JeepINgeek
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from what i can tell from reading there can be issues with aftermarket remote starts. did i read it correctly? are there any reccomended ones? or am i best off with the mopar one?
Mopar Remote Start
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Atrus
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FWIW, I fully believe that installing an aftermarket one is NO harder and MUCH cheaper than a Mopar one. I believe (though not sure) that Audiovox makes the MOPAR one.
I can provide assistance on an aftermarket one. I currently have a DEI 562T in mine. You could do a 561R also - I like the 561T as it has dedicated lock/unlock buttons and a dedicated aux button that I'll have run the lift glass.
If you look to price it out, you'll need:
1) 561R or 562T (or whatever other one you want)
2) The 556CW (or C, same thing) or similar to bypass Sentry.
3) A pair of relays, a 456L (haven't gotten mine to work yet though) or other single-wire door lock module.
My costs were $75 for the 562T, about $20 for the 456L and $20 for the 556C.
I like DEI. I've done a few of those, and 1 Bulldog. DEI does a better starter IMO. Smaller, and less perihperals needed.
Also, you can get a grey-headed sentry key for like $20 shipped off ebay and ditch the stupid integrated key and fob.
I can provide assistance on an aftermarket one. I currently have a DEI 562T in mine. You could do a 561R also - I like the 561T as it has dedicated lock/unlock buttons and a dedicated aux button that I'll have run the lift glass.
If you look to price it out, you'll need:
1) 561R or 562T (or whatever other one you want)
2) The 556CW (or C, same thing) or similar to bypass Sentry.
3) A pair of relays, a 456L (haven't gotten mine to work yet though) or other single-wire door lock module.
My costs were $75 for the 562T, about $20 for the 456L and $20 for the 556C.
I like DEI. I've done a few of those, and 1 Bulldog. DEI does a better starter IMO. Smaller, and less perihperals needed.
Also, you can get a grey-headed sentry key for like $20 shipped off ebay and ditch the stupid integrated key and fob.
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JeepINgeek
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doi have to quit using the factory door lock if i get a remote start? i really would like just the remote start dont need the rest ( the integrated fob works just fine for what i need). and what do you mean by bypass sentry?
Atrus
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If you want to make it real easy then (don't think it can be any easier)....
To use the OEM key/fob, I recommend the following:
DEI 561R (Circuit City has them for like $60)
DEI 556 CW bypass module
What you can do is hook up the 561R to the vehicle and ignore it's keyless entry feature. You can hook up the unit to the door lock motor so that if you hit the lock (or unlock I guess) button on the stock key fob a set number of times (programmable for 1, 2, or 3), the vehicle will start. You therefore don't need to have an extra fob - you have only the range of the stock fob though. The fob that comes with the unit will still work also, it just won't run your door locks.
The Sentry bypass....we have an anti-theft system called Sentry. What happens is when the vehicle is started, it looks for an RF signal that comes from your key. If the correct signal is sensed, then the vehicle remains running. If it's not sensed, the vehicle suts off after 3 or so seconds.
The bypass is a little sending unit that connects to the starter. When the starter is running, it emits a RF through an antenna, which is put right near the lock cylinder. You'd program this frequency into the KJ just as you would a new key (it's easy as long as you have two working keys). That way the vehicle will start. The system works normally if you don't use the starter.
You're looking at under $100 to put it in if you're mechanically (electrically) inclined. It's not hard, but you need to have some decent knowledge to find the correct wires and splice in properly. I can help to guide you, but you need to be confident that you can do the work.
To use the OEM key/fob, I recommend the following:
DEI 561R (Circuit City has them for like $60)
DEI 556 CW bypass module
What you can do is hook up the 561R to the vehicle and ignore it's keyless entry feature. You can hook up the unit to the door lock motor so that if you hit the lock (or unlock I guess) button on the stock key fob a set number of times (programmable for 1, 2, or 3), the vehicle will start. You therefore don't need to have an extra fob - you have only the range of the stock fob though. The fob that comes with the unit will still work also, it just won't run your door locks.
The Sentry bypass....we have an anti-theft system called Sentry. What happens is when the vehicle is started, it looks for an RF signal that comes from your key. If the correct signal is sensed, then the vehicle remains running. If it's not sensed, the vehicle suts off after 3 or so seconds.
The bypass is a little sending unit that connects to the starter. When the starter is running, it emits a RF through an antenna, which is put right near the lock cylinder. You'd program this frequency into the KJ just as you would a new key (it's easy as long as you have two working keys). That way the vehicle will start. The system works normally if you don't use the starter.
You're looking at under $100 to put it in if you're mechanically (electrically) inclined. It's not hard, but you need to have some decent knowledge to find the correct wires and splice in properly. I can help to guide you, but you need to be confident that you can do the work.
JeepINgeek
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atrus, thanks so much for the info. Im definetly going to look into that model. I am definetly mechanically/electrically inclined so the install should be ok. Im also going to see what the local install shop wants to do this ( i have friends there).
Atrus
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No problem at all - I'd describe to them what you want to do then - using a (-) or (+) pulse off the door lock motor, you can use the (-) or (+) input on the unit to trigger a start - a guy I know here at work has his Ram set up that way. The KJ uses a single wire (-) lock/unlock system, so you need to get to the lock motor in the door, or identify the correct wire in the harness going into the door. Additionally, a resistor is required to have the parking lights run when started - otherwise, the headlights come on too.
Atrus
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I can gladly show you a picture of the bird's nest of wires There's really no good way to take pics. I can provider a list of the wire colors on my '07 and where they are located if one of you has purchased a starter and wants to install it.
There's really no good way to take pics. I can provider a list of the wire colors on my '07 and where they are located if one of you has purchased a starter and wants to install it.If its not a lot of trouble, I'd appreciate it. I haven't purchased one yet but if it doesn't look too hard, I'll buy one to install myself. I've had bad experiences dealing with certain electronic hookups so I'd like to see if before I get in too deep.
Atrus
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If we're talking 2005-2007, the info is below. I can add some extra tips and whatnot if either of you decide to go for it, othewise here's a decent overview:
2005-2007 INFO
2005-2007 INFO
JeepINgeek
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thanks! looks like ill be getting the DEI in 2 weeks
