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Add remote start to vehicle

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Eric VW, Dec 1, 2024.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

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    Here’s a couple quick pics. Today is a 23 gmc terrain, so this will be “more difficult” than a 2008.
    Just to give you an idea.. this shows the wires you need to connect to. Notice the diode install as well, kits do not come with those and you might not need one. I’ll sneak a peak at your model as soon as I can.
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    Vehicle specific guide.
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    The main wiring harness
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    Other harness and antenna wire.
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    This car is a keyless push button, so have to program the unit with these steps. You can see step 8 is connecting to PC to flash it. Don’t think you can do that at home (more later).
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    This one is also getting a Drone. So customer can start their car from any location as long as they have cell service.
     
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    This still a great answer!!!
     
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    Definitely work on diesels but I’m unsure about just turning on ignition to fire up a glow plug. I doubt that. I’ll ask.
     
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    Here’s some vehicle specific info should you need it.
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    Thank you WW.
     
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    They can be pre-programmed to let the ignition on from 0-99 seconds before cranking the engine.
     
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    The add-on blades are mostly to emulate a key fob. Is yours key or push button?

    If you buy a Compustar, make sure the place you buy it from will flash it and provide you install instructions. The program on the PC needs a device connected before it gives the option to print out those comprehensive wiring guides.

    We were crazy busy all day so I couldn't get as much info as I wanted to. I’ll ask tomorrow about the blade. As long as it’s a key w/o a chip, you don’t need a blade.
     
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    Don’t know if there’s a chip in there or not?
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    A hardware store aka key copier place will tell you.
     
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    Bet there is...you can go to a hardware or locksmith shop that has the ability to cut chip keys, most of them have a device to check battery strength and/or copy the chip code.
    Edit, I see CBVT beat me to it! :thumbs:
     
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    Thanks guys.
     
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    Most US model Kia and Hyundai don’t have chip keys, Canadian models do. 20 year veteran of doing remote starts says that isn’t a chip key. They don’t necessarily have to have a battery. New cars (w/fobs) typically have a spot in the interior where you can place the “dead” fob and the vehicle will still start. A close proximity reader if you will.

    Skip the blade. You don’t need it.

    Some remote starts require is to place a key(and or fob) in a box placed under the dash.
     
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    Cool! Thanks again, Jason!
     
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    That's how it was on the system I put on my old Sable.
     
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    I add no value to this thread except to say and I hired someone to put mine in and I absolutely love it!

    Especially in the Winter, the cold and the frost on the windows. I even use in Summer on crazy hot days. Worth it IMO!

    Dynamic Tint Remote Start | Revolutionize Your Drive | New Jersey

    I think the one I purchased was the 915S
     
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    The idatalink has to be programmed to your vehicle but I wanted to show you the benefits. All the wires in red and dotted do not need to be connected using that box. (this isn’t your vehicle)
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    w/o it, you have to hard wire each function you wanted to use. They make buy-in a bit more costly.
     
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    I can't add much to the thread either...But, I think I would just buy my wife a new car!!

    What is better than one new F250??? Two new F250's
     
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    Shut it, you!
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Lol, my husband needs 2 new 3/4 tons in near future. I said "here, have mine, low miles and in great shape", no honey, your year technology isn't current for towing yadda yadda... And that he needs the yoke for 5th wheel and towing his boat :picard:

    Okay honey :rofl: :lol: