Remote Starter
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Remote Starter
As I wait to take delivery of my GL450, I've been thinking about whether or not to have the dealer install a remote starter. Living in the northeast, I have many opportunities to take advantage of warming up the interior in the winter remotely and would love the option.
That being said, I have heard from several people that due to MB's technology, a remote starter is not recommended and may cause problems with other systems in the car.
Just curious as to the opinions from this forum.
That being said, I have heard from several people that due to MB's technology, a remote starter is not recommended and may cause problems with other systems in the car.
Just curious as to the opinions from this forum.
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Look into a Webasto standalone heater which is the OEM solution to a remote start. MB offers it as a factory option for the European markets. (hint Google keywords MBworld MbenzNL and Webasto).
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Check out this link for the SKS166. I have not tried it. The local installation place wanted a $1000 for it installed. So, I am thinking that I will just be dependent on the heated seats and steering wheel and hope for some global warming.
http://smartkeystarter.com
http://smartkeystarter.com
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Thanks, Steve. I believe this is the system that the dealer would install (I ordered the car through MB of Westwood and the website says that they are an authorized installer).
I just don't want to harm the car in any way by adding this feature.
I just don't want to harm the car in any way by adding this feature.
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Let me know what they quote you for the price. I went to the installer in Framingham called Luxury Details on Rt 9. There is no way I would go with anything else with all of the electronics that is hooked into the starter systems.
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They did say that the sks166 is the only one that MB "authorizes" as far as warranties are concerned.
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So, the $1000 quote I got at a Third Party is GOOD
Steve: the dealer quoted $1700 today for the sks remote starter installation. They claim it is $200 higher than their regular price because I'm getting keyless-go. Since I was on the fence to begin with, I declined.
They did say that the sks166 is the only one that MB "authorizes" as far as warranties are concerned.
They did say that the sks166 is the only one that MB "authorizes" as far as warranties are concerned.
Bottom Line: I don't see me adding this as an option.
Last edited by Steve Maislin; 03-02-2013 at 05:26 PM.