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remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=50307
Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 10:37 AM


Topic: remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu

Posted By: gtofloyd
Subject: remote starter install 2000 chev. malibu
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 11:59 AM

I bought a Viper remote starter for my wife for Christmas and intended to install the unit myself in her Chevy Malibu.  I'm comfortable with car electronics (done my share of stereo installs) and restored to old cars including rewiring everything, so I was confident I could handle the project.  The install guide was a little intimidating so I decided to call best buy (where the kit came from) and they told me installation would be $150.  $50 for labor, $50 for a modulator to bypass the ignition's security features (chip in the key) and $45 for 3 extra relays not included in the kit.  Sorry for all the background but I didn't think an answer would be possible without it.  Is there away around these extra bypass/modulator? (the relays I have extras so I'm not worried about them) and more importantly, can I do this install myself or is this something beyond my skill level?  Last question, is $150 a fair price for the install? - it seemed high from what I had heard - of course I wasn't thinking in terms of $100 in extra parts.  I live in NJ in case the prices very in different areas.

Thanks

-Dave




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Posted By: trunkstare
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 2:46 PM

Instead of using the 555L or 556U, use a relay and a resistor. If you need a walk through let me know.  $150 is a fair price considering you could get a lifetime warrenty on the install.


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