What module is he currently offering? I've yet to try flashing a dball2 an trying the 3x lock start... i have a full alarm connected so it'll be harder for me to use my car as a tester...

 

Mine is on its way, so I can't tell you, but I believe its the Dball2

 

This is what he is shipping: The DBALL2 runs $69 shipped and I will flash it for 3x lock."

My unit was attempted delivery Friday but my office was closed so I should get it Monday.

 

I finally install the remote start over the holidays and it works!

I purchased the pre-loaded firmware DBALL2 off ebay from 'doug43235' for $59.95 back in July. Been sitting in garage since. Install it on 2007 LS460.

I only connect the wires from the BLUE adapter as indicated from SLIMJIMTEL. That's all needed for basic functionality. The RED, BLACK, and WHITE adapter all went into the trash. I believe the installation requires a bit of electrical experience, since you cannot splice into 12V low gauge wire. ( I just shoved both wire in adapter. Ghettofied Not recommended) Also requires putting in a terminal for ground wire.


The installation was fairly simple IMO for remote start.

FYI - I have the DVD/NAV bypass install behind the touchscreen. I noticed that DVD no longer play video after installing the DBALL2. Not sure if this is related but seem to happen right after DBALL installation.

 

Got mine in today. Dball 2 kit. Now what am I going to need to pick up from the store in order to wire this?

 

I tapped into mine no issues. You need red T-Taps.

But hey...sometimes the Ghetto approach is good too!

As stated....red T Taps and if you're ike me and **** about neatness and such, wire ties/zap straps.

 

Red t-taps. Got it. Any size to get?

 

Wasn't sure if you were joking.....RED size. LOL As in 18--22 ga, just like crimp connectors.

 

You will need a soldering gun, solder, razor blade and electrical tape. Installation is easy, (I have soldered only once before, replaced a Sonic toothbrush battery). Don't cut the wires, strip about 1/2 to 1", split the wires down the middle and push the wires through, loop around and twist, solder. Shrink tubing would be hard if not impossible, there isn't a whole lot of room to work with and cutting the wires would make splicing them and soldering harder. If you find the z6 module, would you mind posting a pic, I could not for the life of me locate it. Thanks.


I didn't see the t-taps posts, that looks easier. I wish I knew about them when I installed mine.

 

Only if you choose to do it that way. I for one, am one of those who always chooses to solder over any other way of doing connections. However, it's overkill in this case and the area is not subject to corrosion or water intrusion. T Tap is so much easier. But to each his own!

 

You know that moment when you are doing 15 things at once and say something really stupid? That was that moment for me today. hahaha Thanks.

 

LOL! Been there done that my friend!!

 

I'm curious if anyone knows what firmware he's using to flash these modules... I'd guess he has it saved an is flashing from that... if so... that's great!!!! Keep the 3x lock remote start party goin....

 

Any members out there living in either Jacksonville, Orlando or Tampa areas that have done one of these and would be willing to do mine? I'm the least mechanically inclined person I know :-) and I'd trust one of you guys any day of the week over some shop that I randomly pick.

Obviously, I'm willing to fairly compensate you for your time. I live in NE Florida but travel to the Tampa area once a month.

Thanks guys.
Doug

 

Shibum1 is the man for installs.. He's in Orlando