Remote Engine Start Anyone?
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Remote Engine Start Anyone?
Does anyone have Remote Engine Start?
How do you like it? Does it work well? Is it worth $500?
ALSO, any idea if it is dealer or port installed? If port installed, can it be added even though it's not on the Vehicle Inquiry Report of a car that's incoming?
AND, those who have same, can you please post a picture of the key fob?
THANKS!
How do you like it? Does it work well? Is it worth $500?
ALSO, any idea if it is dealer or port installed? If port installed, can it be added even though it's not on the Vehicle Inquiry Report of a car that's incoming?
AND, those who have same, can you please post a picture of the key fob?
THANKS!
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Does anyone have Remote Engine Start?
How do you like it? Does it work well? Is it worth $500?
ALSO, any idea if it is dealer or port installed? If port installed, can it be added even though it's not on the Vehicle Inquiry Report of a car that's incoming?
AND, those who have same, can you please post a picture of the key fob?
THANKS!
How do you like it? Does it work well? Is it worth $500?
ALSO, any idea if it is dealer or port installed? If port installed, can it be added even though it's not on the Vehicle Inquiry Report of a car that's incoming?
AND, those who have same, can you please post a picture of the key fob?
THANKS!
Hold up, remote start isn't standard?
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I'm not talking "Push Start" "Comfort Access", I'm talking when it's either really hot or cold out and you want to start your car from your home from your key fob to either cool it down or warm it up...
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It is 500 for the part + 500 for the install and it is installed at the dealer by a third party. So you are looking at 1,100-1,200 with tax. If you go this route you can order the part for 200 less from Sewell w/ your club lexus username. Then take the part in and have the dealer install it or go to a local stereo installer and they can install it for half the price. Although b/c it uses the factory key fob the dealer might have to program it.
The key fob is the factory key fob. You just hit the unlock button 3 times and it will start.
My dealer was running a deal with viper smart starts. It was only 200$ more than the factory brand starter you are talking about. With the Viper Smart Start I can start, unlock, lock etc. my car with my iPhone anywhere. I choose to do this mainly b/c I have the Lexus Credit Card key and don't carry the car keys with me ever.
The key fob is the factory key fob. You just hit the unlock button 3 times and it will start.
My dealer was running a deal with viper smart starts. It was only 200$ more than the factory brand starter you are talking about. With the Viper Smart Start I can start, unlock, lock etc. my car with my iPhone anywhere. I choose to do this mainly b/c I have the Lexus Credit Card key and don't carry the car keys with me ever.
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It is 500 for the part + 500 for the install and it is installed at the dealer by a third party. So you are looking at 1,100-1,200 with tax. If you go this route you can order the part for 200 less from Sewell w/ your club lexus username. Then take the part in and have the dealer install it or go to a local stereo installer and they can install it for half the price. Although b/c it uses the factory key fob the dealer might have to program it.
The key fob is the factory key fob. You just hit the unlock button 3 times and it will start.
My dealer was running a deal with viper smart starts. It was only 200$ more than the factory brand starter you are talking about. With the Viper Smart Start I can start, unlock, lock etc. my car with my iPhone anywhere. I choose to do this mainly b/c I have the Lexus Credit Card key and don't carry the car keys with me ever.
The key fob is the factory key fob. You just hit the unlock button 3 times and it will start.
My dealer was running a deal with viper smart starts. It was only 200$ more than the factory brand starter you are talking about. With the Viper Smart Start I can start, unlock, lock etc. my car with my iPhone anywhere. I choose to do this mainly b/c I have the Lexus Credit Card key and don't carry the car keys with me ever.
2014 IS' come with three keys, right? Two key fobs and one card key?
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By Sewell do you mean this place(?):
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/
Have a part number for the credit card key?
Can't seem to find it on the site; would like to know price.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/
Have a part number for the credit card key?
Can't seem to find it on the site; would like to know price.
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I know you're being sarcastic, but it just doesn't make sense. If anyone would want remote start ($500 part + $500 labor), it'd be the person who has a fully equipped NAV car (which should be standard on a Lexus by now), not the person who wants a stripped model...