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Is a hoodpin or valet switch required?

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I'm installing a GMT4 into a 2013 express in standalone mode for the lock3 mode.  Is a hood pin or valet switch required for the unit to to work?  

asked Dec 1, 2014 in Chevrolet by Cloughamily@gmail.com (290 points)

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The hood pin and/or valet switch are to disable remote starting. Highly recommended. If your vehicle has a factory hood pin, the EVO-ALL should be detecting it through Can-Bus. Meaning, you actaully need to do that connection unless you can remote start the vehicle while the hood is opened.
answered Dec 1, 2014 by Robert T (300,020 points)
selected Dec 2, 2014 by Robert T
Help me understand why I wouldn't want the car to start with the hood open using the remote?
commented Dec 1, 2014 by Cloughamily@gmail.com (290 points)
If someone is working on your vehicle and somebody accidentally remote starts the vehicle, someone will get hurt. It's a security that prevents injuries.
commented Dec 1, 2014 by Robert T (300,020 points)

It is a matter of  commun sense wink

commented Dec 2, 2014 by Pierre Gagnon (200 points)
Good stuff!  I hadn't thought of that!

Thanks
commented Dec 2, 2014 by Cloughamily@gmail.com (290 points)

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