anyone successfully install one of these? They seem to be universal, so I envision fishing a crapload of wires, cutting splicing, etc.

bad for the environment Andy......maybe reconsider?

Andy, I didn't even bother thinking about trying to attempt to install one of them. I bought a Viper alarm system that had a remote car starter integrated into it. Plus, when I set the alarm, all the car windows will roll up on their own. I can't imagine all the wires that you'll have to deal with. I'd buy from Best Buy or Circuit City and let them install it. I believe they have free installation on the alarm/remote starter systems.

Bad for the environment?

I think I get it.......no need to run your auto unneccessarily (pollutants and all).

It is not for me, it is for my wife. She leaves before me in the morning, and in the cold winter, the car needs to warm up for 5 minutes or so.

She would be letting it run anyway, this way she could pucnh the button while she is getting the kids dressed and they wouldn't have to sit in the cold.

A case of personal convenience superceding environmental responsibility??........perhaps. I'll stop mowing my lawn as often to offset the emmissions.....LOL!

Me......I don't need one. As long as I can scrape a 6" window in ice so I can see out the windshield, then I'm good to go.

I used to wholesale these to retailers. We had all the major brands. A-They are junk that will break soon!B- Finally never try to do this yourself!C- Now go have some Jalapeno Marshmallow Grillers!

Andy,

Was just researching these yesterday for my parents. Here's the deal.

$300 for the system and installation. It takes the pros three hours to do. The starter works from 1,000 feet away. If you start it remotely and don't go out to your vehicle, it shuts off after 15 minutes of running.

The biggest watch out is if you own a newer vehicle, adding the remote starter can void the warranty.

My mechanic buddy won't install them, because they are sometimes known to create ghost electrical issues that are near impossible to pin down.

Am not sure if they are universal, becuase he did ask the model of the vehicle. Don't know if there are different prices for different models, sizes or brands.

thanks ya'll.

Andy,

I used to install these and all types of car systems. You need a color coordinated diagram for all the wiring harnesses in the stearing collunm. If you can't get that and if you don't know how to wire good and tight... don't even try it yourself. These thing are hard ( depending on the make of the car) even for professionals.

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If you hafta get one Chapman was the most reliable.

andytv

If you havent done it yet, DONT!!! The Auto Electric shop next to me is always removing those systems. They just dont last as long as the factory type.

Most of the time when they fail, you cant start your car.