Start-X remote starter review

[rickinAZ]

The interior of my parked Jeep was an oven in our 110+ summer. The physical install was an easy 10 minute job. The programing was a little more challenging, but if you follow the installation notes TO THE LETTER, you'll have no problems.

PROs:

• At $160 it's way cheaper than the OEM option. When I bought my 2021, you had to buy remote-proximity + remote start ($1,000+ all told)
• Easy install
• Anti-theft feature (if brake is depressed without the key fob present, the engine is killed)
• Switches engine off after a pre-determined (and adjustable) period if you let it sit idling too long.

CONs:

• Range is "only" 200-300 feet (as far as your fob works now). Is the OEM's range further?
• Won't be valued at resale, while the OEM version will, to some extent.
• No confirmation that the vehicle has actually started. [unless you hear the three beeps in the distance]. In all fairness, the OEM version may have the same issue
• You need Internet Explorer to program. [that can be easily downloaded for the occasion]

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[Eandras]

I was looking at that same remote starter. I guess the on,y issue for me is the internet explorer.
thanks for the review

 

[Overlander21]

Anti-theft feature (if brake is depressed without the key fob present, the engine killed)

Is anything else required for this feature? Or does it work "out of the box"?

 

[rickinAZ]

Is anything else required for this feature? Or does it work "out of the box"?

It works out of the box. The only parameter that is programable is how long you want to leave the vehicle idling before it automatically shuts off (if you have not unlocked the doors to get in). I'm not all that handy and I found it to be an easy install.

 

[Overlander21]

Thanks @rickinAZ - great info!

Now I just need to find someone that will ship one of these the UK ?

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