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DrZew
11-20-2007, 12:30 AM
Has any body installed a remote start kit? Any pros-cons? What brand used?
arcticcat_joe
11-20-2007, 12:34 PM
Has any body installed a remote start kit? Any pros-cons? What brand used?

I LIKE MY ULTRA REMOTE START . JOE GREENFIELD IND.
mmurphy50
11-20-2007, 01:03 PM
I love my Clifford.:D

You can also check these threads.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=17336


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=3438
yabado
11-25-2007, 04:25 AM
I use the Viper.

Here's a tip, remove the batteries from your factory keys.

If you accidently arm the factory security system, then unlock (or start) using the third-party device, then it is 'honk-a-palooza' time. ;)
z1000
11-25-2007, 06:25 AM
I have Viper 160XVR for 199.00 from best buy.With installation it was $326.00.Love it,use it every day.I got it from best buy because I wanted do get a decent warranty for labor.
ChiTownRidge
11-26-2007, 04:25 PM
I love my Clifford.:D

You can also check these threads.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=17336


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=3438

I also have a Clifford, matrix 50 to be exact. Highly recommended and I didn't need to sacrifice a key, which is a plus.
DrZew
11-30-2007, 02:44 PM
Well I got a code alarm remote installed $250.00 Works like a charm will come in handy on those cold snowy mornings.
Chuck
11-30-2007, 07:51 PM
Well I got a code alarm remote installed $250.00 Works like a charm will come in handy on those cold snowy mornings.

I had a Code Alarm on my last vehicle...It failed miserably! After about 18 months of use, it decided to try and start the engine when it was already running! I ended up having to put a new starter and flywheel on it ($800) sorry, still a sore subject with me! I certainly hope you have better luck than I did.
RTXGuy
11-30-2007, 08:51 PM
I have an Audiovox brand that was free from the dealer. It's free and it works every time. Can't complain. Good luck
ChiTownRidge
11-30-2007, 10:26 PM
I had a Code Alarm on my last vehicle...It failed miserably! After about 18 months of use, it decided to try and start the engine when it was already running! I ended up having to put a new starter and flywheel on it ($800) sorry, still a sore subject with me! I certainly hope you have better luck than I did.
With the Clifford Matrix, it has a starter kill, meaning it is impossible to try to start the car with the engine on (AKA it won't crank when the car is running, even when you using the key in the ignition switch). Its pretty useful and can save this from happening, obviously.
TheJanitor
12-16-2007, 08:27 AM
Great tip on removing the batteries from factory key...didn't think of that one! Thanks yabado...

As far as alarms & remote starts go....

Had a Viper 5900 alarm/remote start installed & love it! It was a bit pricey at 650 after taxes and install (alarm itself was 450.) It is completely worth it, though. Will start from 1 mile away & gives feedback to remote to let you know it has been started. Alarm also gives feedback to remote if someone tries to break in (or even just hits your car with their car door!)

Would recommend it to anyone - especially for the winter!