Remote Starters
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From: NH
Remote Starters
Hi All,
First of all I would like to say what a great board this is, and all the great info I have been reading.
I have a 2002 F350 7.3, Auto, DRW,CC,LB,4X4, and was wondering if it is possible to install a remote starter in a diesel. With winter fast approaching it would be awesome to have one. I am new to diesels and wasn't sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning"
First of all I would like to say what a great board this is, and all the great info I have been reading.
I have a 2002 F350 7.3, Auto, DRW,CC,LB,4X4, and was wondering if it is possible to install a remote starter in a diesel. With winter fast approaching it would be awesome to have one. I am new to diesels and wasn't sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning"
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Columbia, MO
I have one, and think it's nice. 
Call around some of your install shops to ask if they can do an install in a diesel and if they have ever done one before. They need to understand the difference between a diesel and gas engine and how they start.
When looking at systems, see if they can tie the starting delay into when your WTS light goes off. And see if they can tie the length of time the starter is turning over to your tach. That way it won't try to start until it's for sure ready (the WTS light usually stays on too long IMO), and it will keep cranking until it is started - both issues in cold weather. This is the kind of system you want.
The other kind just puts both the start delay and the crank time on a set time. That can present issues because say during the summer it cranks too long, yet won't start in the winter. So, try to avoid this type and get the type that ties into the WTS light and tach.
Call around some of your install shops to ask if they can do an install in a diesel and if they have ever done one before. They need to understand the difference between a diesel and gas engine and how they start. When looking at systems, see if they can tie the starting delay into when your WTS light goes off. And see if they can tie the length of time the starter is turning over to your tach. That way it won't try to start until it's for sure ready (the WTS light usually stays on too long IMO), and it will keep cranking until it is started - both issues in cold weather. This is the kind of system you want.
The other kind just puts both the start delay and the crank time on a set time. That can present issues because say during the summer it cranks too long, yet won't start in the winter. So, try to avoid this type and get the type that ties into the WTS light and tach.
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: memphis
I have the timer type, and don't have any problems.
I starts year round, but we don't get really cold here. single digit temps are rare.
My alarm can be programmed to crank a longer or short time. The way this one works
is the first 2 times it tries to crank is short and the 3rd and last time it holds the starter longer. I found this when i had a weak battery connection and the engine
would not spin fast enough, it would crank on the long start. Also the turbo timer is great.
I starts year round, but we don't get really cold here. single digit temps are rare.
My alarm can be programmed to crank a longer or short time. The way this one works
is the first 2 times it tries to crank is short and the 3rd and last time it holds the starter longer. I found this when i had a weak battery connection and the engine
would not spin fast enough, it would crank on the long start. Also the turbo timer is great.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Albany, Oregon
I just put a Clifford RSX 3.5 on mine and it's awesome! It has about 1/4 mile range as long as there is't a lot of stuff in the way. It has the "short run" mode so you can run into 7-11 and get your big gulp with it running and armed, keys in hand. The remote goes off if one of the sensors is tripped. I'm happy with it. Hope this helps.
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From: N. Georgia
I have a Crimestopper brand installed on mine. Bought it off of ebay. Installed it myself in 3 evenings after work. It has the remote start, alarm and cool down timer. The only thing wrong with it is it has a short range, but long enough for my use.
Joe
p.s. welcome to the site.
Joe
p.s. welcome to the site.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Brazos County, TX
Remote Starter
Originally Posted by nh_cowgirl77
Hi All,
First of all I would like to say what a great board this is, and all the great info I have been reading.
I have a 2002 F350 7.3, Auto, DRW,CC,LB,4X4, and was wondering if it is possible to install a remote starter in a diesel. With winter fast approaching it would be awesome to have one. I am new to diesels and wasn't sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning"
First of all I would like to say what a great board this is, and all the great info I have been reading.
I have a 2002 F350 7.3, Auto, DRW,CC,LB,4X4, and was wondering if it is possible to install a remote starter in a diesel. With winter fast approaching it would be awesome to have one. I am new to diesels and wasn't sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning"
Thanks a bunch.
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Elder User
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Connecticut
I have the ultrastart XR pager.
It starts the truck,then tells me when its running.
Its also a turbo timer.
Locks and unlocks the door,at the same time the remote tells me when the doors are locked or unlocked.
It has a timer feature that you can set to start every 2,3,4 hours.
The instuctions say this thing will work up to a mile,i just dont see it happening.
The remote tells me when the alarm is going off.It tells me what it was,a door being opened,cap being opened,or the shock sensor.
The remote is also back lite with indaglo.
It also has starter kill.
It starts the truck,then tells me when its running.
Its also a turbo timer.
Locks and unlocks the door,at the same time the remote tells me when the doors are locked or unlocked.
It has a timer feature that you can set to start every 2,3,4 hours.
The instuctions say this thing will work up to a mile,i just dont see it happening.
The remote tells me when the alarm is going off.It tells me what it was,a door being opened,cap being opened,or the shock sensor.
The remote is also back lite with indaglo.
It also has starter kill.
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From: N. Georgia
This is the one I bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Crimestopper-Car-Alarm-w-Remote-Start-Keyless-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33724QQihZ005QQitem Z150031176563QQtcZphoto
A lot of wires to tie but doable, Joe
A lot of wires to tie but doable, Joe
