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The DIY $10 Prepaid Cellphone Remote Car Starter

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-that's-a-hack dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Wish you could start your car via your cell phone, but don't feel like ponying up the $40k for a Chevrolet Volt or $499 (plus $29 a year) for an aftermarket system from Viper? This hack relies on a cheap prepaid cellphone that has had its vibration motor surgically removed, replaced by a couple of leads triggering the car's starter. Whenever the phone receives a call it starts up the car — a somewhat dodgy proposition if a telemarketer ever gets hold of your number, but an interesting solution nonetheless. Total cost of the project: $71.03."

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  1. But can it make me a sammich? by Quiet_Desperation · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wish you could start your car via your cell phone

    No, not even remotely.

    Heh heh... remotely...

  2. Meh. This is basically an adaptation by hey! · · Score: 3, Funny

    of your standard cell phone triggered terrorist bomb. Nothing new here.

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  3. Re: Idling is bad for the engine by Rogerborg · · Score: 3, Funny

    It never hits -40F where I live

    I'd just like to thank you for specifying your units there.

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  4. Re: Idling is bad for the engine by skine · · Score: 3, Funny

    But someone could have confused it with Kelvin or Rankine.