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TJ remote starting
I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone
have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! Matt |
Re: TJ remote starting
I don't know anything about the brand you speak of... but those things are a
nightmare to put in (un-less you have done several). Hence, my recommendation... have it installed at one of the trick shops (that's where the "car stereo/electronics gurus" work). -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt > |
Re: TJ remote starting
I don't know anything about the brand you speak of... but those things are a
nightmare to put in (un-less you have done several). Hence, my recommendation... have it installed at one of the trick shops (that's where the "car stereo/electronics gurus" work). -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt > |
Re: TJ remote starting
I don't know anything about the brand you speak of... but those things are a
nightmare to put in (un-less you have done several). Hence, my recommendation... have it installed at one of the trick shops (that's where the "car stereo/electronics gurus" work). -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift >I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt > |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com wrote: > I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt Save your money. Do a google search on "car starters bad installation". Also make sure the person who installs it will cover there work and all defects/damages that it will cause to the Jeep ( chances are they will not). Do not forget the person installing it is not a qualified mechanic and if they decide to put the wire too close to the computer or splice into the wiring harness it could cause a problem. Then when you try to fix it at the dealer your Gold Plan just went down the toilet. |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com wrote: > I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt Save your money. Do a google search on "car starters bad installation". Also make sure the person who installs it will cover there work and all defects/damages that it will cause to the Jeep ( chances are they will not). Do not forget the person installing it is not a qualified mechanic and if they decide to put the wire too close to the computer or splice into the wiring harness it could cause a problem. Then when you try to fix it at the dealer your Gold Plan just went down the toilet. |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com wrote: > I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! > > Matt Save your money. Do a google search on "car starters bad installation". Also make sure the person who installs it will cover there work and all defects/damages that it will cause to the Jeep ( chances are they will not). Do not forget the person installing it is not a qualified mechanic and if they decide to put the wire too close to the computer or splice into the wiring harness it could cause a problem. Then when you try to fix it at the dealer your Gold Plan just went down the toilet. |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com did pass the time by typing:
> I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! Not recommended. The better remote starters will have a few options (actually some are built into alarm systems) Also you want to be very careful if you have a standard tranny, most places will not do an install because of the chance it's left in gear. Key ones [ ] Hood kill switch [ ] brake kill switch (to prevent putting it in drive) [ ] engine overheat sensor (and timer) optional [ ] battery tender (for outside use only, will start engine if the battery starts to get too low) [ ] long distance remote with feedback (1-2 miles on some units) I use one made by Clifford, but other vendors are equally good. You may be fine, but be very careful and make certain you have the correct wires. Some vehicles (those with passkey or similar keyfob alarms will require a bypass module) My suggestion is unless your very comfortable doing this type of mod, pay someone to do the work and take the liability if they damage your vehicle. -- DougW |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com did pass the time by typing:
> I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! Not recommended. The better remote starters will have a few options (actually some are built into alarm systems) Also you want to be very careful if you have a standard tranny, most places will not do an install because of the chance it's left in gear. Key ones [ ] Hood kill switch [ ] brake kill switch (to prevent putting it in drive) [ ] engine overheat sensor (and timer) optional [ ] battery tender (for outside use only, will start engine if the battery starts to get too low) [ ] long distance remote with feedback (1-2 miles on some units) I use one made by Clifford, but other vendors are equally good. You may be fine, but be very careful and make certain you have the correct wires. Some vehicles (those with passkey or similar keyfob alarms will require a bypass module) My suggestion is unless your very comfortable doing this type of mod, pay someone to do the work and take the liability if they damage your vehicle. -- DougW |
Re: TJ remote starting
mhammer8@nospamyahoo.com did pass the time by typing:
> I know there are a few car stereo/electronics gurus in here-does anyone > have an opinion about the cheapo BOA brand remote starter kits I see at > Target for $50? Sure would be nice to get the heater/AC started before > I head out in the morning. Would a 4.0L TJ need any adapters for > something like this? How hard is it to set up?I don't have anything > electric in the vehicle like an alarm or doorlocks (just Panasonic > stereo and KC daylighters). Thanks in advance! Not recommended. The better remote starters will have a few options (actually some are built into alarm systems) Also you want to be very careful if you have a standard tranny, most places will not do an install because of the chance it's left in gear. Key ones [ ] Hood kill switch [ ] brake kill switch (to prevent putting it in drive) [ ] engine overheat sensor (and timer) optional [ ] battery tender (for outside use only, will start engine if the battery starts to get too low) [ ] long distance remote with feedback (1-2 miles on some units) I use one made by Clifford, but other vendors are equally good. You may be fine, but be very careful and make certain you have the correct wires. Some vehicles (those with passkey or similar keyfob alarms will require a bypass module) My suggestion is unless your very comfortable doing this type of mod, pay someone to do the work and take the liability if they damage your vehicle. -- DougW |
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