remote start bypass module for gm

I purchased an RS-665 Autopage Remote Start for my wife's car which will be delivered today. The part I don't have yet is the bypass module which I've been unable to get information on purchasing. Autopage links to idatalink.com as their recommended bypass module. I selected my car in their support menu and it lists about 11 different possible choices. It looks like I should be using one of the following but they all appear to do the same functions: ADS-ALSL GM ADS-DLSL GM ADS-DLSL GM1 I've tried emailing and calling them to get an answer but no one ever picks up and no one returns my messages. This isn't rocket science, it's basic wiring and communications to perform functions the car already has in place. So why is this portion so difficult? Car is a 2004 Grand Prix GT automatic, Autopage RS-665 remote start. I have the wiring pinouts here all ready to go except for this bypass. I have installed stereos, and a couple of alarms in the past so this isn't new to me but the bypass module is. Can anyone tell me the difference between the three modules above or give me an alternative? Can I order these direct from their site? All the bypass module websites look like fly-by-night setups... Giving my money away shouldn't be this hard. :o) Thanks!

I should have also posted that I'm looking for a bypass module that doesn't use the spare key. These modules appear to communicate on the serial data line in the car which would be ideal. The less wires, the better!

the all so the same thing for your car alsl is more for shops that don't want to carry a lot of bypasses on hand and can be flashed with multiple different vehicles. as for what you need i would go with the cheapest one and get the ads-dlsl-gm1 is a bypass programed with the right firmware for your vehicle.

Thank you! Just added it to cart and it's $64 for the module and $39 to ship it.... FAIL. Their resellers all appear to be selling to dealers only.... this just got a LOT more expensive. More money for the bypass than the remote start.

Seach for it on eBay or the web u will find it cheaper somewhere else

iDatalink makes excellent products, so your choice is good.  The more the bypass module does for you the less wires you have to locate and connect to in the car, as most of the connections will be between the R/S and the bypass module.

Basically cost and availability will be your main factors.  Most companies will only sell to authorized dealers in quanities.  They prefer not to be involved with one item sales and end users.

The big issue you have is that most of the iDatalink modules come with no firmware loaded.  It is up to the installer to load the correct firmware for their application.  While the firmware is a free download from the Web site, there is a special USB cable required to load ( flash) the firmware onto the bypass module that attaches to your PC.  The USB cable costs around $50.

I believe the ADS DLSL GM1 module comes already loaded with the correct firmware and should be ready to go out of the box.  I am not too familiar with the Solo series.  I use the Multi series products that allow greater application flexibility and would use a ADS DL flashed with the ADS DL GM1 firmare.  You might be able to buy one from a local remote start installer or Best Buy.  EBay is another place to try and I have seen auctions where the seller is willing to flash the module for you prior to shipment.

Soldering is fun!

Thank you all very much. This forum moves a lot faster than I expected! Checked ebay and only found one for Chrysler. May need to check local shops next. Last resort I'll buy direct but that seems steep...

Here are a few sites i found just goggling ebay millionbuy google search page

Look for Pats-GM module

Finally found one. It's an ADS DLSL-GM. I purchased it from autotoys and they claim to flash the module before they ship it out. Decent price as well. Can't wait to get this installed!