摘要 |
An automotive remote start assembly 10 for use in an automobile 14 is provided. The automotive remote start assembly 10 includes a portable remote device 12 having a remote transmitter element 18 and a remote receiver element 20 in communication with a remote controller element 16. The remote controller element 16 is configured to transmit an operator initiated ignition signal 24, receive a main system confirmation signal 34, and transmit a remote system confirmation signal 42 upon receipt of the main system confirmation signal 34. The automotive remote start assembly 10 further includes an in-vehicle remote start module 26 having an internal transmitter element 30 and an internal receiver element 32 in communication with an internal controller element 28. The internal controller element 28 is configured to receive the operator initiated ignition signal 24, transmit the main system confirmation signal 34 upon receipt of the operator initiated ignition signal 24, and receive the remote system confirmation signal 42. An engine assembly 15 is in communication with the in-vehicle remote start module 26 such that the in-vehicle remote start module 26 can activate the engine assembly 15 upon receipt of the remote system confirmation signal 42.
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