So Carista... Should I get it?
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Racer
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So Carista... Should I get it?
I really want the window roll down function, especially in sunny South Florida. And to get the feature, it would be worth it to me to pay the $$$. I've read about some cable that connects through the OBDII port that also performs these type of programming, but I am a little wary about using such "patchy and sketchy" types of tools. I would hate to brick my ECU.
So... what else can Carista do that makes it worth having? What have other Carista owners done?
So... what else can Carista do that makes it worth having? What have other Carista owners done?
I thought it was worth it. I was able to use it on my GS as well as my wife's RX. Some things I've used it for was to turn off seat belt chime, fold in auto mirrors when car turns off instead of only when locked, and register new TPMS. The register TPMS was only available as a beta tester.
Driver
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I have it and I think it's well worth the small price. I've used it to program the window roll down feature on my current GS, my last GS, turned off the automatic seat heater/cool down feature on the '13 GS (didn't have the option like newer models), turned off the daytime running lights on my older brother's '08 LS, set the window roll down feature on my younger brother's '16 GS, and a couple other customizations on my prior BMW. I'm just figuring out capability on my wife's MDX so maybe there will be some hidden gems there.
So yea, I think it's a good thing to buy. Plus, if you ever need to check a code that was tripped, you're ready. One note, when I bought it a few years ago I had a one-time in app purchase for the customization feature (think it was $20) which gives the ability to roll down the windows with your key fob, but now I believe they have an annual license/fee for this feature.
So yea, I think it's a good thing to buy. Plus, if you ever need to check a code that was tripped, you're ready. One note, when I bought it a few years ago I had a one-time in app purchase for the customization feature (think it was $20) which gives the ability to roll down the windows with your key fob, but now I believe they have an annual license/fee for this feature.
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I have it and I think it's well worth the small price. I've used it to program the window roll down feature on my current GS, my last GS, turned off the automatic seat heater/cool down feature on the '13 GS (didn't have the option like newer models), turned off the daytime running lights on my older brother's '08 LS, set the window roll down feature on my younger brother's '16 GS, and a couple other customizations on my prior BMW. I'm just figuring out capability on my wife's MDX so maybe there will be some hidden gems there.
So yea, I think it's a good thing to buy. Plus, if you ever need to check a code that was tripped, you're ready. One note, when I bought it a few years ago I had a one-time in app purchase for the customization feature (think it was $20) which gives the ability to roll down the windows with your key fob, but now I believe they have an annual license/fee for this feature.
So yea, I think it's a good thing to buy. Plus, if you ever need to check a code that was tripped, you're ready. One note, when I bought it a few years ago I had a one-time in app purchase for the customization feature (think it was $20) which gives the ability to roll down the windows with your key fob, but now I believe they have an annual license/fee for this feature.
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From: Canada
I really want the window roll down function, especially in sunny South Florida. And to get the feature, it would be worth it to me to pay the $$$. I've read about some cable that connects through the OBDII port that also performs these type of programming, but I am a little wary about using such "patchy and sketchy" types of tools. I would hate to brick my ECU.
So... what else can Carista do that makes it worth having? What have other Carista owners done?
So... what else can Carista do that makes it worth having? What have other Carista owners done?
I think Carista is way overpriced for what it is now with the subscription based model.
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I have the full access. Before they offered the subscription they only offered a one-time fee to have the custom features for life... then they got smart and found a model to bring recurring revenue through subscriptions. I’m in the Raleigh area so glad to hook up and make any mods, fee free
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I have the full access. Before they offered the subscription they only offered a one-time fee to have the custom features for life... then they got smart and found a model to bring recurring revenue through subscriptions. I’m in the Raleigh area so glad to hook up and make any mods, fee free
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