Remote starter recommendations?
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Remote starter recommendations?
I would like to add remote start to my 6.0 Diesel F250 and I need some recommendations from you all. I want remote start capabilities mainly but if there is a security add-on that is not too much more I would be interested in that also. If there are extra bells and whistles that I should know about please let me know. Thanks.
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I have an Ultrastart remote starter system...it even has a turbo cool-down feature on it...with an l.e.d lighted antenna as a visual only security feature when you lock your doors by the remote...and can be used up to 1750 feet away capability......
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DEI Viper 791XV here. Great remote start with alarm, two-way remote, all the goodies. If you're into installing it yourself, I bought mine from HookedOnTronics.com for $160 or so.
Brutus - some do. A diesel-approved remote start will have a wire that you hook to the wait-to-start indicator. When the light drops, the unit will fire the starter.
Brutus - some do. A diesel-approved remote start will have a wire that you hook to the wait-to-start indicator. When the light drops, the unit will fire the starter.
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I went with the Viper 791XV. Works great... lots of options including cool down and glow plug timer for diesels just to name a few options. I highly recommend it.
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The 6.0's don't have a waith to sttart wire to the light it is all computer logic. on a pc board. Atleast I haven't been able to find the wire and the manual say it is logic.
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I put in an Astro 2WA remote start w/wait to start for 6.0 psd, full alarm system with it etc. Lots of bells and whistles also. There are quite a few models that wont work with the 6.0 psd because there is no wire. I found out the hard way when they tried to install my old remote starter/alarm set up from the f-150. No go. I paid $400.00 cad for the full install w/alarm etc. It seems to work great, so far-so good, and you have to like the exhaust and fan turning on the remote screen when the truck is running !!!! ha-ha. Call me crazy but I like those little perks....dg
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Astrostart is the way to go. IMO It doesnt need the trip wire, you set a delay with ignitition. they have various models with alarm, extra button for electric tailgate release if you have a cover, two way page and more.....
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by mhoefer
Astrostart is the way to go. . .
I use a Viper 791xv and it's been a good, reliable system for a couple of years now.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by Fomoko1
Does Ford offer factory starters and are they any good?