Northeast DIY Remote Start / Keyless Entry Workshop - Sunday, October 26

[diamy22]

im looking for a remote starter myself... Any suggestions in which one should i get?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by diamy22

im looking for a remote starter myself... Any suggestions in which one should i get?

Although there were a few wacky things with the configuration of the UltraStart, I am really impressed with its range. I park my car in the garage at night, so my primary usage is coming out of stores or coming out of the gym. The Ultrastart has the farthest range on any i've installed (I've used bulldog, CrimeStoppers and Viper ones on past vehicles).

As you shop, the main things to look at are desired range and installation ease. Check the installation documentation (which seems to be available on all of the manufacturer's websites) to be sure that parking light flash is configurable for negative (-), so you don't have to add an additional relay to reverse polarity. Also, if you go with one that is keyless entry as well make sure that the door lock / unlock are also configurable for negative polarity.

Are you planning on self-installing?

[diamy22]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Although there were a few wacky things with the configuration of the UltraStart, I am really impressed with its range. I park my car in the garage at night, so my primary usage is coming out of stores or coming out of the gym. The Ultrastart has the farthest range on any i've installed (I've used bulldog, CrimeStoppers and Viper ones on past vehicles).

As you shop, the main things to look at are desired range and installation ease. Check the installation documentation (which seems to be available on all of the manufacturer's websites) to be sure that parking light flash is configurable for negative (-), so you don't have to add an additional relay to reverse polarity. Also, if you go with one that is keyless entry as well make sure that the door lock / unlock are also configurable for negative polarity.

Are you planning on self-installing?

Well my boyfriend works at a toyota dealership n he was plannin to self installed it.is it worth doin it urself or should he have it installed? My car doesn't have any power locks or windows nothing .most remote starters come w keyless entry.thanks for replying....

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by diamy22

Well my boyfriend works at a toyota dealership n he was plannin to self installed it.is it worth doin it urself or should he have it installed? My car doesn't have any power locks or windows nothing .most remote starters come w keyless entry.thanks for replying....

If you just want remote start and don't want to spend the money for a kit that adds power windows and locks, then the install is really simple. The Bulldog RS82-I is an example of one that is remote start only and is under $50. If your car has the engine immobilizer (which you can tell if it does, if it has the flashing red light on the left side of the dash, visible from outside of the car) then you also need a transponder key bypass module. The Fortin Keybypass-ALL is the one I used and it was about $50.




I documented the install, but haven't gotten around to posting it yet. I will post it soon, and your boyfriend can take a look and decide if he wants to try it. The Yaris is probably one of the easiest cars to install one on, considering that only three screws need to be removed and all wires are easily accessible.

[diamy22]

Originally Posted by CTScott

If you just want remote start and don't want to spend the money for a kit that adds power windows and locks, then the install is really simple. The Bulldog RS82-I is an example of one that is remote start only and is under $50. If your car has the engine immobilizer (which you can tell if it does, if it has the flashing red light on the left side of the dash, visible from outside of the car) then you also need a transponder key bypass module. The Fortin Keybypass-ALL is the one I used and it was about $50.




I documented the install, but haven't gotten around to posting it yet. I will post it soon, and your boyfriend can take a look and decide if he wants to try it. The Yaris is probably one of the easiest cars to install one on, considering that only three screws need to be removed and all wires are easily accessible.

thats sound very good n very simple wich is what we are looking for. Can u let me know when you post the installed so we can take a look at it.thanks alot for the help......