How Does a Remote Car Starter Work?. Part of the series: Auto Repair & Maintenance. With a remote car starter, a small box is wired to the ignition circuit of a car and controlled with a remote attached to a key fob. Install a remote car starter, which will run the starter for five to 10 minutes, with advice from a certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.
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