There are few old threads on this and are based on Directed Electronics devices MB3 or Dorbell2 which are not programmable by user since 2017.
-I need the Original Remote usage for remote start clock
optional:
-I prefer the option to have the AC turn on automatically in the extreme temperatures with remote starter
-possibility of Windshield defrost and Rear windshield defroster turning on in freezing weather.
- the possibility of adding telematics like MyCar
Trying to stay in budget and ebay is flooded with many older remote starters from MB3, x410, compustar , datalink etc it is hard to find any comparison or clear info on the older models that would do my job perfectly fine.
The cheapest option that I'm familiar with is from Directed (Directech) MB3 or 4x10:
MB3 around 40$ programmed before shipping plus T-harness THTOD2 or TLTH2 for 20$
Cons:
I will have no access to the programming myself, hard to expand on in the future.
Pro:
many documentation on this install,
cheap and easy with the T-harness
can add telematics
Questions:
1) Does the 2012 Prius v need the programmer for a second activation after the original programming by the dealer on the MB3?
2) Any way to have the AC turn on in extreme temp?
3) What is involved in installing rear window defrost,
4) Is the Front windshield defrost which uses AC an option?
Finally, my real Question is...
Can someone please recommend a cheap older model available on ebay etc that is programmable by the user and perhaps a more plug and play Harness if it does not through the price out of the window?
idatalink website recommends : ADS-THR-TL7 Harness 40$ + CMHCXA0 controller (80$) + Idatalink ADS-USB-ECO Programmer 35$
MyCar website lists all these modules that I know almost nothing about
ADS
iDatastart HCx
iDatastart BMx
iDatastart BZx
iDatastart VWx
ADS-AL-CA
AKX / OEM
DIRECTED
DBALL 2
DB3
4X10
5X10
DS3/DS3+
DS4/DS4+
AF-D600
ASD200
ASD600
EUROSTART
BRS
FIRSTECH / Compustart
CM-X
CM-7XXX
CM-6XXX
CM-900
FT-xxx-DC
FT-DC2
FT-DC3
FORTIN
Evo-All
Evo-One
MIDCITY ENGINEERING
All modules with Drone telematics port
OMEGA
All modules with Blue telematics port
POLARSTART
PRS-13
PRS-16
PRS-17
VOXX
Flashlogic: All FLRS, FLCAN, FLRSBA, FLCMVW remote start modules
Prestige/Pursuit: All E models w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E)
Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055