Remote starter for Mercedes with Smartkey
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01 CLK 430
we still need to get the connectors manufactured that plug into the key cylinder for those models and that has to get done first... we have been working on getting a good price to keep the costs low but so far the prices we have been quoted are pretty high.. (we got a quote of $22,000 US for just one connector!)
It takes a little bit or work to get everything together but it will be worth it once it all comes together...
It takes a little bit or work to get everything together but it will be worth it once it all comes together...
Thanks for entertaining my questions.-Ghost
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15' CLS400
I just received some joke snail mail from my local stealership...
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
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ML350, Lotus Elise
I just received some joke snail mail from my local stealership...
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
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Rob, will this work on a 2004 E320? How much is it directly through MCE? And of course the most important question: Can it be installed by myself or do I have to drive it to a stealership to get it installed?
Thanks!
PS: Did you guys ever finish the Valentine 1 harness for 2004 W211's?
Thanks!
PS: Did you guys ever finish the Valentine 1 harness for 2004 W211's?
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GL 450
I love mine! It's been a little quirky at times. I seem to have an issue where sometimes when the vehicle is remote started it can be opened from the handle without an unlock, and the panic alarm goes off immediately.
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
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I love mine! It's been a little quirky at times. I seem to have an issue where sometimes when the vehicle is remote started it can be opened from the handle without an unlock, and the panic alarm goes off immediately.
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
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ML350, Lotus Elise
I love mine! It's been a little quirky at times. I seem to have an issue where sometimes when the vehicle is remote started it can be opened from the handle without an unlock, and the panic alarm goes off immediately.
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
And my only other complaint is that it doesn't turn on the seat heaters. But other than that, I love it!
The seat heater activation has been a big request and we are going to be adding that as a feature in the next software version (which we will be able to update for you)..
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ML350, Lotus Elise
Rob, will this work on a 2004 E320? How much is it directly through MCE? And of course the most important question: Can it be installed by myself or do I have to drive it to a stealership to get it installed?
Thanks!
PS: Did you guys ever finish the Valentine 1 harness for 2004 W211's?
Thanks!
PS: Did you guys ever finish the Valentine 1 harness for 2004 W211's?
We did actually build a few V1 interface modules for the older W211/W219/W209 and they work really well. We are in the process of designing a new universal V1 module that will cover almost all of the models, add some features and cost a little bit less.. Thats the one that you'll want to get
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ML350, Lotus Elise
The newest firmware is in testing right now and includes a non-panic activate feature (lock-unlock-lock within 8 seconds) that can be enabled via programming. There is a neutral safety data indicator on the network so we will be able to build a manual trans version of the starter. We are actually working on that this month.
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GL 450
When exactly does your GL have the issue with the lock? Is it when you lock with the extended range remote or with the factory keyfob... Also do you have keyless go? We havent had any reported issues with locking but I'll be glad to look into it and get it resolved for you.
The seat heater activation has been a big request and we are going to be adding that as a feature in the next software version (which we will be able to update for you)..
The seat heater activation has been a big request and we are going to be adding that as a feature in the next software version (which we will be able to update for you)..
I can't wait till the seat heater activation arrives! It will make next winter a breeze!
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SLK350
The newest firmware is in testing right now and includes a non-panic activate feature (lock-unlock-lock within 8 seconds) that can be enabled via programming. There is a neutral safety data indicator on the network so we will be able to build a manual trans version of the starter. We are actually working on that this month.
That's fantastic news, I look forward to hearing from you in the future and can guarantee you another order.
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We did actually build a few V1 interface modules for the older W211/W219/W209 and they work really well. We are in the process of designing a new universal V1 module that will cover almost all of the models, add some features and cost a little bit less.. Thats the one that you'll want to get
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What happened to affordable?
I just received some joke snail mail from my local stealership...
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
" ... remote car starters are now available on certain MB models. This is in response to your many inquiries about this feature....
... Remote Starters will be available at the introductory price of $1599 through April 30th only. After that date, the cost is $1799."
This has to be a joke!!! I bet you could find an old used car with a remote starter in it for less!! I wonder if they are using this midcityengineering design.
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ML350, Lotus Elise
nice
it never ceases to amaze me how many people will blow $200 on something like a cold air intake that typically doesnt even do anything. At least with the smartkey starter we had to solve a difficult engineering problem that nobody ever did before...
it never ceases to amaze me how many people will blow $200 on something like a cold air intake that typically doesnt even do anything. At least with the smartkey starter we had to solve a difficult engineering problem that nobody ever did before...
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I got laugh at a few years ago when I developed a OBD II hand held scanner with capabilities that just weren't on the market. Even then when people had to pay roughly $180+ to get their DTCs read and cleared they thought it was too much to pay $249 for it. Those people bought it after they went in 3+ times and spend already more to the indy/dealership then they would have paid for my product.
One must ignore them!
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beater with a heater
Amen Mackhack... amen....
there is another remote start out that competed with robs, however when the vehicle(s) .... make sure you know I said it in plural... what's a couple hundred to ensure that never happens to a consumer? I'll be honest, most of the mid city pieces i used went on S, GL, and E class.... I assume it is for the people that understand the value of their time, trouble free operation, and bullet proof.... ah... nevermind... I tried explaining value once on the dodge forums... it was a concept that wasn't grasped...
Rob you should raise the prices!!!!!!!!!!!
there is another remote start out that competed with robs, however when the vehicle(s) .... make sure you know I said it in plural... what's a couple hundred to ensure that never happens to a consumer? I'll be honest, most of the mid city pieces i used went on S, GL, and E class.... I assume it is for the people that understand the value of their time, trouble free operation, and bullet proof.... ah... nevermind... I tried explaining value once on the dodge forums... it was a concept that wasn't grasped...
Rob you should raise the prices!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well for the cheap ones under us there is always http://www.pythoncarsecurity.com/
