itsZep

I have a 2004 GX470 and was wondering if anyone has had any success with a remote car starting kit for starting your car from inside a house or office? What do they cost? Are they effective? Install costs?....ect...

Any info is greatly appreciated.

kphu

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My GX came with an Astrostart auto-starter when I purchased it. It starts up fine from in my house and office depending on how far I parked it from the window. The issue I've experienced with it is that once you start it there's no way to remotely turn it off and when you get to the car you have to unlock the door with your key. These issues are most likely due to the model of the starter package that was purchased as I've had other autostart/security systems installed on different vehicles and the only issue I've found was the range/distance.

DEI (Directed Electronics Inc. owns many of the familiar brands that are sold out there such as python, viper, clifford, avital)

I was thinking about switching out the astro-start for a brand called Compustar because they have an autostart/security system with a 2 way remote that has a range of 1 1/4 miles.

kphu

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Prices will range from $200 - $1000+, one thing to note though is that if you get an autostarter they'll need to hide a valet key inside your vehicle somewhere to by-pass the security chip.

unabacia

A frequently discussed topic just do a search to find your answers.

I have one (a Viper) it works great. Mine is rated for 1 mile remote starting.

Cost me $400

ultrataeho

i have a clifford 2way paging w/ remote start. it cost me 180 for alarm, 25 for bypass, and self installed it. took about 4~5 hours. i think regular place will be around 400~450??

allisonb1013

i have an ultrastart 2way pager alarm w/ remote start. i've had it on the truck for almost 4 years now. works great. i think the alarm system was about $400 installed.