Remote Start Install

[wakeboardwhan]

Now that winter is rollin up again im lookin at some remote starts for my truck. I found some really good ones for a very decent price different places online but i dont know if that is a job i want to tackle. Does anybody on here know how to install a remote start or anybody that does it for a good price? Also what kind of costs am i looking at getting one installed? Thanks

[wakeboardwhan]

nobody?

[nameless]

nobody?

you wanna look at my wiring diagram for my alarm...?

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looks tough to me, just give it time, someone will be able to help out

[wakeboardwhan]

you wanna look at my wiring diagram for my alarm...?

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looks tough to me, just give it time, someone will be able to help out

yea, i work with low voltage electrical work and can wire up lights all day long...but ive seen wiring diagrams for those things and thats not somethin i would trust myself with. i would manage to screw it up so bad that i would have to turn the key forward to turn the car off

[Shinobi]

Mine came with it ... I love it

Yeah the wiring looks pretty damn complicated ...

[sublime8396]

ya i put one of the cheap walmart ones in my saturn it was easy the directions told you exactly what wires to tie into and the colors of the wires.it was really easy and i love it

[wakeboardwhan]

ok, so im still looking into this and i found something that might make this easier

GM11 T-harness Remote Starter Wiring

is this what i think it is? just unplug the factory harness and put this in to attach a remote start?

[BIG BLUE]

the one walmart sells is inexpensive but not really a cheap unit. It works good and is easy to install. Sometimes things really dont have to cost an arm and a leg. And yeah some people are against walmart for whatever reasons but for me it comes down to money.

[wakeboardwhan]

the one walmart sells is inexpensive but not really a cheap unit. It works good and is easy to install. Sometimes things really dont have to cost an arm and a leg. And yeah some people are against walmart for whatever reasons but for me it comes down to money.

do you know what model they sell. cant find any remote starts on walmart.com. also im looking for ease of installation because i think some of these install shops are crazy on the pricing. thats why i thought the wiring harness might be really easy

Installation Cost (starter not included)
Best Buy - $120
Nevada Auto Sound - $150
Street To Sand - $175

[BIG BLUE]

ill look tonight...but if memory serves me it was bulldog...that install cost doesnt include the purchase, damn i need to get back in the buisness. I went down to see about getting some headrest units installed and I already ahve a dvd player...they wanted already 1200 for two monitors installed...lol thanks but no thanks

[wakeboardwhan]

ill look tonight...but if memory serves me it was bulldog...that install cost doesnt include the purchase, damn i need to get back in the buisness. I went down to see about getting some headrest units installed and I already ahve a dvd player...they wanted already 1200 for two monitors installed...lol thanks but no thanks

bulldog is a reputable name too from what ive heard. so you have done remote starts before then?
it seems like these companies havent adjusted to the economy. if anything they have adjusted the opposite way

[streettosand]

do you know what model they sell. cant find any remote starts on walmart.com. also im looking for ease of installation because i think some of these install shops are crazy on the pricing. thats why i thought the wiring harness might be really easy

Installation Cost (starter not included)
Best Buy - $120
Nevada Auto Sound - $150
Street To Sand - $175

You get what you pay for. I can say in my shops defence that we have cleaned up and fixed alarm systems from both of the above shops, and many others in town. Also, if you use a factory add on remote start that works off of your keyless entry, then you have to remove the driver side door and run a wire into the door lock actuator. A good installer takes his time and black tapes every wire. I promise if you tackle this yourself, you will get frustrated and you will wish you just paid someone to do it. Most shops will back up their work so if it quites in a few weeks/months then they will fix it. If you do it, no warranty.

[wakeboardwhan]

You get what you pay for. I can say in my shops defence that we have cleaned up and fixed alarm systems from both of the above shops, and many others in town. Also, if you use a factory add on remote start that works off of your keyless entry, then you have to remove the driver side door and run a wire into the door lock actuator. A good installer takes his time and black tapes every wire. I promise if you tackle this yourself, you will get frustrated and you will wish you just paid someone to do it. Most shops will back up their work so if it quites in a few weeks/months then they will fix it. If you do it, no warranty.

if i do end up going with a professional install it would be for sure with you. i personally think best buy and nevada auto sound and similar places are hokey, i just wanted prices to compare to. i just dont remember it being so expensive a couple years ago when i first looked at them.

then this wiring harness really got me thinking. im still curious if it is what i think it is. just plug and play?

