I just realized that you mentoined this. Thanks for the warm welcome back. I really appreciate it. :highfive:
So let me get this straight. First off where do I purchase this "key" Secondly you said I had to get it cut and programmed, correct. Cut and program to the CTS system or the STS stystem? Next thing is, did you installed the starter yourself? What does it takes for installing the components from the STS? Is it necessary? I'm in the dark here.
Thanks in advance
Ok...lets see...
1) I am talking about an aftermarket starter system. Honestly to fit an STS system to the CTS I would feel is way to much work and money (not the mention is might not work) for something that you can easily get aftermarket. I have a Viper starter system which is a reputable brand.
2) A reputable shop should install the starter system and these shops also sell the product also, they have many different models, some are just the starter, some are starter and alarm, some have starter with the pager alarm, you choose what you need. Install should take several hours. Probably have to leave your car for most of the day.
3) The key I bought for 25 dollars off ebay. It is an uncut PK3 key for a Cadillac CTS. Bsically its just as if you purchasd an extra key as a spare. I had it cut at the local key shop and programming the chip to your car is very simple. If you PM me once you decide to go with this I can send you the instructions. VERY EASY..DO NOT go to the dealer for this key and programming they will charge you up the ass...cost me a total of 30 dollars from start to finish. The key MUST be cut though because to program it has to go into the ignition.
4) The installer people will use this key to make the remote start start the vechicle witout a key in the ignition by using the programmed chip in the head of the key to make the car think a key is present in the ignition. If you want, have the installer grind the key down if you are afraid someone will rip apart your dash to get it. In theory they could...but in reality its highly improbable that would acutally happen as the key is buried pretty damn good.
If you have more questions, go to a reputable car audio shop and ask them personally. They can explain better in person than I can here. My main point was..if you want a remote start, just go aftermarket. They work great and theres no real reason to dig out one from an STS that might not even work anymore.