Bump. Any new thoughts on this? I'm looking to put one in my old F 150 Super crew.
How old is old? An F-150 from the 90's would be a cake walk to install one in....you get into the 2000's and it's a bit tougher to bypass the security features.
Bump. Any new thoughts on this? I'm looking to put one in my old F 150 Super crew.
They're pretty easy to install in most vehicles. You can get a decent remote starter unit (no alarm) and security bypass module for around $100. They also make T-harnesses for most vehicles to make the installation even easier (no cutting/soldering of wires), those go for around $25.
I installed mine in my 2007 Trailblazer last winter in an afternoon. Toughest part was figuring out how to get the bypass module to learn the code but it works great. Even turns on the heated seats and rear defrost if it is less than 32* outside.
There truly is no need to spend $500 or even $300 on a remote starter/installation, unless you really want the alarm unit combination setup. And for that price, it better be one of the alarm units that gives you a constant vehicle status on the keyfob.