Remote Start Suggestions
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
Remote Start Suggestions
Want/Need a remote start to let the truck idle a few minutes each morning while I'm getting dressed
Good ones?
Bad ones?
I found a Viper 5101 I'm interested in. Just don't know enough to make an educated PSD purchase. Had a Code Alarm on my Durango that was pretty nice
Thanks,
Ty
Good ones?
Bad ones?
I found a Viper 5101 I'm interested in. Just don't know enough to make an educated PSD purchase. Had a Code Alarm on my Durango that was pretty nice
Thanks,
Ty
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From: Oakville, Ontario
I installed an Auto Page alarm remote start. The first week I got the truck. That's was 6 years and 2 months ago. Still works flawlessly. Had it professionally installed. All connections soldered, not just tapped. Worth the money.
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
I had a Python alarm/remote start does a Ton of stuff also had it installed
The Beauty of it is when its started someone tries to take off it KILLS itself
works great I leave it run at the gas staion and stuff for the A/C with my Dogs although they would have to be stupid to jump in there with them Dogs
Python and Viper all them are made from a Company Called Directed Electronics there all really good
Mine has the keychain pager that beeps and Vibrates when alarm goes off tells me when truck running also tells me why the alarm went off it does a Ton of stuff
They also have them now you can access on a Smart Phone just depends how much you want to spend
Google Directed Electronics
and have someone install it
The Beauty of it is when its started someone tries to take off it KILLS itself
works great I leave it run at the gas staion and stuff for the A/C with my Dogs although they would have to be stupid to jump in there with them Dogs
Python and Viper all them are made from a Company Called Directed Electronics there all really good
Mine has the keychain pager that beeps and Vibrates when alarm goes off tells me when truck running also tells me why the alarm went off it does a Ton of stuff
They also have them now you can access on a Smart Phone just depends how much you want to spend
Google Directed Electronics
and have someone install it
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I have a Viper as well and very happy with it. I have a Smart Start feature in mine as well. I can do everything from my cell phone. Just pick a shop that's familiar with diesels. I will never own another truck without a remote start.
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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thx guys
I work 16+ hour days. Hell, today is my first day off in 3 weeks
When I'm getting dressed to leave, it's litterally 5 minutes til I'm out the door. I'm trying to avoid just "hopping in and going" since it's not really ideal for a diesel
When I'm getting dressed to leave, it's litterally 5 minutes til I'm out the door. I'm trying to avoid just "hopping in and going" since it's not really ideal for a diesel
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
Especially in winter if you live in a Cold area nice to walk out to a Truck with windows Defrosted and cab starting to warm up
I have wondered about if I could have the alarm/remote start if I could have it Trigger the Seat Warmer too Although it seems like they wont get warm till your in the seat
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Any good remote starts that just do the start function or do you have to buy the whole alarm kit and everything?
And also a while ago I thought I saw a similar product that you could turn the key off jump out lock the truck etc. and it would cool off for a few minutes and then shut itself off. Is that a real thing or did I imagine that? lol
And also a while ago I thought I saw a similar product that you could turn the key off jump out lock the truck etc. and it would cool off for a few minutes and then shut itself off. Is that a real thing or did I imagine that? lol
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
Any good remote starts that just do the start function or do you have to buy the whole alarm kit and everything?
And also a while ago I thought I saw a similar product that you could turn the key off jump out lock the truck etc. and it would cool off for a few minutes and then shut itself off. Is that a real thing or did I imagine that? lol
And also a while ago I thought I saw a similar product that you could turn the key off jump out lock the truck etc. and it would cool off for a few minutes and then shut itself off. Is that a real thing or did I imagine that? lol
Yes to BOTH
You can just get a Remote Start only
But for the Cool down Timer you probably would need an alarm
Maybe you could just find a Turbo CoolDown timer only IDK
My Remote Start/Alarm does ALL Of this^^^^ and lots more
I can Pull the key it will stay running and I can Lock it up walk away
It will Also Turn Alarm on if I Forget
Most auto insurance companies will also Lower your Rates for having an alarm especialy when it will automatic Turn its self on
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Thanks for the info found this on ebay. EDGE TURBO TIMER CS CTS DIESEL TUNER FORD CHEVY DODGE | eBay
This would definitely be beneficial to me I hate rushing somewhere then waiting to shut down.
This would definitely be beneficial to me I hate rushing somewhere then waiting to shut down.
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Not really, just make sure the installer is reputable and is familiar with them on diesels(to delay start up).
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I know you didn't ask, but just thought I'd mention that unless you are very experienced with wiring, its worth every penny to pay someone to do this job. My friend installed his own and it was a nightmare.
He went with one of the cheaper brands and it still works fine. I was really surprised at the range of the remote.
He went with one of the cheaper brands and it still works fine. I was really surprised at the range of the remote.
