Remote start with just the remote!!
10-28-17, 03:14 PM
#196
Lead Lap
http://www.lexus.com/enform/availability-pricing
10-31-17, 02:29 AM
#197
Advanced
Adding 3X Lock remote start to a 4th Gen RX350 is possible and only costs about $60, if you do it yourself. It will allow the factory remotes to start the engine and allow it to run for 15 minutes ( run time is programable ). It will also shutdown the engine when any door is opened, just like the factory system. You would need to obtain an ADS AL-CA bypass module flashed with the ADS-AL(RS)-TL7 firmware. The kit includes the necessary harnesses. The installation process would require you to remove some dash trim panels for wire connection access. Proper installation would include soldering the necessary ADS AL-CA wires to the correct vehicle wires. Think there are 9 wire connections needed. This is detailed in the Installation Guide. Here is a link to the guide :
" http://images.idatalink.com/corporate/Content/Manuals/RS-TL7/ADS-AL(RS)-TL7-[ADS-ALCA]-EN_20170926.pdf "
The chart on Page 2 shows the supported functions of the ADS AL-CA module and the wiring guide diagram is on Pages 10 and 11. I have a slightly different unit in my 2016 RX350. It still does the 3X Lock remote start from the factory remotes, but also has it's own remotes that give me a 1 mile range and confirmation indications that the commands ( Lock, Unlock, Tailgate open/close and Remote Start ) were accomplished. DIY installation can be intimidating for a novice with little experience in vehicle wiring and soldering. I'm not sure what a professional shop would charge for the install. It would be nice if Lexus would allow the 3X Lock remote start to function without the yearly fee ( and without the Enform Remote service/iphone app ) for all 4th GEN RX350's.
" http://images.idatalink.com/corporate/Content/Manuals/RS-TL7/ADS-AL(RS)-TL7-[ADS-ALCA]-EN_20170926.pdf "
The chart on Page 2 shows the supported functions of the ADS AL-CA module and the wiring guide diagram is on Pages 10 and 11. I have a slightly different unit in my 2016 RX350. It still does the 3X Lock remote start from the factory remotes, but also has it's own remotes that give me a 1 mile range and confirmation indications that the commands ( Lock, Unlock, Tailgate open/close and Remote Start ) were accomplished. DIY installation can be intimidating for a novice with little experience in vehicle wiring and soldering. I'm not sure what a professional shop would charge for the install. It would be nice if Lexus would allow the 3X Lock remote start to function without the yearly fee ( and without the Enform Remote service/iphone app ) for all 4th GEN RX350's.
Last edited by FlopTop04; 10-31-17 at 02:41 AM.
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skarface (12-12-17)
10-31-17, 09:46 AM
#198
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Mine is 2016. I have added a third party remote starter by the dealer when I bought my RX. A couple of months later Lexus came out with their own add-on remote starter. I guess we have this in Canada because we don't have the Enform application, and for the cold weather it is a must.
But I am pretty sure that anywhere you can buy a 400$ remote starter that has it's own remote which is subscription free. The only drawback is that you have to be within range. I don't know the specs of my starter but it starts from more than 200 feet appart, which is more than sufficient for me.
10-31-17, 10:20 AM
#199
I agree with FlopTop4 above. I put remote starters in my 2012 Maxima ($113), 2016 Jeep Wrangler ($93) and 2015 RX-350 ($139). All worked with the key FOB three presses and all came pre-flashed for my specific car from ebay sellers. If you want to move from the sub $70 remote starters into the $90+ range you can get them with 2 or 3 pre-wired harnesses that just require you to unplug, for example, your brake pedal connector, plug the remote harness connector into the brake pedal and finally plug the original brake pedal connector into the final harness connector. The only exception was that on the Maxima I have to manually solder one wire onto the start button wire harness. With both the Jeep and the Maxima I could remote start, unlock the doors, and drive away without stopping the engine. Totally secure because in both cases the key has to present to shift out of park and drive the vehicle away. These same remote start systems run $250 - $350 installed locally if you don't want to do it yourself. For a few more bucks you can smart phone linked starters with long distance start capability and feedback that the car actually started. For the 3 starters I installed the remote run time was programmable from 10 to 15 minutes. What gripes me the most is that the car already has the remote FOB capability built into it!!!!!!!!! Then they disable it when your Enform subscription runs out????? Why not just have a one time charge to enable the FOB three lock button press remote start for something like $150?
10-31-17, 11:29 AM
#200
What gripes me the most is that the car already has the remote FOB capability built into it!!!!!!!!! Then they disable it when your Enform subscription runs out????? Why not just have a one time charge to enable the FOB three lock button press remote start for something like $150?
