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Posted: 12/16/2006 8:57:41 AM EST
Link Posted: 12/18/2006 8:45:14 AM EST
[#1]
I started with a Valet brand (made by Viper) in my truck.  it was just a keyless entry and remote start system.  then later on i added a Viper alarm to the system.

had it in there going on 5 years.  works great.

glad to hear you got your car and mags back safe.

SM
Link Posted: 12/18/2006 9:18:52 AM EST
[#2]
+1 on the Viper.

ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=134&t=523651


The viper's RS is designed to kill the engine if you touch the brakes while the remote start is going.  But they help with auto theft as well,  in most cases when hotwired (alarm left off) the remote start will be what actually starts the vehicle for the thief.  That is until he touches the brakes.  

Link Posted: 12/18/2006 9:38:21 AM EST
[#3]
Viper
Link Posted: 12/18/2006 9:52:27 AM EST
[#4]
Take a look on JC Whitney website.  I think they sell the ones mentioned and others.

My cousin has a system on thier van.  You only need to have power locks.  The system ties into your power door locks to open/lock it.  And yes, most have the 'brake light' option, if it is pressed, it shuts off if the key is not put in or they only run for X mintues to warm/cool car.
Link Posted: 12/18/2006 1:22:20 PM EST
[#5]
Link Posted: 1/1/2007 8:38:23 AM EST
[#6]
Good info. I'm looking to just install a remote start on the wifes van. It already has keyless entry. I just don't want to install the bulldog unit sold by Sam's Club. I want to get a more quality unit.
Link Posted: 1/1/2007 9:35:59 AM EST
[#7]
If you are going to do it yourself, get a good shop manual that has a GOOD electrical schematic of the vehicle!

Learn to read it and know how the wires are colored.  GET a test light !!! I've been told by a mechanic at work that some test lights are set up to work w/ computer vehicles (just repeating what I was told....I raised an eye brow when I heard it).  Something about if you stuck the probe into a wire that went to a computer (like I said, I was told).

Any how, I just put remote entry on my car years ago.  The test light and wiring diagram came in handy!!!
Link Posted: 1/2/2007 1:16:40 PM EST
[#8]
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