Opinions Please Python 881XP Valet 554T

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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: Opinions Please Python 881XP Valet 554T

Posted By: hrdottawa
Subject: Opinions Please Python 881XP Valet 554T
Date Posted: July 20, 2004 at 9:25 PM

Hi,

I'v been looking at Remote Startes/Alarm combos and have narrowed it down to 2 units

Python 881XP & Valet 554R both made by DEI.

I would like some opinios on both units, (both the same price installed)

Other than Remote Start/Alarm/Power Locks I would like to control, Power Trunk (tail gate), Rear Defoster & Sunroof close.

Extra nice things would be Heated Seats. (but not a decsion maker)

Instlation in a Ford Explorer 2004.

Thanks For your help. BrainT, Ottawa.

Replies:

Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: July 20, 2004 at 9:34 PM

Whichever remote you like the best, both units are identical.

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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta

Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: July 20, 2004 at 9:59 PM

The units are far from identical. The 881 has an output that can be programmed to act as a rear defrost trigger and/or for the heated seats. The 881XP has the newer, smaller style relay pack, the 881 has better range. I think the 881 has an extra aux. channel output.

If they are the same price...get the 881XP. Same shop for both units or are you comparing different places? If its different places also consider warranty, and quality of install. Make sure to pick up a spare remote for the 881XP if you go that route.

Posted By: hrdottawa
Date Posted: July 21, 2004 at 3:10 PM

Thanks JWorm,

You are correct, the 881 has 3 aux outputs and the 554r only has 2. The prices where from the same shop.

The one thing I do not like about the 881 is having to purchase an extra remote.

BrianT. Ottawa.

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: July 21, 2004 at 6:21 PM

there are monumental differences between these two units...go with the true Responder unit... the Python for quality and range... the Valet for features and price ...i've owned both, i went from the Valet 554 to the Clifford 3.5 and prefer the Clifford....( Python is the same unti )

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979