Remote starter - looking for simple, reliable
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Remote starter - looking for simple, reliable
I'm looking to get a remote starter for my '94. Yep, it's come to this point of laziness!! I've done a search, and found that they range from $70 to well over $500.
My laziness aside, I'm looking for a simple and reliable system that isn't too expensive (IMO - $500 is a bit extreme). I don't want nor do I need one with an alarm, bells & whistles, etc. Now, does anyone have experience with the remote starters, and what about the cheap versus the expensive systems? this). Suggestions/opinions are sought. I want to get into a warm Bronco every time this winter!!!
My laziness aside, I'm looking for a simple and reliable system that isn't too expensive (IMO - $500 is a bit extreme). I don't want nor do I need one with an alarm, bells & whistles, etc. Now, does anyone have experience with the remote starters, and what about the cheap versus the expensive systems? this). Suggestions/opinions are sought. I want to get into a warm Bronco every time this winter!!!
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Sorry I could not find anything on pricing and best models for the coin. Hope someone can help you out! Good Luck! By the way...hopefully you can do a write up /tech article on the install (with pics of course)!
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From: western pa,zelienople
I just instaled a bulldog rs602e in my fourdoor. I bought it used off of ebay. It has most of the bells and whestles. remote start,alarm,keyless entry,dome light supervision, and a trunk release that I am going to try to use to put my rear window down.
It came with good instructions, on line help,and a phone number. Ford truck door locks need two extra relays. I am useing the horn instead of a siren,that took a relay. The dome light supervision uses a relay,and the rear window trick will need a relay.
The price is for bells and whistles,and the distance it will work. I think walmart had a bulldog remote starter for under $50.
If you have any spacific questions,just let me know and I will try to help.
Bob
It came with good instructions, on line help,and a phone number. Ford truck door locks need two extra relays. I am useing the horn instead of a siren,that took a relay. The dome light supervision uses a relay,and the rear window trick will need a relay.
The price is for bells and whistles,and the distance it will work. I think walmart had a bulldog remote starter for under $50.
If you have any spacific questions,just let me know and I will try to help.
Bob
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From: Newport News, VA
I've got a Viper alarm/keyless entry/remote start on my 87 Bronco and it works great. I believe its model 550. It's from 1998 but I just installed it 2 years ago and it was new in the box. Sure is nice to start it up from inside on those winter mornings to get the frost off the windows!
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i to have a bulldog, but it just simply starts the rig. i got it cheap and a friend installed it. i have it tied into my parking lights so i know its on, only bummer is if the head light switch is pulled out the truck will stay running hehe. i need to get a few other relays so i have keyless entry and fix that light switch issue.
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The Bulldog sounds like what I'm looking for. Just starting the rig. Thanks for info...I'll post my results.
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I was just at Sams and they had a nice one for around $85. Don't know too much about it; but I'm thinking about it.
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Originally Posted by Kemicalburns
i to have a bulldog, but it just simply starts the rig. i got it cheap and a friend installed it. i have it tied into my parking lights so i know its on, only bummer is if the head light switch is pulled out the truck will stay running hehe. i need to get a few other relays so i have keyless entry and fix that light switch issue.
Add a diode to that wire that goes to the park lights, that'll fix it.
will it work?
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From: Great falls, Montana
I did alot of research before i bought my remote start. Most people recomended Directed Electronics products. They make Viper, Python, etc. I watched ebay and found a new Avital Avstart 3300 for $40, it is made by the company mentioned above. It is a remote start and keyless entry only, no alarm or extra stuff. I helped a friend put a bulldog unit in a 2000 Dodge Caravan. The Directed Electronics unit seemed much better designed than the bulldog unit, it has external relays and seems to be a heaver duty unit.
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From: Richfield MN
Its not a bad install If you can install a car sound system you can put one of these in.
Just use a 12v power checker I use a cheap one that has a smiple light probe.
I did this to make sure wires in the manual matched the wires on the truck.
"did what there supposed to !"
One thing I did to make it easy is drop down the steering column only 2 bolts hold it up then you can get at the harness to tap into it.
Just use a 12v power checker I use a cheap one that has a smiple light probe.
I did this to make sure wires in the manual matched the wires on the truck.
"did what there supposed to !"
One thing I did to make it easy is drop down the steering column only 2 bolts hold it up then you can get at the harness to tap into it.
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy J
According to the makers of all remote starters I've seen, the vehicle has to be fuel injected and an automatic transmission.
