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Do I need a diode

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I am trying to buy the evo all for my 2011 Impala. I just want to make sure I buy all the proper equiment. I see that the Yellow ignition wire from the Evo goes into the remote start ignition then to the car ignition. Do I need a diode for this one connection?
asked Jun 4, 2017 in Chevrolet by Erick Aguilar (130 points)

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No diode is needed in this installation, we actually need to power up the vehicle's igntion wire.
answered Jun 5, 2017 by Jesus Monroy (63,860 points)
So wiring up all 3 wires, Yellow wire from Evo to ignition wire from after market remote start to car ignition wire, it will not fry the ignition? I read it sometimes does that.

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Will it hurt to add a diode if not necessary?
Adding a diode will prevent the vehicle from remote starting.
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