[DML] Re: Overtemp monitor / "dummy light"?

["ryanpwright" <yahoo1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Yes, monitoring the engine is a big problem with a remote starter. If
> it is a 5-speed and you left it in gear you will surprise the
> neighbors!!!!!! You also should worry about oil pressure. I would
> install a neutral switch if possible and an engine monitor which could
> shut the engine down if the oil pressure got low or the temp got high.
> You also need an interlock so it cannot be activated if the engine is
> already running so you don't damage the starter or flywheel. In some
> areas there are laws against idling a motor more than a few minutes.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757

David -

The car is a 5 speed, however my system already has provisions for
this. The car will only remote start if it is first exited and all
doors closed with the engine running. Once you close both doors, the
engine stops, doors lock, alarm arms itself and the car is
remote-start ready. This guarantees the car is not in gear without a
neutral switch. If a door is opened before remote-start is activated,
the feature is automatically killed and the car will not remote start
until the above procedure is repeated.

It also can not be activated while the engine is already running.
There is a tach sensor input into the alarm system, so it won't try to
auto-start it. There is also an ignition interlock so you can't
manually activate the starter with the key if the engine is running,
either.

Monitoring oil pressure sounds like a good idea, too. If that ends up
being easy to implement (anyone know how??) I'll add it. Simply
providing +12V or a hook to ground when pressure drops below a
threshold would be enough.

-Ryan








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