I have a remote start kit NIB for manual trannies. I've never liked the bulk of our keys with the remote unlock. I prefer a slim keyring with plain keys.
I've read the remote start manual and it appears that it is compatible with my Mirage. The only issue that stands out is the need for the computer chip that's housed in the key to be present at all times. That's correct, isn't it? The Mirage will not start and in fact locks you out if you try to start it with a non-chipped key?
My plan then is to reprogram a key that was for my 2014 Mirage, then disassemble that key to get the chip and mount the chip in a hidden location behind the dash where it can be read. Does anyone know what component actually looks for and reads the chip? Can you post a picture?
Now, with a chip in place permanently does this mean I can now use plain jane keys in the ignition? You know, the $3 bare bones bronze blanks that everybody sells? If this works I can toss my factory keys in a drawer and not worry about losing them.
Short of being to remote unlock the doors is there any other disadvantage in my plan of using plain keys?