Remote Start retrofit MY12

Smithy37 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 15:14

I have seen over on the SwedeSpeed forum that a remote start package can now be retrofitted to certain Volvo models by authorised Volvo dealers. Price appears to be around the $400/$500 range.
Is this something that is just specific to the US market or may it be applicable to the UK market?
A quick google seems to take me to the US site.

I also noticed this:

http://www.viper.com/SmartStart/Features.aspx

Wondered if there was a European equivalent.

It gets cold up here in the North East and something like remote starting would be really cool.

Ta

Harvey1512 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 15:26

If that can work then why do I have to depress the clutch at the moment to start the car? Great idea to get the car started and defrost the windscreen without leaving your warm home though. Interesting one.

Smithy37 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Harvey1512

If that can work then why do I have to depress the clutch at the moment to start the car? Great idea to get the car started and defrost the windscreen without leaving your warm home though. Interesting one.

We might also have the added complication of working on Automatics only, which would rule me out unfortunately.

Seems to be a bouyant after market demand though looking through Google, shame they all seem to be US based.

*Edit*
Here is the Link to Volvo US
http://www.volvocars.com/us/sales-se...ote-start.aspx

wimorrison · Jan 3rd, 2013, 17:26

is it not illegal to have a car running on a public road without a driver controlling it within the UK?

If I am correct it would mean that it could work for those of us that have private drives, not for anyone that uses a public road or other space

Excellent idea if it can be retrofitted in the UK though

subaqua · Jan 3rd, 2013, 20:06

when i had a jeep remote start was a US option but not available in the UK , dealer said it was to do with construction and use regs. not sure how true the last bit was

Ninja59 · Jan 3rd, 2013, 20:45

Not available over here on any cars for that reason, another potential issue is your insurance.

subaqua · Jan 4th, 2013, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Ninja59

Not available over here on any cars for that reason, another potential issue is your insurance.

there is also the leaving any car at cold idle isn't good for it in the long term.

griffjnr · Jan 5th, 2013, 20:40

I'm going to have it fitted, I have used remote start on my Chevy and its really useful and a nice feature. I'll let you know how it works out.

griffjnr · Jan 6th, 2013, 08:35

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Originally Posted by griffjnr

I'm going to have it fitted, I have used remote start on my Chevy and its really useful and a nice feature. I'll let you know how it works out.

I called the dealer and its a software upgrade to the car. I'll find out more and let you know.

wimorrison · Jan 6th, 2013, 09:07

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Originally Posted by griffjnr

I called the dealer and its a software upgrade to the car. I'll find out more and let you know.

Hmmm, I think that would prevent anyone this side of the pond having it installed

I have been told before that Volvo will only install updates/additions that re approved for the market that the car was built for, hence a UK spec may not be permitted to have this installed.

I wonder, do you get an additional remote control, otherwise how do you start it?

Jan 3rd, 2013, 15:14	#1
Smithy37 New Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2013 11:11 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Middlesbrough	Remote Start retrofit MY12 I have seen over on the SwedeSpeed forum that a remote start package can now be retrofitted to certain Volvo models by authorised Volvo dealers. Price appears to be around the $400/$500 range. Is this something that is just specific to the US market or may it be applicable to the UK market? A quick google seems to take me to the US site. I also noticed this: http://www.viper.com/SmartStart/Features.aspx Wondered if there was a European equivalent. It gets cold up here in the North East and something like remote starting would be really cool. Ta __________________ MY 12 V60 D5 Sapphire black manual. Fully loaded

Jan 3rd, 2013, 15:26	#2
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	If that can work then why do I have to depress the clutch at the moment to start the car? Great idea to get the car started and defrost the windscreen without leaving your warm home though. Interesting one. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	is it not illegal to have a car running on a public road without a driver controlling it within the UK? If I am correct it would mean that it could work for those of us that have private drives, not for anyone that uses a public road or other space Excellent idea if it can be retrofitted in the UK though __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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subaqua Master Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2019 15:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London	when i had a jeep remote start was a US option but not available in the UK , dealer said it was to do with construction and use regs. not sure how true the last bit was __________________ Diver, Cyclist, Volvo driver. Cymraeg ac yn falch

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Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Not available over here on any cars for that reason, another potential issue is your insurance.

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griffjnr VOC Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2019 13:32 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Hampshire	I'm going to have it fitted, I have used remote start on my Chevy and its really useful and a nice feature. I'll let you know how it works out.

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