Can I add a remote key to my car?

Buying a car with a remote keyless entry system was a luxury many decades ago.By pressing a button on a remote control, you could get into your vehicle.Only the lowest trim levels on the most expensive vehicles exclude this feature.In cold climates where ice and snow obscure the key cylinder in the winter, remote locking systems are a true godsend.

You don't have to put a key into a mechanical cylinder in the door to use keyless entry.The first systems were on the doors of the Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Lincoln Continental Mark VI and the Lincoln Town Car.In 1982, the first car to have a remote keyless entry system was a French-made car.Shortly after that, the American Motor Company offered a number of their vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKS) as an option.

It is possible for your local mobile enhancement retailer to add a keyless entry system to almost any vehicle.The data control network in your car or truck can be connected to a remote system if it comes with electronic door lock buttons.If your car doesn't have power locks of any kind, your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer can add factory lock motors or aftermarket solenoids, then connect those to a remote-control system.There are a few solutions for the rare vacuum-operated door lock systems found in old Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Most factory-installed systems have limited range compared to aftermarket options.Most tucker out at about 150 feet, while the better factory-installed systems work up to 250 feet.Consumers want to double-check that their vehicle is locked before they go to sleep.Telematics interface uses cellular data communication to allow for control from the other side of the world, and aftermarket keyless systems can work from as far away as 3 miles away.

Visit your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer if you want to upgrade your vehicle with a keyless entry system.Take the vehicle you want to upgrade with you so they can check it over and give you an accurate, detailed quote of what will be involved to complete the integration process.The quality of work done is more important than the price of the upgrade.If you're unsure, look for certificates in the store and be sure to pick the most experienced shop.The last thing you want is someone messing with your vehicle's wiring.

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and American cars had remote keys in the 1980's.

Dave has worked in the mobile electronics industry since 1988 in almost every capacity, including roles as a Retail Salesperson, Installer, Sales Representative, Technical Trainer, and Product Development Manager for some of the largest car audio companies.Dave started his writing career in 2000 as the Technical Editor of a Toronto-based car audio magazine and has reviewed more than 450 products.Dave is considered an industry expert when it comes to explaining how mobile audio components work and has created thousands of articles to share that knowledge.He is the Editor-in-Chief at BestCarAudio.com and the Head Writer for 1sixty8 media.

The car audio shop in St. Louis was contacted by the owner of the Huracn.