Aftermarket remote start options
#31
Good to hear you didn't have an issue and agree I'll need to call them to be sure. Here's the link to their site where I saw it https://shop.mypushcart.com/plug-n-p...7-lexus-rx350/
I's mentioned under Special Notes. Here's the exact text, "SPECIAL NOTES: Our remote start kits are ONLY compatible with automatic transmission vehicles. To prevent theft, the remote starter will shut down the vehicle when a door is opened. Not compatible on American models with Enform system."
I's mentioned under Special Notes. Here's the exact text, "SPECIAL NOTES: Our remote start kits are ONLY compatible with automatic transmission vehicles. To prevent theft, the remote starter will shut down the vehicle when a door is opened. Not compatible on American models with Enform system."
#32
Driver School Candidate
Factory remote start?
Does Lexus offer a factory remote start rather than the enform? I don't want to sub for a service when I can just use the remote start on my key fob. When I asked a dealer about it they said they only offer enform and I can get a remote start from another company but they don't recommend it.
#33
Better off getting an aftermarket remote start like iDatalink system. 100X better than anything Lexus offers on that stupid Enform system which you not only pay for monthly sub but works half the time. Get a http://www.idatalink.com/ which enables you to use the OEM key fob to start the car but also depending on what model you get can also do a 2 way communications system and/or keyfob with LCD screen too.
#34
Racer
Does Lexus offer a factory remote start rather than the enform? I don't want to sub for a service when I can just use the remote start on my key fob. When I asked a dealer about it they said they only offer enform and I can get a remote start from another company but they don't recommend it.
Aftermarket ones are a crap shoot and so much depends on the installation, not only for how the unit will work, but also for how it may affect other mechanical/electronic parts as well.
#35
I love Enform remote. Gives you information about your car, alerts you via app and email if you left a window or door open, etc, and other data like the odometer, fuel level, etc. Plus I can remotely start the car, lock/unlock doors, etc. Viper and CompuStar can't hold a light to Enform remote. The service is totally worth it for me at $13/month ($160/yr).
#36
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: CA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Remote Start and Car Seat
I want a remote start to cool down the car before putting my daughter in the car seat. Am I able to open the rear door and have the remote start stay on or will it stay off once i open the rear door?
I'm particularly interested in the Viper DS4+ and Compustar DC3/4900S. Any recommendations on which is better? The bestbuy tech said the DS4+ is compatible with my 450H but bestbuy.com says it isn't.
I'm particularly interested in the Viper DS4+ and Compustar DC3/4900S. Any recommendations on which is better? The bestbuy tech said the DS4+ is compatible with my 450H but bestbuy.com says it isn't.
#37
Intermediate
I could be wrong, but I don't believe that Compustar makes a system for Lexus. Viper (which owns Clifford and several other brands) appears to as it allow you to configure a RX450h. However, if it requires cutting or splicing into your harness I don't know that I would would do it; if there is a harness that allows them to connect without cutting or splicing, I might consider it. Currently, I use Lexus Enform subscription service to remotely start our RX450h. Since the RX450h has more electronics to deal with owed to the hybrid system, I personally would not chance voiding the warranty by adding an aftermarket system. Lexus Canada has the factory remote fob system available that is not available in the US.
#38
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: tx
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good to hear you didn't have an issue and agree I'll need to call them to be sure. Here's the link to their site where I saw it https://shop.mypushcart.com/plug-n-p...7-lexus-rx350/
I's mentioned under Special Notes. Here's the exact text, "SPECIAL NOTES: Our remote start kits are ONLY compatible with automatic transmission vehicles. To prevent theft, the remote starter will shut down the vehicle when a door is opened. Not compatible on American models with Enform system."
I's mentioned under Special Notes. Here's the exact text, "SPECIAL NOTES: Our remote start kits are ONLY compatible with automatic transmission vehicles. To prevent theft, the remote starter will shut down the vehicle when a door is opened. Not compatible on American models with Enform system."
#39
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Remote start with just the remote
Folks,
Just FYI to those concern. Honestly it could work with the original remote key fob but its not worth the hustle. However what I did I invested on an after market security system with remote start package included and I’ve been using it for about two years now with the remote start. Works like a charm even from about 300 yards. I bought a Viper security system. Only drawbacks are you have to carry an additional remote and once you open a door it shuts down for security. Last I know the Lexus Enform Remote you have to pay an annual subscription charge. Mine works good without the waste of an annual subscription.
Just FYI to those concern. Honestly it could work with the original remote key fob but its not worth the hustle. However what I did I invested on an after market security system with remote start package included and I’ve been using it for about two years now with the remote start. Works like a charm even from about 300 yards. I bought a Viper security system. Only drawbacks are you have to carry an additional remote and once you open a door it shuts down for security. Last I know the Lexus Enform Remote you have to pay an annual subscription charge. Mine works good without the waste of an annual subscription.
#40
I've got idatalink 2 way on ours, with harness that doesn't require any cutting, and also enables oem keyfob to start the vehicle (press door lock button 3 times and it starts the vehicle). Got it installed at visions. Not sure about other brand.12v solution kind of looks easy to install yourself from what i can see by looking at their video.
#41
I want a remote start to cool down the car before putting my daughter in the car seat. Am I able to open the rear door and have the remote start stay on or will it stay off once i open the rear door?
I'm particularly interested in the Viper DS4+ and Compustar DC3/4900S. Any recommendations on which is better? The bestbuy tech said the DS4+ is compatible with my 450H but bestbuy.com says it isn't.
I'm particularly interested in the Viper DS4+ and Compustar DC3/4900S. Any recommendations on which is better? The bestbuy tech said the DS4+ is compatible with my 450H but bestbuy.com says it isn't.
#42
Racer
I want a remote start to cool down the car before putting my daughter in the car seat. Am I able to open the rear door and have the remote start stay on or will it stay off once i open the rear door? I'm particularly interested in the Viper DS4+ and Compustar DC3/4900S. Any recommendations on which is better? The bestbuy tech said the DS4+ is compatible with my 450H but bestbuy.com says it isn't.
#43
Racer
Does that require a particular option to do that? Nothing on my fob indicates that. (2017 350)
The following users liked this post:
ravenuer (11-17-19)