Jonathan Wong

Hi, I know nothing about cars but I have couple questions about remote engine start installation.

I just bought an standard Acura MDX and asked the dealer to install a remote engine starter. They went ahead and installed the remote engine starter without any delay (which is good). When I got home and checked the Acura website, it clearly indicated that the remote engine starter requires roof antenna, which is not standard on the standard MDX. I called the dealership to inform them that the remote engine starter may require a roof antenna that they did not mention to me about, and they said they will check with service department and get back to me.

Before they get back to me, I have couple questions,

Will it be OK for remote engine starter to work expectedly without the roof antenna? If not, will the range be impacted?
Will it be a lot of work, or too late to add the roof antenna now?

Thanks in advance.

thoiboi

So does the remote start work now?

Jonathan Wong

Yes, it works, from 20-30 feet away and under the roof. But I just afraid the range may be impacted once I start using it.

Ron A

Welcome to the forums.

While you're waiting for the dealer to get back to you, walk as far away as you want it to work, then walk a little farther and test it again.

If you're satisfied, it might save you a bunch of money to get the roof antenna installed.

BTW, what year MDX is this?