Does the GS have the remote start feature?

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Jan 4, 2022 | 12:18 AM

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peasodos

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Originally Posted by Robertcave

Hi Peasdos
Did you get the Card Second hand as i had that feature on my old Gs3 many years ago and thought it was really cool but not had one since i was told second hand ones cannot be reprogrammed . I have seen them here on Ebay but was reluctant to purchase because of the programming issue.
New here they are £350 but i do believe ours run on a different Frequency to you state side.
Thanks
Robert

Only buy New. I tried a few eBay ones and nothing worked, key has to be in virgin status, never been programmed before.

Jan 4, 2022 | 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by peasodos

Only buy New. I tried a few eBay ones and nothing worked, key has to be in virgin status, never been programmed before.

So I reviewed how much this cost me when I had done this:

$140 for a second hand wallet key.
$20 for a service to reset the key to virgin status from a certified locksmith (+ $7 to ship it).
Total for programmed key = $167

I also decided to get an emergency key created:

$50 for an uncut key from the dealership.
$30 to get the key cut (+ $7 to ship it).
Total for emergency key = $87

All in all, grand total was roughly $250 and well worth it to me for the value it provides in my day-to-day life.

Jan 4, 2022 | 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie420

So I reviewed how much this cost me when I had done this:

$140 for a second hand wallet key.
$20 for a service to reset the key to virgin status from a certified locksmith (+ $7 to ship it).
Total for programmed key = $167

I also decided to get an emergency key created:

$50 for an uncut key from the dealership.
$30 to get the key cut (+ $7 to ship it).
Total for emergency key = $87

All in all, grand total was roughly $250 and well worth it to me for the value it provides in my day-to-day life.

Who cut your credit card key? Been meaning to find someone to mail it out too for this service.

Jan 4, 2022 | 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lexo98

Are you sure that’s factory?

My 2013 Lux also has the factory installed remote start.
It was a $500 add on feature.

Use both to cool car on hot days and heat it on cold ones.

Jan 5, 2022 | 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by peasodos

Only buy New. I tried a few eBay ones and nothing worked, key has to be in virgin status, never been programmed before.

Thanks For that peasdos looks like i will have to get one from dealer I will call it a belated xmas pressie
I havent heard of anyone here in uk that can bring them back to virgin
As an aside the second hand price of GSs here is climbing due to the rarity of the model glad i got my 18 gs450h

Jan 5, 2022 | 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by peasodos

My aftermarket one also works with the oem key fob to remote start, useless to me since I only carry the credit card key.

Is there a credit card key for the 350 if so how do I get it

Jan 5, 2022 | 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lis4Lexus

Is there a credit card key for the 350 if so how do I get it

Yes
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post11195726

Jan 7, 2022 | 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by peasodos

I got it from 12voltsolutions.
The remote starter they use is Directed DB3

App they use is:
https://www.amazon.com/Audiovox-ASCL.../dp/B07H9FLDCD

You can remote start, turn off car, unlock/lock doors, open trunk, gps location of car, get battery voltage, and temperature.

I'm hoping to see if anyone can retrofit the OEM LTE equipment onto the 3G vehicles, but not sure how that would work with Enform if someone did manage it.

Jan 7, 2022 | 07:06 AM

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Who cut your credit card key? Been meaning to find someone to mail it out too for this service.

Majority of the locksmiths or cutting services do not cut this type of key since the blade width is very thin. It requires a special adaptor and they special ordered it for me. Looks like they reduced their price now for their service to $25. I will reach out to shortly.