remote starter question

[Glen_S]

Up here in the northern climes a remote starter is a real "nice to have" item, on those -40 mornings it's nice to press a button a few minutes before you leave and go out to a nice toasty vehicle. I have heard though, that some vehicles with security systems are not compatible with remote starters. Is there a way I can tell (or not) if out 04 has the optional security/anti-theft system on it?


thanks!

 

[belvedere]

All the remote-start mfrs sell bypass modules for the security system. I just ordered DEI 4113. When I get it installed, I'll post about how it went.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

If you still want to know if you have an alarm, lock the doors and n lock it with the actual key, not the clicker.

It'll sound if you have it......

 

[Atrus]

I have one in my 2007, which has antitheft. I have a DEI 562T that I installed, and there was a bypass for the anti-theft. Can't remember the number at the moment, but you can look it up online. Anti-theft still works like normal if someone tries to hotwire it.

 

[ShafferNY]

It's pretty easy to bypass the factory alarm.

This was the bypass module I used,DEI 555cw. About $15. Just make sure you have two working transponder keys. You'll need them to program it.

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[Dave]

It's pretty easy to bypass the factory alarm.

This was the bypass module I used,DEI 555cw. About $15. Just make sure you have two working transponder keys. You'll need them to program it.

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So Shaffer, since an aftermarket remote start can be installed and work good in the KJ, how much would it cost to install the remote start system you put in then??

Dave

 

[ShafferNY]

The unit I put in was a cheap one. I picked it up off eBay for about $50. It's an AutoCommand OEM Series 28628.

I wouldn't recommend it though. It has extremely crappy range and I haven't been able to improve it at all. In fact, half the time I can't get my vehicle to start if the front of the vehicle(antenna) is not facing me.

I've installed about a half dozen remote car starters and these are the ones I'd recommend. You can usually pick one up for under $100 and they have 1000' range. You'll need some extra relays and resistors to wire up the keyless entry, but I wouldn't bother.

 

[JLRockies]

If you want the best range, install an alarm/remote start with 2 way FM remotes. Many of them have LOS range of 2 miles and the remotes will let you know that the vehicle has started or if the alarm has been triggered.

If you've never installed a system like this before, I recommend paying someone who knows what they're doing. Also, a lot of the systems worth having do not come with wiring schematics and require a programmer.

DEI used to be top dog and gobbled up a lot of other companies, but they have hit very hard times and have been selling off some of their brands. I would not feel comfortable with one of their products these days.