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
11-01-17, 12:49 PM
#201
What gripes me the most is that the car already has the remote FOB capability built into it!!!!!!!!! Then they disable it when your Enform subscription runs out????? Why not just have a one time charge to enable the FOB three lock button press remote start for something like $150?
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
12-11-17, 08:29 PM
#204
Driver School Candidate
Remote start
Well it does and I'm not very happy about it . I have a 2016 350 GS F , and after one year I lost the remote start, because I did not buy the app. I personally think it's crap.
12-11-17, 08:33 PM
#205
Driver School Candidate
What gripes me the most is that the car already has the remote FOB capability built into it!!!!!!!!! Then they disable it when your Enform subscription runs out????? Why not just have a one time charge to enable the FOB three lock button press remote start for something like $150?
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
Exactly my thoughts, guess it's all about the mighty dollar. Lexus Is getting greedy just like every other car company.
12-12-17, 04:44 AM
#207
Advanced
I don't think it is built-in.
In Canada I bought my remote starter and I have a separate remote for it. If it was built-in, why not sell me the one they already have???
In Canada I bought my remote starter and I have a separate remote for it. If it was built-in, why not sell me the one they already have???
12-12-17, 12:30 PM
#208
Adding 3X Lock remote start to a 4th Gen RX350 is possible and only costs about $60, if you do it yourself. It will allow the factory remotes to start the engine and allow it to run for 15 minutes ( run time is programable ). It will also shutdown the engine when any door is opened, just like the factory system. You would need to obtain an ADS AL-CA bypass module flashed with the ADS-AL(RS)-TL7 firmware. The kit includes the necessary harnesses. The installation process would require you to remove some dash trim panels for wire connection access. Proper installation would include soldering the necessary ADS AL-CA wires to the correct vehicle wires. Think there are 9 wire connections needed. This is detailed in the Installation Guide. Here is a link to the guide :
" http://images.idatalink.com/corporat...DS-AL(RS)-TL7-[ADS-ALCA]-EN_20170926.pdf "
The chart on Page 2 shows the supported functions of the ADS AL-CA module and the wiring guide diagram is on Pages 10 and 11. I have a slightly different unit in my 2016 RX350. It still does the 3X Lock remote start from the factory remotes, but also has it's own remotes that give me a 1 mile range and confirmation indications that the commands ( Lock, Unlock, Tailgate open/close and Remote Start ) were accomplished. DIY installation can be intimidating for a novice with little experience in vehicle wiring and soldering. I'm not sure what a professional shop would charge for the install. It would be nice if Lexus would allow the 3X Lock remote start to function without the yearly fee ( and without the Enform Remote service/iphone app ) for all 4th GEN RX350's.
" http://images.idatalink.com/corporat...DS-AL(RS)-TL7-[ADS-ALCA]-EN_20170926.pdf "
The chart on Page 2 shows the supported functions of the ADS AL-CA module and the wiring guide diagram is on Pages 10 and 11. I have a slightly different unit in my 2016 RX350. It still does the 3X Lock remote start from the factory remotes, but also has it's own remotes that give me a 1 mile range and confirmation indications that the commands ( Lock, Unlock, Tailgate open/close and Remote Start ) were accomplished. DIY installation can be intimidating for a novice with little experience in vehicle wiring and soldering. I'm not sure what a professional shop would charge for the install. It would be nice if Lexus would allow the 3X Lock remote start to function without the yearly fee ( and without the Enform Remote service/iphone app ) for all 4th GEN RX350's.
Last edited by skarface; 12-12-17 at 12:34 PM.
12-12-17, 04:25 PM
#209
Advanced
So there are not issues using the module? Works like factory? Anyone else try this? Is there a solder-less version that would make installation a bit easier to DIY? Thanks!
The system I installed had been working flawlessly. The wife likes getting into a warm car with a warm seat. Unfortunately, iDatalink does not make a T-Harness for this install, so all the connections would have to be manually connected. I always solder these connections for complete reliability. I also have a thermal wire stripper that makes removing insulation a breeze. I personally would not recommend using splice connectors like T-Taps due to their vibration related reliability issues. If you were closer.....
The system I installed had been working flawlessly. The wife likes getting into a warm car with a warm seat. Unfortunately, iDatalink does not make a T-Harness for this install, so all the connections would have to be manually connected. I always solder these connections for complete reliability. I also have a thermal wire stripper that makes removing insulation a breeze. I personally would not recommend using splice connectors like T-Taps due to their vibration related reliability issues. If you were closer.....
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