high side
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i am going to buy a remote starter for my wifes 2006 ford escape,just want it to start the car,and unlock the doors. from 3000ft. and let her know it started. whats your opinions?
remote starter help.
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Any stereo place can install one for you. Make sure you go somewhere good though, or you can have problems down the road.
OliverK
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Some really do work that far, assuming ideal conditions.
GayManLoveIsOK
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wish i could remember the one i had for my 4runner, i would be getting close to the train station, hit the start button and by the time i got in, nice and warm...i would say mine was easily working for 500m, just never really tried it further, where are you located? i have all my work done at audio illusion in oakville, top notch work...
SabreDerek
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I've have used FS and BB without major problems and they stand behind there work. Installer has to be licensed so they "should" know what there doing and so far they have.
Wife's KIA was done at FS, worked fine for a month then stopped, turned out to be the hidden key chip had shifted less than a cm. Took it back and he shifted and made the chip key not have any movement within 20 min and no problems since.
My van was done at BB (same installer) and has worked fine for 4 1/2 years then stopped last week after I installed a new battery in the van. Went in and asked for advice and they said bring it in as lifetime labour warranty. Turned out the main unit needed reprogramming. Not sure why as I have disconnected the battery before without any problems but either way, reprogrammed and on my way in a short time.
For letting you know it’s running there are 2 way remotes that let you know that vehicle has started. I use a 1 way and look for my parking lights to be on to tell me it's running. The 2 way is not worth the extra $$ IMO.
Some remotes also come with alarms… if yours does let you insurance company know, you may be eligible for a discount…. Minimal but still a discount.
Don't know about 3000' but my wife used to start her Jimmy (installed at BB) from the 3rd floor office she worked in as she left... parking lot was at the front and her office was at the back and no direct window near. Scary as is sounds I have found if you place the remote on you chin and push the button it increases the range... guess using your head to increase the transmit antenna range... sound fake but it does work.
If you want distance, there are some that use your Smartphone (yearly access fee does apply) so a mere 3000' HA! Start it from the office before you leave.... it will be so hot the snow will have melted before you get to off train! Gas mileage will suck but think of the time you will save not clearing snow! LOL
For those of you that that are against them… yes it is a toy but I like it and am willing to pay the price for it. I personally like it on the hot summer days… my van is a dark colour and holds the heat. I set the A/C when I park in the morning. As I walk to it I can have it pumping cold air by the time I get to it, get in belt up and off I go.
strictlye
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Avoid BestBuy, Future Shop and Canadian Tire.
I recommend Viper or Clifford alarms or starters. I can start my car from up to a mile away. It works great. You will need a lot of extra modules that are not disclosed when you initially see the price. ie. if you have power windows, power trunk, factory alarm bypass, factory harness integration should all require additional modules at an extra cost.
I have a really good installer if you need one.
I recommend Viper or Clifford alarms or starters. I can start my car from up to a mile away. It works great. You will need a lot of extra modules that are not disclosed when you initially see the price. ie. if you have power windows, power trunk, factory alarm bypass, factory harness integration should all require additional modules at an extra cost.
I have a really good installer if you need one.
I know an installer in Scarboro if u need. He did it on a BMW, bypassed the security chip in the key
