After Market Remote Start System and Rear Hatch

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drezin2112

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2016 Mazda CX-5

• Jul 7, 2018

• #1

HI All,

I recently installed an aftermarket remote start system (Viper) in my 2016 CX-5 and as with all Maxdas the engine cuts off as soon as you open the doors. I know this is for anti theft of the car, but one thing i notices is when the remote start has the engine running and you open the rear Hatch the engine does not cut off it simply keeps on running, Is this a flaw in the installation of my system or do they normally not wire the rear door to cut the engine. I think this might be a security flaw as someone could break into the rear door climb into the front seat and off they go. If anyone has had a remote start installed please share your thoughts. Do i need to go back to my shop and have them repair this?

Any thoughts appreciated,

Thanks

Drezin2112

 

shadonoz

SkyActiv Member

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State of Jefferson

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD+

• Jul 7, 2018

• #2

Sorry I can't help you, drezin, but I'm wondering:

When you open a door and the engine stops, is the ignition killed so that the start button is off [no orange or green led]?

 

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drezin2112

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2016 Mazda CX-5

• Jul 7, 2018

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Hmmmm Which door are you talking about? I know the Green light is on when the driver door is opened and the engine stops since i can start the car up and i have th key in my pocket.. Same goes for any passenger door. I never looked for the green light when the rear door is opened because I open the rear door engine keeps running then when i get in the drivers seat via passenger door the engine cuts off .... I suppose i can try to climb into the drivers seat from the rear door and see if it will move without the key but i just assumed it would hence my question.

 

shadonoz

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State of Jefferson

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD+

• Jul 8, 2018

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I'm not familiar with the system, so I just wondered how it works to effectively prevent theft. I was thinking of the front doors.

It sounds like you're right to be concerned IF you can open the rear hatch without the key in proximity.

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Jul 8, 2018

• #5

I have a different system installed but yes, it shuts off when the hatch is opened.

 

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drezin2112

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2016 Mazda CX-5

• Jul 8, 2018

• #6

Thanks for the responses guys .. looks I will be calling the shop that installed it

Thanks all

 

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tibimakai

San Dimas CA

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USA

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2014 CX-5 Touring

• Jul 10, 2018

• #7

How much is a system like this cost(installed) these days?

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Jul 10, 2018

• #8

$300-$400

 

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Pete-Man

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT

• Jul 11, 2018

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I got a Remote Start installed in my 2018 CX-5 and when I open the doors the engine does not shut off, I am able to get in / hit the start button then hit the brake to disengage the remote start without the engine shutting off. I've never heard of a vehicle shutting off when you open the door until now. Is this a Mazda only thing? That said I wonder why mine doesn't do that? It isn't a factory one even though that is what I thought I was getting.

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Jul 11, 2018

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That wasn't an option just 2 years ago. Newer remote start systems can be wired up like that. OP's is not.

 

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Pete-Man

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT

• Jul 11, 2018

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7eregrine said:

That wasn't an option just 2 years ago. Newer remote start systems can be wired up like that. OP's is not.

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Got it, Sorry my bad, this is my first Mazda experience and while I really love the vehicle, my dealer is a whole other story.

 

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drezin2112

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2016 Mazda CX-5

• Jul 12, 2018

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I don't know it seems to really come in handy during the cold months here in New Jersey. Start the car 15 minutes ahead of time and get into an interior that is cozy warm. Well worth the 350 I paid for it. They did tell me the engine cutting off is a security measure,and i think it will put more wear and tear on the engine (basically starting and stopping it twice the amount of time) but i am willing to take it for the comfort.

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Jul 13, 2018

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I don't think it's any more wear and tear especially with today's electronic starters.

 

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HotSizzle

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CX-5 Touring

• Aug 30, 2018

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Pete-Man said:

I got a Remote Start installed in my 2018 CX-5 and when I open the doors the engine does not shut off, I am able to get in / hit the start button then hit the brake to disengage the remote start without the engine shutting off. I've never heard of a vehicle shutting off when you open the door until now. Is this a Mazda only thing? That said I wonder why mine doesn't do that? It isn't a factory one even though that is what I thought I was getting.

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Do you know the brand and model of the remote start that was installed? I am looking to install a remote start in my 2018 CX-5 out here in Boston and so far all the shops I have called said Viper and Compustar remote starts will all shut the engine off once the door is opened.

Thanks,
Hs