Adding aftermarket remote start - suggestions?

[Caliguy]

I guess I'm confused as to the need for key fob programing. The Jeep detects three horn beeps and it starts the engine. The key fob, on mine at least, is "dumb" and is oblivious as to what it's doing, other than sounding the horn.

When I bought what I thought was factory remote start kit, there was nothing in the box except two new fobs with the remote start buttons on it. I was confused and thought something needed to be installed in my vehicle to enable remote start. Nope, dealer program and remote start worked on the two new fobs.

In the older JL, a piece of hardware had to be installed and the new fobs be programmed. That’s not the case anymore..

I think it was about $250 for the new fobs and $100 for the dealer to program. I’m not sure why anyone with a newer JL would go to aftermarket when it’s pretty cheap and super fast to go factory

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[rickinAZ]

I think it was about $250 for the new fobs and $100 for the dealer to program. I’m not sure why anyone with a newer JL would go to aftermarket when it’s pretty cheap and super fast to go factory

The aftermarket product costs $150, and nothing else is needed except 30 minutes of rank amateur time. You just made the point that the factory option costs $350 for keys/programing PLUS the cost of the option itself. The factory option is 4X the cost. And...you have to go to the dealer and face the risks that that involves.

I'm not trying to be argumentative; just trying to lay out the facts so that members make an informed decision.

 

[Caliguy]

The aftermarket product costs $150, and nothing else is needed except 30 minutes of rank amateur time. You just made the point that the factory option costs $350 for keys/programing PLUS the cost of the option itself. The factory option is 4X the cost. And...you have to go to the dealer and face the risks that that involves.

I'm not trying to be argumentative; just trying to lay out the facts so that members make an informed decision.

No you’re misunderstanding me, there is no option to be added. It’s literally just the price of keys, the option is already installed in the vehicle. It’s $350 total.

Everyone has their own priorities but if I am given the choice to pay $150 for aftermarket remote start to press lock 3 times

Or

Pay $350 for a factory remote start and get two extra key fobs with dedicated remote start buttons, I’d choose the factory option everytime.

For $200 more, peace of mind that it’s factory, that it operates how the factory intended, and two extra fobs seems like a no brainer to me. But $200 can absolutely have different values to different folks (my dad is much wealthier than I am and he wouldn’t spend the extra $200)

 

[conFUcius]

Just throwing this up here for other people’s reference in the future, make sure your dealer knows to follow these steps to add the remote start option to your VIN in the dealer connect portal:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/rp-part-images/assets/ed05d7342e5aec5c2d487089802f510e.PDF

I had to walk back into my dealer and show the service tech what to do because he was trying to tell me I needed an actual module to be installed.

Reasonable pricing is subjective but I am with @Rhinebeck01 and @Caliguy that the Mopar remote start is the way to go (I also have a habit of pressing my lock door button way too many times thinking I forgot to lock it… I would hate to accidentally start it up .

 

[XxTormentorxX]

No you’re misunderstanding me, there is no option to be added. It’s literally just the price of keys, the option is already installed in the vehicle. It’s $350 total.

Everyone has their own priorities but if I am given the choice to pay $150 for aftermarket remote start to press lock 3 times

Or

Pay $350 for a factory remote start and get two extra key fobs with dedicated remote start buttons, I’d choose the factory option everytime.

For $200 more, peace of mind that it’s factory, that it operates how the factory intended, and two extra fobs seems like a no brainer to me. But $200 can absolutely have different values to different folks (my dad is much wealthier than I am and he wouldn’t spend the extra $200)

I just called my dealership to order and was told $850 for the Key Fobs, Module and installation. They say the module is not already installed.
What gives?

 

[Caliguy]

I just called my dealership to order and was told $850 for the Key Fobs, Module and installation. They say the module is not already installed.
What gives?

try a different dealership or a different parts employee?

mines a 2022

 

[rickinAZ]

+2 for the Start-X off Amazon. I have it on both my '21 Willys and my '23 4xe Rubi. SUPER easy install, and for like another $130, you can add a cellular module for unlimited range. I have the cell module on the 4xe and I love it.

Ken, is there a monthly charge for the cellular connectivity or just the $130 one time?

 

[XxTormentorxX]

try a different dealership or a different parts employee?

mines a 2022

I just called another dealership and was told $415 for the key fobs and the rest was just programming. Does anyone that has the JL Mini know if it can program the remote start?
If so I’ll just order that also so I can program other options.

 

[Tom C]

Bought a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. Want to add remote start. Any suggestions?
Thanks

I wouldn't bother. We have remote start on both of our vehicles. Even though it has reached 110 degrees outside, we still forget to use it. Save your money.

 

[2ktj]

Ken, is there a monthly charge for the cellular connectivity or just the $130 one time?

That covers the first year. I believe it’s like $30-40/year afterwords. Totally worth it IMO

 

[XxTormentorxX]

I just called another dealership and was told $415 for the key fobs and the rest was just programming. Does anyone that has the JL Mini know if it can program the remote start?
If so I’ll just order that also so I can program other options.

I emailed Z Automotive and was told that it was not a feature unfortunately.

 

[Caliguy]

I just called another dealership and was told $415 for the key fobs and the rest was just programming. Does anyone that has the JL Mini know if it can program the remote start?
If so I’ll just order that also so I can program other options.

maybe you can order the fins from BAM Automotive and have a dealer program them for you.

 

[rjpaterson]

I used below to enable Remote start on 2023 Sahara, all I had to do was get 2 new fobs programmed that had x2 button on them. As I understand it, if you have passive entry the remote start equipment is already installed and only need to be activated. There was another OBD android app called "alphaOBD" and has capabilities to read pin, Program fobs and turn on remote start + many other functions. Unfortunately I do not have any android devices so could not try it

https://infotainment.com/shop/interior-accessories/obd-genie-programmers/c-xbm/

 

[vancurenw]

maybe you can order the fins from BAM Automotive and have a dealer program them for you.

Did the dealer say anything to you about adding the code for Remote Start? I ordered the Remote Start kit for my 2023 Wrangler Sport and tried to have the keys programmed at a local locksmith. They told me that remote keyless entry was required and they couldn't / wouldn't program the keys at all. So I need to head to the dealer next to have them program both key fobs. But I'm curious if they'll give me any grief about having to add the sales code, too.

 

[AC77]

Bought a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. Want to add remote start. Any suggestions?
Thanks

i installed , the MPC ( friends 20 Gladiator Rubi) unit was around $265 , one needs to follow the steps carefully, but its awesome , and the distance for the remote start is around 100 feet, which i did test it and it does work, great tech support as well.

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