I correct myself: The article about a remote engine starter was in
Computer Craft magazine December 1993 (wow) and it uses a 16C54 on rc
clock (but a more modern PIC would be drop in pin-compatible). There is no
software, only outline diagrams. They measure the rpm using tacho pulses
fed to the TRCC. The article mentions installation only in cars with EFI
and automatic gears. A wiring diagram for the installation is shown, as
well as a full schematic. Was sold as a kit by Simple Design
Implementations POB 9303 Forestville CT (USA) for $79 and the
preprogrammed pic alone was available for $20.

One thing I wanted to ask is, what if one accidentally starts the car and
forgets it running ? Does the system turn it off ? I understand that the
people in Canada leave it running anyway in winter.

Peter

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