Aftermarket Remote Start. Help me to decide!
#31
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[QUOTE=yardie876;8873351] Aftermarket remotes come with larger antennas,which allow it to communicate with the car from greater distances.
This remote has NO visible antenna. Unlike another member's car photos posted on here that showed a giant antenna glued to her windshield - by the dealer no less.
This remote has NO visible antenna. Unlike another member's car photos posted on here that showed a giant antenna glued to her windshield - by the dealer no less.
#32
I know there are distance issues with the factory RS from the many complaints posted here, including the RES system that is currently experiencing problems according to other members. Although I don't plan to walk 1500' away and do a test, I'll report back as to my findings. What puzzles me is if an aftermarket manufacturer can get it right why can't Toyota?
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I just got an ES300H 2013. Still working as expected? So to confirm it works with your existing remote by clicking lock 3 times?
Thanks, just trying to add this feature and came across this post.
Thanks, just trying to add this feature and came across this post.
Last edited by rrr757; 07-01-15 at 07:28 AM.
#34
Once installed you need the dealer to register it to the CANBUS. The key still works to remote start using the lock button but the range is limited. It's best to use the app as there are more features and the range is limited only by access to cell towers both for your smartphone and the vehicle. It still works as designed.
#35
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Directed Smart Start
I just had a directed (see viper) remote start installed with the smart start app. All in (including parts and professional install) it cost me $600. I then had to buy the service plan which was another $239 for 3 years. Everything works great. I can remote start the car from anywhere with cell phone service (even the bowels of large insurance buildings). Also, all the features that I previously had on my car were unaffected. I did not get a new key, however now my Lexus key will also remote start the car by pressing the lock button three times. With that feature, the range is only as far as the key could have locked/unlocked the car but to start from my bedroom to the garage, using the key is easier than opening my phone, opening the app, etc... The only "concern" with the remote start is that as soon as you open the door the car shuts off and you have to restart it. I was told there was no work-a-round for this. I find it not ideal, but by the time I sit in the car, push the start button and put on my seat belt, the car is running. It has truly been a non-issue. The hardware/software are really expensive in comparison to alternatives but I figured if I was going to spend $350-$400 and get frustrated when it didn't start, for a few hundred bucks more, I could have everything, no distance restrictions, gps location capabilities and a much improved security system. No regrets after a week. If I discover any concerns, I will update this post.
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