GM Autostart
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I'd suggest spending the money on something like a Viper system. The GM factory system basically sucks. Terrible range, no real options, 10 minute runtime, non-adjustable, and so on. It's only advantage is it doesn't require adding anything to the vehicle wiring, but with the new systems that use mostly the trucks' data bus the wiring intrusion is a lot less than it used to be.
And if you have it done by a qualified installer you'll have a lifetime warranty.
I went down the same road, thinking it would be convenient to just have the factory system all neat, and after a couple months couldn't stand it any more.
Put a Viper 2-way system in, couldn't be happier.
I just "activated" the remote start on my 2011 SLE. From what I now know, all that means is they charged me the same amount it would have taken, 3/5 years ago, to install all of the equipment on the same rig. But, GM states that all cars are "remote start equipped" all you have to do is have your dealer reprogram your key fob.......................................................................but for the same price it would take to do a full install.
I'm happy with mine, but, would like to have the added range.
It was funny to see how much the service manager knew about the systems. I knew the range was an issue from these boards. So when he gave me my tutorial, I asked, what is the range for starting, he says, "Well, I'm pretty sure this 2011 system works on the 'extended range' so you're probably good for about 50ft," as he then showed me how to start from probably 100ft away. For me this has made the difference from begin about to start the car from the kitchen, or the shytter!
I would go with an aftermarket system where you can start from miles away and program to restart and all that stuff.
I'm happy with mine, but, would like to have the added range.
It was funny to see how much the service manager knew about the systems. I knew the range was an issue from these boards. So when he gave me my tutorial, I asked, what is the range for starting, he says, "Well, I'm pretty sure this 2011 system works on the 'extended range' so you're probably good for about 50ft," as he then showed me how to start from probably 100ft away. For me this has made the difference from begin about to start the car from the kitchen, or the shytter!
I would go with an aftermarket system where you can start from miles away and program to restart and all that stuff.
Ponchonutty
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LOL. I do so many remote starts on GM vehicles with OEM remote start because people hate the range and the short run times. Heck, the lowest range unit I have is 800' which is under $200 installed on a GM vehicle. I personally like to push this unit below because you NEVER have range issues with it. On my GPS I average. 1.4 mile range. http://www.compustar.com/remote-starters/RF-P2W901-SS.php
This is interesting since I was looking to add Drone Mobile or Viper Smart Start to my OEM remote start. Basically I'm just wanting to add an iPhone app capabilities (without going onstar route) to start my vehicle and such. Is it possible to add one of these to my OEM remote start?
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Ponchonutty
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Yes, either works fairly decent as long as you have cell coverage. Do not get the cheaper smart start unit that works off of Bluetooth. Drone now has the choice of Sprint or Verizon networks. You can save money with the Drone if you install a ADS-ALCA with the t-harness. No remote start module needed. Virtually plug and play.
Ponchonutty
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My bad. I must have been drunk when I made that reply. With the ADS module on certain GM platforms you can use a remote start remote kit from Compustar WITH OUT using a remote start brain. If you want to use a DRONE system, yes you do need a Compustar brain. Now, they just released a new 800 series which is basically just like the 600 and 700 series except that it's DRONE ready. That would be the cheapest way to go in order to get what you are looking for.
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