An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
stuff anyway )
I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.

Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
the vehicules
( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
Remote starter
disable starting after a few engine rotation )


dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
a cleaning of the board once over the time
and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)

Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
since
the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC

Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.

I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
not sure however...

Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop




"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> 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
>

 

An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
stuff anyway )
I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.

Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
the vehicules
( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
Remote starter
disable starting after a few engine rotation )


dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
a cleaning of the board once over the time
and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)

Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
since
the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC

Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.

I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
not sure however...

Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop




"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> 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
>

 

An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
stuff anyway )
I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.

Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
the vehicules
( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
Remote starter
disable starting after a few engine rotation )


dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
a cleaning of the board once over the time
and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)

Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
since
the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC

Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.

I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
not sure however...

Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop




"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> 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
>

 

Thanks a lot, all you guys! I never thought about a lot of these
issues. I have the automatic and essentially no options (no electric
remote locks or anything), so I thought the DIY kit would be a good
choice since my warranty is over with anyway. It got fairly good
reviews at AMazon from people who didn't know much about cars, so I
thought I'd ask here.
Guess I'll do the smart thing and spend a little extra. Thanks again!

Matt

Patrick wrote:
> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid
cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if
you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since
the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it
only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the
remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my
96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
>
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de
news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >

 

Thanks a lot, all you guys! I never thought about a lot of these
issues. I have the automatic and essentially no options (no electric
remote locks or anything), so I thought the DIY kit would be a good
choice since my warranty is over with anyway. It got fairly good
reviews at AMazon from people who didn't know much about cars, so I
thought I'd ask here.
Guess I'll do the smart thing and spend a little extra. Thanks again!

Matt

Patrick wrote:
> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid
cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if
you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since
the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it
only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the
remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my
96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
>
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de
news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >

 

Thanks a lot, all you guys! I never thought about a lot of these
issues. I have the automatic and essentially no options (no electric
remote locks or anything), so I thought the DIY kit would be a good
choice since my warranty is over with anyway. It got fairly good
reviews at AMazon from people who didn't know much about cars, so I
thought I'd ask here.
Guess I'll do the smart thing and spend a little extra. Thanks again!

Matt

Patrick wrote:
> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid
cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if
you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since
the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it
only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the
remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my
96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
>
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de
news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >

 

the better systems are not much more to buy such as directed electronics your
valet
which is one of the most reliable systems on the market most shops will not
install a remote start on a manual shift car because they cannot be safetly
done should it pop into gear
if you have the skim system u will need a bypass box a 555u or a 556u and a new
coded key and all connection should be soldered
you get what you pay for
jeep is also offering remote starts now that are a plug and play unit for the
most part

Patrick wrote:

> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >

 

the better systems are not much more to buy such as directed electronics your
valet
which is one of the most reliable systems on the market most shops will not
install a remote start on a manual shift car because they cannot be safetly
done should it pop into gear
if you have the skim system u will need a bypass box a 555u or a 556u and a new
coded key and all connection should be soldered
you get what you pay for
jeep is also offering remote starts now that are a plug and play unit for the
most part

Patrick wrote:

> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >

 

the better systems are not much more to buy such as directed electronics your
valet
which is one of the most reliable systems on the market most shops will not
install a remote start on a manual shift car because they cannot be safetly
done should it pop into gear
if you have the skim system u will need a bypass box a 555u or a 556u and a new
coded key and all connection should be soldered
you get what you pay for
jeep is also offering remote starts now that are a plug and play unit for the
most part

Patrick wrote:

> An easy trick Avoid the Cheap one, ( My point of view is always avoid cheap
> stuff anyway )
> I got one installed with an alarm and cost 350 $ CAN 2 year ago.
>
> Never had a single problem.realsitic range is about 150-200 feet if you see
> the vehicules
> ( Fail to start once at -42 C with windchill. Had to key start since the
> Remote starter
> disable starting after a few engine rotation )
>
> dont pay more for the remote,I have the black standard one and it only need
> a cleaning of the board once over the time
> and 1 battery ( im using it winter for Heating and summer for AC)
>
> Also note that i only have the remote start and alarm options on the remote
> since
> the Door opening need another module and advanced installation on my 96 GC
>
> Im still using the OEM remote for the doors.
>
> I think the other module was to bypass the OEM alarm in the GC..
> not sure however...
>
> Mine is made by Autostart. Bought and installed at a friend shop
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> uFDHd.34$PB.19@okepread01...
> > 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
> >