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I wanted to install and remote start in my 1998 LS400 but have tried searching and cannot really find any information on it, I'm pretty shocked. Has anyone done this? The big V8 takes a while to heat up (especially here in MN).

I saw the vehicel colors at the12volt dot com but also would think the vehicle will need a bypass of some sort.

Thanks

LiCelsior

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i have a viper system on mine but i had it professionally installed, plus it has warranty if installed by a certified installer.

PureDrifter

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most installers i talked to refused to touch my '99 saying it just wasnt worth the time for them to install....

My1998LS40

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I did alarm and remote starter on my 91 way back and it was easy. Planning on doing the same thing on the 98 that I just got. Just waiting on to find a good system at a good price. For 98, I think we'll need the transponder bypass, which might requires a chipped key tied along the ignition somewhere. Never done any remote start on cars with transponder key, so, I'll need to do some more researches, but it can be done quite easy enough. I'll let you know how it goes if I can find a system soon enough.

Lac

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Just installed Viper on my '91 at Best Buy. Love it

Yotarip

Word of warning. If you decide to have this done, spend the money to make sure a certified technician install the unit or you will be in for a world of hurt. I bought my 93 ls400 last march. A week after I got it home the check engine light came on and the car ran as though the ECU was bad. I had the ecu repaired and the car ran great for 10,000 miles. Suddenly the problem returned but 10 times worse. The CEL would come on and the car would shut down. No code could be pulled from the ecu. After pulling the panels under the steering wheel I discovered that a remote start system had been HACKED into the original harness by the previous. Thats when I discovered that I could make the running engine shut off by shaking the harness. It took me all of satuday and sunday to remove that crap and repair the damage. I have since put 3000 miles on her without any problems.

You have to splice that remote start into the critical harness so make sure it's done right.

python

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i have one but it goes into a loop when i activate it..it starts,runs for 30 seconds or so then shuts off and repeats itself until i hit the correct buttons...its an expensive viper installed by a professional...i just dont even use it

My1998LS40

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If it was expensive and installed by a professional, then why it goes into a loop when you activate it? And why do you have to hit the correct button? Didn't you have to hit the correct button to activate it in the first place? So, is it a faulty system or was it done purposedly that way?

python

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dont know why it does it...i dont really care either. i only want it to tell me my car is safe.

Nohawk Lex

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Mine too, installed by a shop. It was the practical way to go.

Twix

Can I ask which Viper system did you guys install?

There is couple of them on viper.com, but I'm not sure which one (I think I'll get one for myself)...

LiCelsior

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Viper 5901, i love mine.

i am probably going to get the module that has a application on my iphone so i can start it/lock and unlock the doors anywhere as long as i have reception.

blkvip

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just had the CompuStar pro ss,not a single issue had a shop put it in it did take them all day but no issues on their part.

python

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mine is 7701 sst

My1998LS40

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Which one or the model number that can work with iphone app? Plus, is there an Iphone app that would work with Viper alarm? I'll do more search on this because that would be very interesting and up to date. If you have any more info, please let me know. Thx.