compustar 2 way remote start
Printed From: the12volt.com
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=120794
Printed Date: May 04, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Topic: compustar 2 way remote start
Posted By: brsexton
Subject: compustar 2 way remote start
Date Posted: March 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Hello all,
I have a Compustar 2-way remote kit RF-2W900FM-5P2. Do I have to mount the antenna on the windshield? I know this kit has long range, but will it kill the range if I mount the antenna some place under the dash. The antenna with this kit is ugly as sin and I don't want it in view. Any suggestions?
Replies:
Posted By: jeremytravis
Date Posted: March 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM
I allways mount the antenna on the windshield, you will lose some rang if you have it under the dash. I'm not sure what kind of vehicle you have but maybe the rear windshield is an option? that way it's less noticeable.
-------------
**ADVANCED MECP CERTIFIED
Posted By: brsexton
Date Posted: March 18, 2010 at 7:18 PM
I have a 2009 Kia Optima. There isn't enough cable from the brain to run the antenna to the rear of the car. I don't mind if the range drops a little, but I don't want it weak like the factory remote range is. I didn't know if tucking it in the side of the dash, where the fuse box is would affect range. I was just curious if anyone has tried it. I guess I can always test the range once I get it installed, and move it if I need to.
Posted By: metz35
Date Posted: March 18, 2010 at 7:59 PM
i mounted my gf's antenna on her compustar in her expedition in the A pillar, cut range from 1000ft to about 200. windshield FTW
Posted By: brsexton
Date Posted: March 18, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Ahhh..thats exactly what I was looking for. So I guess the windshield it is. Thank you.
Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: March 19, 2010 at 6:30 AM
windshield, make sure all that wire slack is stretched along the A pillar or in the headliner. dont bunch it up under the dash.
-------------
Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert
Posted By: dswift
Date Posted: March 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Put it behind the rear view mirror. You wont notice it.
-------------
"dont ground out!"
Posted By: icarus_icarus
Date Posted: March 21, 2010 at 6:02 PM
I put mine under the dash and can still start the car walking two+ blocks away. I got lucky I guess :)
------------- ·Ď˘ĺrµ§·
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: March 21, 2010 at 6:18 PM
On BMW's and recently on a small KIA I find if i remove the dash cowling and instrument panel, I install the antenna there, facing the windscreen, making sure there are no cable runs blocking it. In fact in that KIA I also dropped the unit in there, picked up trunk and door triggers, lights, ignition stand off, I only had to drop down to the fuse box for power under the hood for siren and into driver's door for an actuator.
I have a G4 Cliff with Intellistart, no "super range", the antenna is mounted behind the "A" pillar and I still get 350' range.
|