Remote start worth it?
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 59
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From: Metro-west Boston
Love my remote start. It operates the defroster (rear window and mirrors), heat, and heated seats - nice and warm when I get in it on cold days. Haven't had it long enough for the A/C in the heat, but I bet I will be using it for that after a long day working in the sun!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 902
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From: Clark, WY
I've ran a pyro from the very beginning and over 20 years there has been very few times where the turbo has not cooled down with normal driving. By the time you exist the freeway via the ramp or pull into the parking space at walmart the temp has cooled down. That said it would be better to have a pyro installed than to idle your truck every time for no reason.
As to the OPs question, a remote start is awesome unless you live where it is 68 degrees and sunny every day.
As to the OPs question, a remote start is awesome unless you live where it is 68 degrees and sunny every day.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,753
Likes: 382
From: Oregon
I've never had remote start on anything either but since I was ordering my truck it was a cheap add-on and the one "frilly" thing I added. I use it more than I thought I would. As others have already said, great when it's cold outside (mine heats up fine 
) and great when it's hot as well.
) and great when it's hot as well.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 80,535
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From: Norlina NC
I didnt have one till i bought my most recent truck. someone had installed an aftermarket one that doubled as an alarm. I actually love it.. especially on my diesel since it gets it warmed up a little before i hop into it.. cabs not always warmed up but the windows are usually on their way to being defrosted.
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From: Clark, WY
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Clark, WY
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Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,674
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From: SoCal
I didn't order my truck with remote start, I added the phone app version after the fact for $200 from eBay parts. Its $50 a year for the remote app version and its a lot more functional for me. You can start/stop your truck from anywhere in the world, unlock and lock the doors and you get text/email messages whenever the alarm is set off, it will even tell you which sensor was tripped.