Remote Starter ?
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2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
Remote Starter ?
Hi guys ,
I'm thinking to change my 5 years old Acura TL with C300 .
Here in Canada is very useful to have a remote starter for our cold winters .
Is there any option (I didn't see it on website) to have that installed and how much will be ? Is that a factory installed option ?
Thanks
I'm thinking to change my 5 years old Acura TL with C300 .
Here in Canada is very useful to have a remote starter for our cold winters .
Is there any option (I didn't see it on website) to have that installed and how much will be ? Is that a factory installed option ?
Thanks
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C55
It seems like a major omission that MB doesn't offer this in current models. Do the other german cars not have this either? Must be like cup-holders. Germans don't seem to get some things that the rest of the world embraces.
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I think European companies used to assume that drivers should be too busy, you know, DRIVING to worry about their beverages.
Now that auto manfacturers are designing their cars for China, it'll be interesting to see if/how they shift their strategy regarding US models....
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W205
Hi guys ,
I'm thinking to change my 5 years old Acura TL with C300 .
Here in Canada is very useful to have a remote starter for our cold winters .
Is there any option (I didn't see it on website) to have that installed and how much will be ? Is that a factory installed option ?
Thanks
I'm thinking to change my 5 years old Acura TL with C300 .
Here in Canada is very useful to have a remote starter for our cold winters .
Is there any option (I didn't see it on website) to have that installed and how much will be ? Is that a factory installed option ?
Thanks
That is a (+-1700 Euro) option (at least on European models now ...)
Last edited by nnk; Sep 20, 2014 at 06:29 AM.
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2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
1700 Euro !!!?? that's insane . For me this could be a deal breaker.
Now , especially here in Canada, many manufacturers offers remote starters as a factory option.
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2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
It's that engine preheater?
I'm interested on remote starter in order heat up entire interior and more important to melt the ice on the windows in the cold mornings.
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It's both, comes with a separate remote control and can be operated also by remote online by Mercedes Me or Mercedes Connect by a mobile device.
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W205
Small private aircraft (Cessna/ Beechcraft etc) use similar heaters, when the engine is off.
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C55
Its one of my favorite, most used "luxury" features in my other vehicles. Great for cold and hot weather. Hell, even my diesel truck has remote start and seat heat/cool. It knows to turn on the heaters (seat too) or the A/C (with seat coolers) depending on the ambient temp.
Totally baffles me why Mercedes doesn't offer this.
Totally baffles me why Mercedes doesn't offer this.
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GLE63S 2016
This is totally weird about MB in USA and Canada. No remote starters offered in North America. Beats me why - but I was told by the dealer that the electronics don't mesh well with them. I don't personally believe it. Will have to investigate aftermarket starters.....problem is that I don't want to install some Chinese made crap in my German made awesomeness......
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This is totally weird about MB in USA and Canada. No remote starters offered in North America. Beats me why - but I was told by the dealer that the electronics don't mesh well with them. I don't personally believe it. Will have to investigate aftermarket starters.....problem is that I don't want to install some Chinese made crap in my German made awesomeness......
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2021 Mojave Silver E450, 2024 Black on Black Jaguar F-pace P400, 2011 335d (RIP), 2010 E350 (sold)
One of the most significant advances in theft prevention ever has been the ID chip in modern keys. It is very difficult to get past this as the ignition is disabled and the ID's are encrypted. Have they been cracked, probably, but still, hot-wiring won't work, the thief needs a cracked key. I remember reading somewhere a while back that this system has reduced auto theft by some ridiculous percentage - something like 95%.
All remote starters disable this system in some way in favor of something different and probably significantly less sophisticated. A few years ago my mother in law wanted one from Best Buy for a birthday present. I told her it wasn't a good idea but she pressed so I went to take a look. I asked the guy how it worked and he GLADLY told me that they needed the second key permanently. When I asked why he said that they take off the steering column cover and tape/glue it in there so that the car will start! I then asked him doesn't that totally disable the anti-theft mechanism in the key, and he just looked at me dumbfounded. Needless to say she didn't get a remote starter.
Now the newer systems are much better than that, many integrate with a cell phone and have some level of security in them. However, they still need to enable ignition without the key within the appropriate distance. Because of this I won't install one in any of my cars, and I suspect that this also has something to do with why many manufacturers are not endorsing or even supporting them.
All remote starters disable this system in some way in favor of something different and probably significantly less sophisticated. A few years ago my mother in law wanted one from Best Buy for a birthday present. I told her it wasn't a good idea but she pressed so I went to take a look. I asked the guy how it worked and he GLADLY told me that they needed the second key permanently. When I asked why he said that they take off the steering column cover and tape/glue it in there so that the car will start! I then asked him doesn't that totally disable the anti-theft mechanism in the key, and he just looked at me dumbfounded. Needless to say she didn't get a remote starter.
Now the newer systems are much better than that, many integrate with a cell phone and have some level of security in them. However, they still need to enable ignition without the key within the appropriate distance. Because of this I won't install one in any of my cars, and I suspect that this also has something to do with why many manufacturers are not endorsing or even supporting them.
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07' gl 450, 14' cls63 AMG S-model,15'gl550,18'AMG GTR, 19'glc300, 21'amg e53 cabrio
trying to get my wife a gl550 and I just saw this option(from factory) in EPC.net for 2015 GL550. (I'll try to insert a screen capture of the build sheet.)
look at option
J8A DSM STAR1 FBS4 REMOTE STARTABLE
Has anyone seen this?
look at option
J8A DSM STAR1 FBS4 REMOTE STARTABLE
Has anyone seen this?
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Just get a Compustar remote starter http://www.compustar.com/ and if you add the Drone module http://www.compustar.com/drone/ you can start from your cell phone from virually anywhere..mine works like a charm..dealer doesn't like it but too bad...living in Canada it's a must
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2015 C300
Just get a Compustar remote starter http://www.compustar.com/ and if you add the Drone module http://www.compustar.com/drone/ you can start from your cell phone from virually anywhere..mine works like a charm..dealer doesn't like it but too bad...living in Canada it's a must
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I asked someone at the dealership today about remote start on the w205s.
He said due to the security current aftermarket solution requires hiding a key FOB permanently somewhere in the car.
He also mentioned that MB will soon be providing a remote start option direct from the factory.
He said due to the security current aftermarket solution requires hiding a key FOB permanently somewhere in the car.
He also mentioned that MB will soon be providing a remote start option direct from the factory.
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2013 BMW 335i Msport, 2012 Mustang GT
I asked someone at the dealership today about remote start on the w205s.
He said due to the security current aftermarket solution requires hiding a key FOB permanently somewhere in the car.
He also mentioned that MB will soon be providing a remote start option direct from the factory.
He said due to the security current aftermarket solution requires hiding a key FOB permanently somewhere in the car.
He also mentioned that MB will soon be providing a remote start option direct from the factory.
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From: Charlotte, NC
2014 E350 4M Diamond Silver
J5A - DSM: STAR1 FBS4 UPDATE
on my 2014 E350 4M.
I want to know more about this code.
