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Originally Posted by exhdo1
Did you have any of the systems that required you to tape your spare key inside the steering column. If so, what was your experience and would you recommend them?
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It's not the system that requires it, it's the vehicle. And if the key is actually inserted rather than the newer keyless entry types, there's more to it than simply taping a key near the ignition.
Only the one on my GTO needed a spare key, (the only vehicle I've owned with theft deterrent keys) and it took some trial and error to get it right. When I had mine done, there were no modules for OEM theft deterrent keys for my car. There was some soldering, a relay, and some other odds and ends necessary to make it work. My current vehicles both have Vipers alarm/remote starters. Viper hadn't seen a GTO when I had mine put in.
I was an installer in the late 80's/early 90's, and did a few of these. Now I pay someone else, but keep my eyes and hands on the process, so I know what's been done. I worked in the home A/V side of the company that did my GTO, and even at that some of the work was halfass. It took me a while to get it straightened out. Sad.
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