Shibumi1

i suppose if someone REALLY wanted takeover you could try to persuade an installer to hardwire the alarm (only using the bypass module to bypass the transponder) an having the alarm control all other functions for remote start..but the proximity key could trigger the alarm if you got too close before disarming the alarm.. fyi (I'M NOT WILLING TO TRY THIS!!!!!!! as it would take forever to do)

TexGS450

Thanks for the info Shibumi1! Are there any remote start systems that you would recommend. Where I live, I'm pretty much limited getting an install done at Best Buy. I usually see the viper systems available.

**Yes I know this is the LS forum but it seems the GS forum is a little light on this topic.

GregoryNP

Two times yesterday had multiple flashing and audio warnings for about a minute each while driving. ABS, ESC, V-something all flashing. My Lexus service writer thought the DBAL device that was installed at Best Buy was the culprit. He thought the installer tapped into a wire to get power for the DBALL and when the system noticed a lower voltage it set of warnings.I did not have them check codes. I would think the device is not in use or need power while the care is driving and only needs juice when using the remote feature. Thinking I have to have it removed. Looking for other suggestions from the Club.

roadfrog

Well, apparently BB didn't install it correctly or indeed, tapped into a source(s) that your vehicle is not liking. These electronic systems are VERY sensitive and the warning systems especially. For example, my nearby Toyota dealer did a brake flush but did not use the Techstream system while doing so. When they took it out for a test drive after the flush, my car threw fits and lit up my dashboard with everything from ABS to brake light warnings and so on. It sensed "something wasn't quite right" and as a precaution, set off the lights. They had to do the whole process again while the car was hooked up to Techstream, in order to assure it all was well and to relax. LOL.

In short, your BB installer needs to fix this up and make it right. Even if it means they need to send you to a more savvy installer.......trust me, they know who that is. My local Futureshop (similar to BB and owned by same here in Canada), would not even look at my wife's BMW for a remote start, but knew EXACTLY who to send us to for the more intricate work required. We had to drive an hour into Vancouver to do it, but that shop knew their work and had quite the niche market doing the exclusive cars and their delicate systems (Audi, Mercedes, Jag, etc). Do NOT let BB sluff this off. YOU paid for the work and THEY need to get it done.

Shibumi1

I highly recommend dei brand alarms.. (viper, python) as they are IMHO the best available..but as we have now shown.. the best products need quality installers or issues may arise..

@GregoryNP it sounds like an improper wire has been tapped into.have BB chk their work...

GregoryNP

I was back at BB when they opened. The installer was there who installed it. He went right to work to check the wiring. He rerouted the wires ( I don't know which ones) and said that the power cord was the one the installation instructions recommended. He thought the wires may have been touching other wires. I drove 2 hours round trip today and no issues. BTW, i had not noticed until this AM that my hood release was not connected.. He also connected that, said he forgot to connect it when the original install was complete. Will keep you informed if issue comes back.

Shibumi1

Yeah there is a heavy gauge 12v constant source down there. which is why I knew the problem was elsewhere. ..in the install diagram there's a misprint if u dont pay attn it could lead an installer to connect to the wrong wire...hope all is well now... keep us informed

roadfrog

Good news! Keep us posted.............

kho

GregoryNP- can I get the BB location and your installer name? Just in case my BB installer does not know how to get it done, they could call. My dealership quoted me $700 for installation

Shibumi1

as a foot note....(and being somewhat self serving) reduce your online purchases.. support your local retailers/install shops as we are starting to see alot of them going out of business... soon your only option will be BB... and they wont install anything they dont sell (which would almost eliminate online purchases anyway).... just a friendly word of advice...

here are a few #'s FL is the 2nd largest market (Cali is 1st) for car audio and electronics and we have seen a 35% decrease in retail electronics shops and installaions...in the past yr...

(so sure you can save a few bucks now on online products.......but if theres no one to install it.. what have you really saved)

i now return you to your regularly scheduled thread (sorry for the hijack)

GregoryNP

Don't know my installers name

14LSSport

I would have went to a local shop but I am friends with the guy at Best Buy and I am out of town working. If I was close to where I call home, a local Car Electronics shop gets 99% of my work.

kho

Can I get the BB location?

GregoryNP

Enfield CT

14LSSport

So I finally got around to having my friend take a stab at installing the DEI Remote Start on my 14 LS 460 F-Sport.

This didn't turn out well at all.

I left town a few days after install, I hardly drive the car that much. I was on I-95 and turned on my Radar Cruise control, after a little while, my speedo bounced from 80 mph to around 40 mph intermittently a few times then my dash lit up with ABS, PCS, Trac Control, Hazard, Check PCS lights and info center displaying Check PCS system. I pulled over and turned my car off and and on again, codes went away then came back on later again and I repeated this several times on my trip off/on to reset. I decided to drop by dealer when I got to my destination thinking hard codes would be stored in my computer bur that's not the case, no alarms were stored after I cleared them. When I returned back home, I had All DEI stuff removed today. So far no codes.

I'm done with trying to get a remote start installed on this car.