Remote start option
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: sask
1 mile away in perfect conditions mind you... like being on the tenth floor overlooking a prairie view and seeing your car approx a mile away. Maybe then a mile will work. But in cases where you have to park 6 blocks away in a building, perhaps that mile becomes 0.2 miles. I'd rather get the smartphone system, assuming it works. Anyone here have a positive experience with any of the systems (Drone, smart start, etc.)?
Pit Crew
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 150
Likes: 5
From: New York
ive used the smart start viper system, and it does what it is supposed to do. sometimes there is lag between pressing the button and the actual function. sometimes it takes up to a minute. but other than that, it always works. i was in florida for vacation while my car was in ny. i checked with my brother who was at home near the car to see if the system worked. and well it did work.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,626
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From: Iowa
1 mile away in perfect conditions mind you... like being on the tenth floor overlooking a prairie view and seeing your car approx a mile away. Maybe then a mile will work. But in cases where you have to park 6 blocks away in a building, perhaps that mile becomes 0.2 miles. I'd rather get the smartphone system, assuming it works. Anyone here have a positive experience with any of the systems (Drone, smart start, etc.)?
Both systems have network difficulties every so often, otherwise very reliable.
The market is getting very competitive and similar options offered on both factory and third party remote starters.
I would not have a car without it anymore...spoiled. I would like the alarm functions integrated with the remote start. Don't have that now.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17
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From: MN
I'm planning on picking up a RX450H in the next week. I like the option of OEM remote starter because it utilizes existing key fob and does not tamper with existing wires.
I think the installation is straight forward aside from the Toyota Techstream. Is this DIYable or do i need to do the install and take it into the dealer to register the new feature? It just shows using Techstream to confirm the setup but can I just remote start to see if it works? Isn't that the same?
I think the installation is straight forward aside from the Toyota Techstream. Is this DIYable or do i need to do the install and take it into the dealer to register the new feature? It just shows using Techstream to confirm the setup but can I just remote start to see if it works? Isn't that the same?
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 12
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From: NY
Res+
Need an opinion:
I just leased a 2013 RX, it has most of available options but no remote start which I used a lot on my previous car.
Do you think it makes sense installing RES+, considering it's a leased car (36mo). Would it have a positive impact when I'm returning the car or switching a lease? Installation would be around 1K and I have reservations spending so much to improve a car I don't really own.
Would it make sense to remove RES+ at the lease end and resell it or in 3 years it would depreciate to 0?
I just leased a 2013 RX, it has most of available options but no remote start which I used a lot on my previous car.
Do you think it makes sense installing RES+, considering it's a leased car (36mo). Would it have a positive impact when I'm returning the car or switching a lease? Installation would be around 1K and I have reservations spending so much to improve a car I don't really own.
Would it make sense to remove RES+ at the lease end and resell it or in 3 years it would depreciate to 0?
Driver
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 171
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From: CA
Need an opinion:
I just leased a 2013 RX, it has most of available options but no remote start which I used a lot on my previous car.
Do you think it makes sense installing RES+, considering it's a leased car (36mo). Would it have a positive impact when I'm returning the car or switching a lease? Installation would be around 1K and I have reservations spending so much to improve a car I don't really own.
Would it make sense to remove RES+ at the lease end and resell it or in 3 years it would depreciate to 0?
I just leased a 2013 RX, it has most of available options but no remote start which I used a lot on my previous car.
Do you think it makes sense installing RES+, considering it's a leased car (36mo). Would it have a positive impact when I'm returning the car or switching a lease? Installation would be around 1K and I have reservations spending so much to improve a car I don't really own.
Would it make sense to remove RES+ at the lease end and resell it or in 3 years it would depreciate to 0?
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 280
Likes: 6
From: NY
According to the installation instructions registration can be done w/o connecting to the computer; if the manual method fails then the computer is needed
c. Locate the 1P RES
Diagnostic Connectors in
the Passenger’s Side
Cowl Area and connect them.
NOTE: Once connected you will
have 10 minutes to complete this
section, steps d–y.
Place the Vehicle in Park (P)
or Neutral (N) position.
f. With the Remote Control Key
in your possession, cycle the
Smart Key Ignition Button
from OFF to ON 5 times.
NOTE: One cycle consists of:
OFF →Accessory →ON. This is
equivalent to pressing the Smart
Key Ignition Button 14 times.
LOOK: for the Hazard Lights to
Flash once.
g. Start the Engine.
h. After 10 seconds stop the
Engine.
LOOK: For the Hazard Lights to
flash Once.
IF THIS PROCEDURE FAILED
The Hazard Lights flash Three
Times.
• Disconnect the V4 Harness’s 1P
RES Diagnostic Connectors.
If the above provedure fails THEN you will need computer. I can't upload the whole file (don't know why...)
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 13
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From: sask
I got a "directed smartstart" unit installed. Its working great so far, 135$ for three year service. Commands are a little slow sometimes (20 sec) but overall, it's great. Now i just need to play around with it.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 494
Likes: 5
From: MA
I was about to install the "smart start" with the smartphone for $750 (include GPS tracking) plus $60/year subscription but then decided to save $250 by just installed normal remote starter to the OEM key fob for $500. have to press the lock key 3 times to start/stop.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 494
Likes: 5
From: MA
Update: Just came back to add Viper smatstart + Alarm for another 350 + 120 for 3 years subscription.. So total $970 for everything. Love the smart start system. The reason i came back for the smart start because the range of the Lexus Keyfob is a joke + the engine shut off when opening the door