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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Remote Start for diesels

What are you guys using? I don't care to have an alarm necessarily that go with many remote starters. Just need a remote start that won't kill me glow plugs. Thanks!

2002 Excursion PSD 4 x 4
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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I have the Viper system with external antennae on my van, has worked well for several years.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick 99
I have the Viper system with external antennae on my van, has worked well for several years.
Which model?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I know Mike(big poppa) has one on his.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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The model is 560XV, it is designed to be used on our diesels.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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The thing that is frustrating is that some websites say some remote starters work with diesels and then another won't even mention diesels.

I am leaning heavily towards just a remote starter, not an alarm
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Make sure that the installer is well versed with your diesel system.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Hey Buford,

No help with the remote start, but nice to see you here (besides kcsr).
 
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Viper, Clifford, Python, Avital, Hornet, They are all compatible with with diesels.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin03PSD
Hey Buford,

No help with the remote start, but nice to see you here (besides kcsr).
Small world. Good to know a friendly face.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I second the viper 560xz, the same system i have. Like it very much and excellent range on the remotes.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mxracer3276
I second the viper 560xz, the same system i have. Like it very much and excellent range on the remotes.
Is it an alarm as well?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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Yes it is..
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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I just had a new one installed on my truck, i had an Astro auto Start(Canadian company) for 7 years on mine. My new auto start is a NUStart. Works pretty good, had a couple issues, took it in and they fixed it right up.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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How much did you guys pay for install on the Viper, and where did you get it at?
 
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