What electronic component must accompany a remote starter's hard wired connections to replicate specific voltages on low current ignition wires?

In the context of remote starters, resistors are used to replicate specific voltages on low current ignition wires because they can adjust the voltage level and current flow in a circuit. When integrating a remote starter system with the vehicle's ignition system, it is often necessary to simulate a load or create a voltage divider to ensure that the ignition lines function correctly without causing faults or inconsistencies in vehicle behavior.

Resistors allow for precise control over the current and can help in meeting the electrical specifications required by the vehicle's ignition components. They are particularly useful for ensuring that the remote starter can effectively communicate with the vehicle's electronics by mimicking the signal characteristics found in the original wiring setup.

The other components listed, such as capacitors, diodes, and inductors, serve different functions. Capacitors can store and release energy but do not adjust current or voltage in the same way resistors do. Diodes allow current to flow only in one direction and are primarily used for protection against reverse polarity or for rectification purposes. Inductors are used to store energy in a magnetic field and are not applicable for the specific function of voltage replication in ignition wires in this scenario.