Identifying What I Bought? Compustar CM6200, Viper Remote

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Thanks for having me! I just purchased a truck (2006 F350) from an auction. Tt came with what I believe is a remote start or car alarm (or both). The module under the dash is a CM6200 and based on my research, it is a Compustar, but does not have the "module" installed. On the keychain, it has a viper remote. Please see pics below. Should this remote even be compatible? Nothing seems to work with the remote, but it does light when buttons are pressed. It does not lock/unlock and does not remote start or arm/disarm as far as I can tell. I would like to get this working if possible. What do I need to do? Thanks for any help!

That looks like a Viper remote, so it's not compatible with your Compustar system. You can Google the FCC ID number on the back of the remote for more information.My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

The Compustar CM6200 is a R/S w/RKE system. The Blade cartridge is not necessary on that truck because it does not have a transponder based immobilizer system. There should be a plastic cover over the slot/pins. Without a Blade cartridge there would be no harness plugged into the CN-3 port. It has a 4 Pin antenna plugged into the Blue connector at CN-7, so follow that up the the windshield and see what type antenna is in use. That will tell you what type of remotes you need. In reality you could just spend $40 on a basic RF Kit if you wanted to see if the system worked. The RF Kit comes with two remotes, the antenna and the 4 pin harness.   Search EBay on " Compustar Remote Kit ". There are many options available. Get a 4 button remote kit because it looks like the system is connected to the trucks power locks ( CN-4 is in use ). Programming new remotes is very easy. Never tried but I don't think the DEI remotes will pair or work with the Compustar system.Soldering is fun!

geepherder wrote: That looks like a Viper remote, so it's not compatible with your Compustar system. You can Google the FCC ID number on the back of the remote for more information.

Thanks, but I'm guessing I'll need a compustar remote.

kreg357 wrote: The Compustar CM6200 is a R/S w/RKE system. The Blade cartridge is not necessary on that truck because it does not have a transponder based immobilizer system. There should be a plastic cover over the slot/pins. Without a Blade cartridge there would be no harness plugged into the CN-3 port. It has a 4 Pin antenna plugged into the Blue connector at CN-7, so follow that up the the windshield and see what type antenna is in use. That will tell you what type of remotes you need. In reality you could just spend $40 on a basic RF Kit if you wanted to see if the system worked. The RF Kit comes with two remotes, the antenna and the 4 pin harness.   Search EBay on " Compustar Remote Kit ". There are many options available. Get a 4 button remote kit because it looks like the system is connected to the trucks power locks ( CN-4 is in use ). Programming new remotes is very easy. Never tried but I don't think the DEI remotes will pair or work with the Compustar system.

Is this the antenna? ANT-2WSP

Yes, that is it. Looks like a 2-Way system with 3,000 foot range was installed. While you could replace it with a less expensive 1-way kit with 1,000 to 1,500 foot range, here are links to the original remotes. Here is a link to Compustar for replacement remotes : https://shop.myfirstech.com/arctic-start.html?attribute_b=322 Search in EBay for a full kit with " RF-P2W902-SP ".   Looks like $70 for a new kit. Soldering is fun!

Thank you very very much for the help!

kreg357 wrote: Yes, that is it. Looks like a 2-Way system with 3,000 foot range was installed. While you could replace it with a less expensive 1-way kit with 1,000 to 1,500 foot range, here are links to the original remotes. Here is a link to Compustar for replacement remotes : https://shop.myfirstech.com/arctic-start.html?attribute_b=322 Search in EBay for a full kit with " RF-P2W902-SP ".   Looks like $70 for a new kit.

I was looking at the link you provided and it was to an Arctic Start. I see that there is a similar Compustar as well. Does it matter which one I get? Also, will this provide notification that my car alarm has been triggered as well?

Arctic Start is a sub-division of Compustar. The remotes will be the same and are interchangeable except the name stamped on them. The CM6200 system does is not an alarm system so it will not have a siren. The CM6000 system is an alarm system.Soldering is fun!

I may go ahead and go with an alarm system then. Could you recommend a good alarm system that might wake me up in the hotel room via an audible remote if the alarm triggers? And also have remote start? We had a VERY bad experience traveling with the family a few years ago...