[streettosand]

I have never used a T harness. On a add on remote start all you have to do is tap into the accessory, ignition and start wires. You only need to cut the start wire if you have a starter kill feature and a relay. The best way is to peel back the insultion and solder the connections but if you use crimp connectors and tape everything well, you will not have any issues.

[streettosand]

Are you wanting to do a add on that uses your OEM keyless entry or a seperate remote control? Keep in mind the range of your OEM keyfob. I have a Viper 5900 on my car that I can start from the casinos when it is in the parking garage. In a open field type of parking lot I can start my car from a good 3000 feet away.

[USNAVYORDNANCE]

My 08' Burban came with it and it is SWEET. Defintely a good thing to have up here.

[wakeboardwhan]

Are you wanting to do a add on that uses your OEM keyless entry or a seperate remote control? Keep in mind the range of your OEM keyfob. I have a Viper 5900 on my car that I can start from the casinos when it is in the parking garage. In a open field type of parking lot I can start my car from a good 3000 feet away.

i want an extra FOB for just that reason. my factoy remote only works from about 50-100 feet away. i dont even care if i have 2 remotes, one to unlock the car, and one to start it remotely

[streettosand]

i want an extra FOB for just that reason. my factoy remote only works from about 50-100 feet away. i dont even care if i have 2 remotes, one to unlock the car, and one to start it remotely

Keep an eye out for remote starters that have keyless entry. This way you have one remote that does it all and you get the extra range.

[wakeboardwhan]

just thought I'd give everyone an update. I ended up deciding to go with street to sand on this one. I know they'll do it right where I'd end up really messin somethin up. It goes in next thursday

gettin the whole package, remote start with keyless entry integration too

[streettosand]

just thought I'd give everyone an update. I ended up deciding to go with street to sand on this one. I know they'll do it right where I'd end up really messin somethin up. It goes in next thursday

gettin the whole package, remote start with keyless entry integration too

Id get you in earlier but we got slammed. And I don't throw alarms and remote starts in. I take me time so you won't have any problems. This is the Artic Start model I quoted you: Model: AR600‐S
• Up to 1000 feet of range
• Remote start keyless entry system
• RS232 idatalink ready
• Includes 2 remotes
• Remotes come pre‐programmed
• Tachless & Tach mode ready
• + / ‐ parking light outputs
• Prewired (+) 2nd Ign, 2nd Start & 2nd Acc
• Additional (‐) Start & Acc outputs
• Separate Arm and Disarm ouputs
• Trunk output
• Horn output
• Trigger start input
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

[wakeboardwhan]

Id get you in earlier but we got slammed. And I don't throw alarms and remote starts in. I take me time so you won't have any problems. This is the Artic Start model I quoted you: Model: AR600‐S
• Up to 1000 feet of range
• Remote start keyless entry system
• RS232 idatalink ready
• Includes 2 remotes
• Remotes come pre‐programmed
• Tachless & Tach mode ready
• + / ‐ parking light outputs
• Prewired (+) 2nd Ign, 2nd Start & 2nd Acc
• Additional (‐) Start & Acc outputs
• Separate Arm and Disarm ouputs
• Trunk output
• Horn output
• Trigger start input
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

thursday is actually the day i was going to ask for anyways
i cant wait to put it in. ive wanted one for years

[streettosand]

Cool. I'll get it in there for you.

[wakeboardwhan]

Cool. I'll get it in there for you.

i know you will. ive heard nothing but good things about your installs. thats why im payin the little extra rather than having some guy at best buy whose electrical experience stops at wiring up a set of fog lights

[wakeboardwhan]

Remote Start got put in today. Works awesome! Clean install too. They put the sensor just above the rear view mirror. From the inside it cant be noticed under normal driving, and from the outside it is completely hidden in the tint strip and Reno4x4 sticker on the windshield. Very happy with it. And i can even start it from my bed!

[streettosand]

Remote Start got put in today. Works awesome! Clean install too. They put the sensor just above the rear view mirror. From the inside it cant be noticed under normal driving, and from the outside it is completely hidden in the tint strip and Reno4x4 sticker on the windshield. Very happy with it. And i can even start it from my bed!

Glad you like it. Let me know if you have any issues.