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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. Dec 17, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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    PRE10

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    I use it everyone morning and love it. I also have the cool down timer so on hot days I click the button and let the truck cool down for 1min and walk away. I came from a diesel truck so its just normal for me to do.
     
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  2. Jan 4, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    hookedontronics

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    got mine done on monday and i haven't stepped into my truck once yet where i haven't warmed it up yet. it's a very nice feature
     
    hookedontronics, Jan 4, 2012
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  3. Mar 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    bonfire

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    Just got mine and I love it!

    I got the Avitel 4103lxl. With this model you get smaller key fobs and you do loose the digital beeps but you retain the blinking lights. After remotely starting the truck the parking lights stay on so you can visually see the truck is running. There is no way to tell from just the fob. You can have the sound hooked to the horn but that is very loud. I opted for a speaker to keep the sound. I had the installer also make it so when I put my key in the ignition and turn the truck on my door automatically lock. When the key is removed the doors unlock. Also just one press of the button on the key fob unlocks all the doors rather than just the drivers door. Now only if I can remember to turn my defroster on high the night before.
     
    bonfire, Mar 22, 2012
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  4. Mar 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    VolcomTacoma

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    I have the dealer installed viper system, dunno which one, whatever one they offer, do I have to buy an entirely new alarm system to get remote start? Or is it just an Add on to the stock system?
     
    VolcomTacoma, Mar 23, 2012
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  5. Apr 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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    don't aftermarket remote starts kill batteries fast?
     
    Tac 2009, Apr 5, 2012
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  6. Apr 5, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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    i fail to find a need for a remote start....
     
    81shark, Apr 5, 2012
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  7. Apr 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    TJGARZA84

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    i have one - dont actually use it too much -- but it is nice thing to have for the little money.
    People get all freaked out when it starts like it something so rare -
    Its a good feature to have your a/c or heat going when you dont want to run out to start it and then run back inside lol ....
     
    TJGARZA84, Apr 5, 2012
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  8. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    What brand remote starter seems to be the best out?
    And will Best Buy do a good install, or do I need to look elsewhere?
    Will be getting my wife one for her Rav4 for her birthday. I just want one thats not gonna mess up on her.
     
    wado66, Apr 8, 2012
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  9. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    imo, viper or python (same company)
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    You install it yourself?
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:45 PM
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    was going to, but back then i took my truck in to get stuff check so they did the install...if it was now, i probably would :thumbsup:
     
    Jerez, Apr 8, 2012
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  12. Apr 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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    I got a viper 5901 I use it everyday installed it the first day I brought my taco home
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Sharing the part of the Northwest you live - I understand the heat but the A/C - seriously??? :eek:

    I'm just a little :jellydance: because I think remote starts are cool and I would like to get one --- someday!!
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    Jerez

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    that was when he still lived down here in so cal...with his old truck :cool:
     
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  15. Aug 17, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    Viper 5701, worth every penny.
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    Use mine every time I drive it...love it
     
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  17. Sep 14, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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    Why would you need a remote start? I know most say that they use it to warm up the truck when it is cold. When I start mine it is usually blowing warm air before I even get out of the parking lot from work.

    I know its cool and all, but really. Reading on line it looks like they cause more problems and aggravation.
     
    Jimmyh, Sep 14, 2012
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  18. Sep 14, 2012 at 9:16 AM
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    you would understand if you lived in snowbelt... it does NOT blow warm when started.
     
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  19. Sep 15, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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  20. Sep 15, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    No, that's the smart start module so you can have control of you're alarm thru your phone..you need to buy and install the alarm itself
     
    Jerez, Sep 15, 2012
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