Which remote start to choose?

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Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: Which remote start to choose?

Posted By: anu_satru
Subject: Which remote start to choose?
Date Posted: November 22, 2005 at 7:00 PM

I am planning to get a remote starter installed in my van, here are the choices i have for my budget, what do you recommend

1) Autostart 803
2) Viper 160VXR
3) Python 1400XP

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: chris354
Date Posted: November 22, 2005 at 7:06 PM

I would stick with the viper or python these 2 units are the same.

Posted By: redpeppers
Date Posted: November 22, 2005 at 11:56 PM

viper all the way

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Where theres is a wire there's a way.

Posted By: anu_satru
Date Posted: November 28, 2005 at 10:45 PM

I got the python installed from Circuit City. The manual mentions that the remote start will be disabled or the engine will shut off if already running if the hood is opened. However with my current installation both donot happen. Does the python kit come with a hood pin switch which circuit city forgot to install it or is that an additional accessory to buy if you need the safety feature. Thanks.

Posted By: anickle
Date Posted: November 29, 2005 at 12:15 AM

I have never seen a r/s unit not come with a hood pin. Although most installers use the hood pin a lot of installers don't use it simply for the fact they say they

cause more problems in the future(rusting that sort of thing) For what it is worth to replace the hood pin though compared to a mechanics arm(worst case

scenario) i would go back to cc and get the hood pin put in just for SAFETY sakes. Iam sure some people will disagree with this post but i don't care. Go

back and get the hood pin!

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andrew nickle

Posted By: anu_satru
Date Posted: November 30, 2005 at 9:30 AM

I called DIRECTED customer service to check with them if the hood pin switch is part of the Python 1400XP installation kit. I was told by the CS representative that hood pin switch has to be bought separately, can somebody confirm it. Thanks

Posted By: Fastlearner
Date Posted: December 01, 2005 at 2:53 AM

Directed usually puts them in with thier remote start. I have yet to see one. I would go back ask if they could put it on. They might charge about 20 to put it on.