relays. The passenger switch is the master switch.

Power Unlock 5wi
Notes: Non-keyless versions: Use light blue for lock and dark blue for unlock. Both wires are located in either door harness. The passenger switch is the master switch. Keyless versions: Use red/black for lock and orange/black for unlock. Both wires are located in the passengers kick panel at the keyless entry module. Do NOT use the orange power wire at the keyless module or door lock switch to power your door lock relays. The passenger switch is the master switch.

Non-keyless versions: Use light blue for lock and dark blue for unlock. Both wires are located in either door harness. The passenger switch is the master switch. Keyless versions: Use red/black for lock and orange/black for unlock. Both wires are located in the passengers kick panel at the keyless entry module. Do NOT use the orange power wire at the keyless module or door lock switch to power your door lock relays. The passenger switch is the master switch.

Lock Motor gray keyless entry module
Notes: The keyless entry module is located in the passengers kick panel.

Unlock Motor tan keyless entry module
Notes: The keyless entry module is located in the passengers kick panel.

Parking Lights+ brown drivers kick panel

Parking Lights-

Hazards

Turn Signal(L)

Turn Signal(R)

Reverse Light

Door Trigger gray - behind left rear speaker
Notes: You can also use gray/black in drivers kick panel on some models.

Dome Supervision

Trunk/Hatch Pin tied in with door

Hood Pin

Trunk/Hatch Release black/white + low in the passengers kick

Power Sliding Door

Factory Alarm Arm

Factory Alarm Disarm

Disarm No Unlock

Tachometer white or red/black ac coil/dist. assembly
Notes: White-V6, red/black-V8. Location is front of left cylinder head for V6 and at a 4 pin plug at the passenger side valve cover for the V8.

Wait to start

Brake Wire lt. blue or yellow + at brake switch

Parking Brake

Horn Trigger black - black conn. st. column

Memory Seat 1

Memory Seat 2

Memory Seat 3

Interface Module: Category:
Immobilizer Bypass Required:
Yes Type:
VATS
Part #: 652T resistor pack
Alternate Part1 #: DesignTech 20402
Alternate Part2 #: DesignTech 29402
Notes: See DirectFax document 1049 for interface information.
Smart Starter Kill Relays: Not Available

 

wake the dead.
I bought a project 93 z and got only the ing. key w/o the chip.
so i need keyless entry and i would love to wire in this ebay kit to remote start too. whatcha think : http://cgi.ebay.com/REMOTE-KEYLESS-E...QQcmdZViewItem
I know everyone is going to say oh geezz that sh*t.
But if its going to cost more its not worth it to me.....

 

the camaro isn't the hardest, yet not the easiest car to do. it's straight forward until you get to the 5 wire locks (pass kick) and the relay for hatch pop. it'll take you about a 12 pack.

 

they are not very easy to do and i would not reccomend attempting it unless you have at least some electrical backround, and i dont mean that you hooked up some speakers once. it will take a long time and if you screw something up alot of harm can be done

 

true, but only one way to learn

 

My first remote start/keyless install was on my 94 camaro and I had no problems. Feel free to PM me and I can send you a whole ton of information, as well bfranker has a write up on his website i believe

 

installing an alarm isn't that hard. you just have to take your time and make sure you follow the instructions to the letter and disconnect the battery. My first install I forgot that step and when I went to hook up the remote start and starter kill I burnt a hole through my knife when I cut the ignition wire and blew a 60amp waffle fuse. Google and this site are more than enough to get anyone through the install. Getting past the passkey is super easy. Get out the ol dvom and set it to ohms and see what pellet you have. Gm had only 15 I think. When you find the ohms go to radio shack and get a resistor to match your key and you can plug it in the harness behind the key cylinder. Cost like 20 cents which beats the 60 dollar module. The hardest part about installing an alarm on these cars is the bcm shuts down power to every thing so you have to wake it up for door locks and window roll up. If you are looking at installing an alarm I say if you have a couple of days to fool around then go for.

 

Not to beat a dead horse here but the previous owner of my 94 z half *** attempted to install one of these in my car and it has caused a ton of problems due to his inability to take his time and finish the job completely. hardly any of my power accessories work right now and im still trying to get it straightened up....just my .02....