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How often do you use your Remote Start?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sabre, Oct 26, 2011.

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How often do you use your remote start?

  1. Everytime I go to my car! I love it!

    108 vote(s)
    17.3%

  2. Only in the Mornings

    31 vote(s)
    5.0%

  3. Only to regulate cabin temp. on hot/cold days

    86 vote(s)
    13.8%

  4. I use it every once in awhile

    27 vote(s)
    4.3%

  5. I plan to get one

    167 vote(s)
    26.8%

  6. Psh who needs remote start?

    205 vote(s)
    32.9%
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  1. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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    Sabre

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    yea you can get remote start on manual cars it's alittle trickier for installation ive heard cuz the clutch and stuff


    i noticed i have a slight delay from remote to system or system to remote but it's like 2-6 seconds nothing big enough


    no you get a new aftermarket remote
     
    Sabre, Oct 27, 2011
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  2. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    i use mine everyday in the winter.
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    :confused: What?? Really? I don't have a delay for crap and I'm in class a the electronics building at school with all the cell towers on top and every frequency running around you can think off n it only takes like a split second to active
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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  5. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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    i don't have the cellphone module just the remote like i press lock and count to 2 and the car chirps maybe not 6 seconds thats kinds long thinking about it :eek:
     
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  6. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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    I don't use the phone module...only once in a while. I have my remote on my all the time...I was talking bout the remote lol :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM
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    aww well ill mess around with it today and get more accurate numbers i got it finished up on tuesday night and still trying to figure everything out and im loving it so far

    i kinda wanna add the window module so i can have my windows roll up and down from remote :p
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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    He got it installed at Best Buy so I don't doubt that. They blamed the unit and the support for the unit. Only works like a regular starter still.
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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    from what i read the best buy stall install team differs from each of it stores with some more knowledgeable on alarms to stereo systems and some not having a clue but i wouldn't count it out just cause its a best buy

    it could be both or the system itself or installation error
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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    I wanted to add it as well becuz of my Lexus IS 350 (previous car) had it...right now I'm like ehh, w/es... :D
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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    I'd defiantly get the window module and set it so that they rolled up when you arm the alarm.
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM
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    I have the Viper installed in my truck as well. I have the main unit, the Smart Start module, and two window modules. Installed it was a little under $1300.

    The window modules are great. Summer time I can start the truck and roll all the windows down before I get to it. The modules also got me one touch up and down from inside the cab for all 4 windows as well as lock the truck and all of the windows close too. Kind of expensive but my taco deserves it ;)
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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    The smart start module actually has a cell phone receiver inside. So the phone app will only work where the truck (and the phone) has a cell signal. Inside parking garages and such it does not work.
     
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  14. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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    I get signal inside the parking garage at the gym I go to....
     
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  15. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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    I bought the Viper 5701 Refurbed for $89.99 with one 2-way remote and one 1-way. I had to get the extra key bypass module and the window roll down for the front. Got hooked up for both boxes so they were cheap. And had my friend install. Spent less than $300 for the entire setup! He did warn me that the window roll up can be bad after long term use, as the module keeps trying to roll the window up for a bit after it's already maxed out. Which may or may not hurt the window motor. But I left it for now.


    And yes I use remote start almost everyday. the problem is I get in and forget to stick the key in or turn it on all the way, touch the brake and shut the truck back off, lol
     
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  16. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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    Haha I got in my truck today and forgot and hit the brake and boom car shut off haha

    And yesterday not knowing the car was on I put the key in and turned it outta habit :(
     
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  17. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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    I use mine all the time











    .my truck doesn't even have power windows
    Let alone an alarm
    Let alone remote start
     
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  18. Oct 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    Yea some parking garages you can still get a cell signal - there are quite a few here in DC that I have no issue with

    Been there done that (both things)!!! I did it so many times I thought I was going to ruin the starter plus as cool as it is to start your truck as you walk up to it, it is that much not-cool to grind the starter after you get in LOL.

    I had a relay (or something like that) added by the installer recently that made it not grind the starter with the key when it was already running. Have not come up with a solution for cutting it off with the brake nor do I want to fix that - 44 years old is too young to have such bad short term memory and I need the practice :)
     
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  19. Oct 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM
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    Not trying to hijack, but can yall give me some recommendations for a REASONABLY priced remote start? I dont want the pep boys style mickey mouse alarm system on all the ricers. Just remote start, lock, unlock, panic? DO they sell any that still maintain the factory panic?
     
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  20. Oct 27, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    I think viper makes just remote start systems no alarm but the 5901 is a solid setup I got mine from ebay when I get home ill link you some systems I saw while browsing
     
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