LS remote start install DIY
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 385
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From: MD
How did you get such a great install price at Best Buy? I'm really interested in ordering the DBall 3 from Toby and getting it professionally installed but I'd really like to keep my total costs at $150-200. Not interested in paying for a subscription service at this time. Any suggestions for the $99 service rate to ask for at Best Buy, as the prices I've been quoted for installation only is over $200.
The guy at the eBay link previously provided does not flash the modules anymore since directed changed their business model. You have to be an authorized dealer now to get any help or tech support for the Dball. I wanted to get a long range kit so I can get more distance so I purchased an XL202 and python antenna but could not get it to work.
I'm considering taking the Dball out and installing an Evo module and pair it with one of their RF kits. I already have their flash link update since I just installed one on the GS. The range in the LS factory remote is really abysmal.
I'm considering taking the Dball out and installing an Evo module and pair it with one of their RF kits. I already have their flash link update since I just installed one on the GS. The range in the LS factory remote is really abysmal.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 371
Likes: 43
From: Texas
First off I would honestly try to DIY with the new instructions Toby sends. It is what I asked the Best Buy installer to use. He could tell the instructions were from an installer who had taken the time to make it specific to my year and model. The installer said he could tell what I had tried and it was exactly what he did which was exactly what the instructions said.
BB had a basic price for $99 for the Remore Start systems. He says he does a lot of Dball installs They tend to include it for free on all their deals they have for their remote start units. I brought the installer the smart card and the DBall attached (following Toby’s instructions) hoping he would not charge me separate costs. If you don’t want the smart card just call a BB or another shop and tell them, “I have a DBall 3 already flashed for my car and need it installed. “ Speak to the actual tech.
In in the end the guy said the only difference that he did was to sodder the wires together instead of using T-taps. That is what Toby suggested/recommended in the first place but I didn’t own a soldering iron. I was the first and only person to ever have an issue with trying it DIY so don’t let me be the reason you don’t try. Good luck!
BB had a basic price for $99 for the Remore Start systems. He says he does a lot of Dball installs They tend to include it for free on all their deals they have for their remote start units. I brought the installer the smart card and the DBall attached (following Toby’s instructions) hoping he would not charge me separate costs. If you don’t want the smart card just call a BB or another shop and tell them, “I have a DBall 3 already flashed for my car and need it installed. “ Speak to the actual tech.
In in the end the guy said the only difference that he did was to sodder the wires together instead of using T-taps. That is what Toby suggested/recommended in the first place but I didn’t own a soldering iron. I was the first and only person to ever have an issue with trying it DIY so don’t let me be the reason you don’t try. Good luck!
How did you get such a great install price at Best Buy? I'm really interested in ordering the DBall 3 from Toby and getting it professionally installed but I'd really like to keep my total costs at $150-200. Not interested in paying for a subscription service at this time. Any suggestions for the $99 service rate to ask for at Best Buy, as the prices I've been quoted for installation only is over $200.
Lexus Champion
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,817
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From: Orlando STRONG!!
NEVER USE T-TAPS!!! they make **** poor connections. not too mention dball2 or db3's use data signals to start the car.. millions of bits of code going thru a crappy connection point can an will only cause problems. if u don't own a soldering iron then use a "military splice" strip back the wire to be tappeds sheathing 1/4" then with a pick tool or test light split the wire like the eye of a needle.. then thread the db3 wire thru an wrap it around.. pulling tightly then wrap the connection point with electrical tape for added reliability add a wire tie atop the connection.. fyi at my last Viper training the tech leading the training prefers this method as he says solder also adds resistance to the wire causing "anomalies" with data transfer..
Rookie
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 42
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From: Massachusetts
NEVER USE T-TAPS!!! they make **** poor connections. not too mention dball2 or db3's use data signals to start the car.. millions of bits of code going thru a crappy connection point can an will only cause problems. if u don't own a soldering iron then use a "military splice" strip back the wire to be tappeds sheathing 1/4" then with a pick tool or test light split the wire like the eye of a needle.. then thread the db3 wire thru an wrap it around.. pulling tightly then wrap the connection point with electrical tape for added reliability add a wire tie atop the connection.. fyi at my last Viper training the tech leading the training prefers this method as he says solder also adds resistance to the wire causing "anomalies" with data transfer..
Driver
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 104
Likes: 28
From: TN
First off I would honestly try to DIY with the new instructions Toby sends. It is what I asked the Best Buy installer to use. He could tell the instructions were from an installer who had taken the time to make it specific to my year and model. The installer said he could tell what I had tried and it was exactly what he did which was exactly what the instructions said.
BB had a basic price for $99 for the Remore Start systems. He says he does a lot of Dball installs They tend to include it for free on all their deals they have for their remote start units. I brought the installer the smart card and the DBall attached (following Toby’s instructions) hoping he would not charge me separate costs. If you don’t want the smart card just call a BB or another shop and tell them, “I have a DBall 3 already flashed for my car and need it installed. “ Speak to the actual tech.
In in the end the guy said the only difference that he did was to sodder the wires together instead of using T-taps. That is what Toby suggested/recommended in the first place but I didn’t own a soldering iron. I was the first and only person to ever have an issue with trying it DIY so don’t let me be the reason you don’t try. Good luck!
BB had a basic price for $99 for the Remore Start systems. He says he does a lot of Dball installs They tend to include it for free on all their deals they have for their remote start units. I brought the installer the smart card and the DBall attached (following Toby’s instructions) hoping he would not charge me separate costs. If you don’t want the smart card just call a BB or another shop and tell them, “I have a DBall 3 already flashed for my car and need it installed. “ Speak to the actual tech.
In in the end the guy said the only difference that he did was to sodder the wires together instead of using T-taps. That is what Toby suggested/recommended in the first place but I didn’t own a soldering iron. I was the first and only person to ever have an issue with trying it DIY so don’t let me be the reason you don’t try. Good luck!
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 371
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From: Texas
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 34
Likes: 17
From: IL
I'm looking to install a remote start in my car and I've read through this entire thread, so I'm aware that Directed has changed their licensing and will no longer allow you to flash the dball unless you're a licensed installer. So, I'm looking at getting one that's already flashed. I found this item on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:g
eQAAOSwArxbRNTB
Does it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:g
eQAAOSwArxbRNTBDoes it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 385
Likes: 44
From: MD
I'm looking to install a remote start in my car and I've read through this entire thread, so I'm aware that Directed has changed their licensing and will no longer allow you to flash the dball unless you're a licensed installer. So, I'm looking at getting one that's already flashed. I found this item on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:geQAAOSwArxbRNTB
Does it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:g
eQAAOSwArxbRNTBDoes it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 34
Likes: 17
From: IL
I'm looking to install a remote start in my car and I've read through this entire thread, so I'm aware that Directed has changed their licensing and will no longer allow you to flash the dball unless you're a licensed installer. So, I'm looking at getting one that's already flashed. I found this item on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:geQAAOSwArxbRNTB
Does it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTED-XPRESSKIT-DBALL3-BYPASS-DOOR-LOCK/223045859985?epid=4004800326&hash=item33ee91ba91:g
eQAAOSwArxbRNTBDoes it look like this item includes everything that I would need to install and have the remote start work with the oem keyfob? It says it's pre-flashed and ready to install.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,422
Likes: 220
From: Ontario
why don’t you scroll up and contact broadfield customs I think the guy programs and ships them out
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 34
Likes: 17
From: IL
For some reason, I thought he wasn't doing it anymore, but I reread the thread above and I'm not seeing that, so I must have read it wrong before. I'll contact him. Thanks.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Ontario