LS remote start install DIY
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The Compustar ones let you use the factory remote with three clicks of the lock button.
The difference is, with 3rd party kits, you need another remote on your keychain. This one you just use the factory remote.
$250-300 ? WOW, ebay $1.00 for the red t-clips.... it's not that hard to do. In fact, compared to others said on here, Pulling the battery and pulling the plugs from the computer one by one is easy to do...
I mean I suck at wiring in cars, I never would even do a car stereo on my older cars but, this was not that bad at all. only 5 wires to connect.
I picked up the ebay one... I didn't want to do it myself, so I tried to call 3-4 places. They all would not touch it for legal reasons.
$250-300 ? WOW, ebay $1.00 for the red t-clips.... it's not that hard to do. In fact, compared to others said on here, Pulling the battery and pulling the plugs from the computer one by one is easy to do...
I mean I suck at wiring in cars, I never would even do a car stereo on my older cars but, this was not that bad at all. only 5 wires to connect.
I picked up the ebay one... I didn't want to do it myself, so I tried to call 3-4 places. They all would not touch it for legal reasons.
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Are you sure? I was told by a local shop that the factory remote option wouldn't work on the Compustar. Even the Compustar website seems to indicate this.
Last edited by roadfrog; Oct 18, 2017 at 06:35 PM.
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I was told that to have it work from the Smart Key I didn't need this model. They have a one way model which you can do the triple lock and it start and stop. I had this in my cart when I read that since I don't want to carry a second fob this really wasn't needed. I got the other model.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
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I went to talk to the installer. He said the Compustar will work as I expected it to but he said if I buy the DBall they can install it for a 100 bucks and it is all I really needed and I could save a few bucks. I canceled my appointment, thanked him, and plan to buy the DBall.
He said the 199 will do what I needed but I get two remotes I don’t need.
He said the 250 one will do what I needed but if I didn’t want to carry two remotes this again isn’t the one to get since it is money spent on things I would not need.
Anyone have a ebay seller who you all recommend who programs the DBall for a 2014 Lexus?
Anyone use the SmartPhone function added on to it?
He said the 199 will do what I needed but I get two remotes I don’t need.
He said the 250 one will do what I needed but if I didn’t want to carry two remotes this again isn’t the one to get since it is money spent on things I would not need.
Anyone have a ebay seller who you all recommend who programs the DBall for a 2014 Lexus?
Anyone use the SmartPhone function added on to it?
I was told that to have it work from the Smart Key I didn't need this model. They have a one way model which you can do the triple lock and it start and stop. I had this in my cart when I read that since I don't want to carry a second fob this really wasn't needed. I got the other model.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
Racer
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From: Kansas
Installed the Smart Phone add on. Went in easy i had to call the place i bought it from to activate it because a DIY person cannot needs to be done by a authorized installer.. You pay so much a year. I really have only used it to locate where the car is and you can set up speed warnings and geofencing.
Racer
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From: Someplace in CT
I was told that to have it work from the Smart Key I didn't need this model. They have a one way model which you can do the triple lock and it start and stop. I had this in my cart when I read that since I don't want to carry a second fob this really wasn't needed. I got the other model.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
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From: Tampa, FL
I was told that to have it work from the Smart Key I didn't need this model. They have a one way model which you can do the triple lock and it start and stop. I had this in my cart when I read that since I don't want to carry a second fob this really wasn't needed. I got the other model.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compust...?skuId=6054400
I emailed compustart yesterday and they said the 2 way model would indeed keep the touch handles active. Guess I will be asking them again to be certain
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Pit Crew
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Just got off a call with their support and they said since the kit includes the interface module the lock lock lock will work so we would not need to carry 2 fobs around.
The number for our Tech Support is: 888.820.3690 (dial 9) ext. 203
Racer
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I would assume they are the same at least up to 2012 but, the computer cables cant change too much over all, one would think at least.
Anyone else do it on a 2013+ ?