Identifying What I Bought? Compustar CM6200, Viper Remote
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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.
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Topic: Identifying What I Bought? Compustar CM6200, Viper Remote
Posted By: ctroyp
Subject: Identifying What I Bought? Compustar CM6200, Viper Remote
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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!
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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.
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Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 9:45 AM
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.
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Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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.
Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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
Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 11:05 AM
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.
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Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 11:42 AM
Thank you very very much for the help!
Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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?
Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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.
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Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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...
Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 3:19 PM
If the CM6200 works OK after getting the remotes you could just get this upgrade kit to add alarm features. You would need 2-Way remotes with decent range to get real time alerts.
Search on " FT-ALARMIT KIT ". It will work with your present CM6200 which might be easier than removing it and installing a complete new system.
If you want a whole new system that is somewhat similar to your present Compustar check out the CS7900-AS
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Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 4:21 PM
Excellent! Now, would the remotes that you linked earlier work with the alarm features or do I need to get something different?
Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM
I would use the 2-Way remotes to get the alerts. The 1-Way remotes would function OK and Lock/Arm & Unlock Disarm the system.
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Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: December 23, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Yes, just wanted to make sure the same model remote that you referenced earlier would work for the alarm functions as well. Sounds like thats a 'yes'. Thanks so much again for the great help!!!
Posted By: ctroyp
Date Posted: January 25, 2021 at 12:53 PM
kreg357 wrote:
I would use the 2-Way remotes to get the alerts. The 1-Way remotes would function OK and Lock/Arm & Unlock Disarm the system.
Sorry, but needed to revive my thread...
Could you or anyone tell me if this remote is compatible with the CM6200 (with the ALARMIT-KIT)? I do have the ANT-2WFMX so I should be good there. Just not positive on the CM6200.
Compustar 2WT9R-FM (link)
Thanks!
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