Remote Start, ...on a manual tranny? Options

[draysniro]

So my question is...can I get a remote start to work with a manual transmission even though it won't start without pushing the clutch in. I guess I'm asking if there is a bypass for this problem...

[SteveHall]

You do get bypass solutions, either integral to your remote start, as a plug in kit for your remote start, or something you need to fabricate yourself. I don't know the wiring for the clutch switch, but it most likely provides a ground when the pedal is depressed. You can either permanently ground this switch (The UK celicas never have this safety check anyway) or your remote start may have a wire that goes to ground upon start up. (more likely if it's a remote start / alarm / imobiliser).
If all else fails, you can wire up a relay that switches (connect relay coil to ingintion wire, or first wire to go high when you activate remote start) and wire up the relay switch to ground the clutch switch.

To be honest I would just render the clutch switch obsolete, I don't know what it's like over there, but in the UK only Saab and some Merc's and BMWs have reverse gear and / or clutch in ignition protection.

You may need to get a transponder bypass kit as well, these cost about £15 and require a spare key, as your Celi is a '99 this is most likely. If you want to get a new key cut, don't go to Mr T (£100), you can get transponder keys cut by independant companies for about £25, despite what a lot of people will tell you (not here, at your dealer).