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Remote Starter S80

posted by  someone claiming to be Rich on  Mon Jan 12 16:16 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Has anyone had any experience with a remote starter installed in an S80 T6? The Service Manager at the dealer I go to didn't think it was a good idea.

Thanks;
Rich
2000 S80 T6 57K








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    Remote Starter S80

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Tue Jan 13 04:54 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    This guy had a bad experience with one (but not what you
    would expect):

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=733628








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    Remote Starter S80

    posted by  someone claiming to be MittenHed on  Tue Jan 13 00:54 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I don't beleive that a remote starter is a good idea for any vehicle. Just an opinion. It's your car, suit yourself.








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      Remote Starter S80

      posted by  someone claiming to be Tony on  Wed Jan 14 05:18 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      Yes but what is the point of a remote starter?

      You have to get into the vehicle to drive it... so whats the point of being able to start it from the outside?

      Ps. Ive not heard of a remote starter before. So forgive my lack of knowledge in this field.

      Tony.







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        Remote Starter S80 1999

        posted by  Leli001 on  Wed Jan 14 05:50 CST 2004
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        "You have to get into the vehicle to drive it... so whats the point of being able to start it from the outside?"
        from your point of view it can also be argued that there is no reason to have keyless entry since you still have to open the door. it's not a question of that because it's a convenience just like cruise control and buttons on the steering wheel.

        your right that you still have to get in and drive but i have installed them on my previous cars (740, 760, 850, 960) and it helps in the winter the most. i always wait at least 5 mins to warm up the engine before i drive any of my cars. one of the worst things to do is drive on a cold engine just after starting up the first time that day, as far as durability is concerned.

        also it's nice to get in a warm car in the winter or a cool car in the summer.

        but i'm not installing it on my S80 due to the complex electronics (error messages) and also i'm not sure about putting in a factory alarm bypass module, which is required for the remote starter to work on these cars.

        i don't mean to badger you but i have found the remote starters to be very useful








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          Remote Starter S80 1999

          posted by  someone claiming to be Rich on  Thu Jan 15 16:08 CST 2004 [RELATED]

          " but i'm not installing it on my S80 due to the complex electronics (error messages) and also i'm not sure about putting in a factory alarm bypass module, which is required for the remote starter to work on these cars."

          Lel001;

          Thanks; that's what I wanted to know.

          Rich







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          Remote Starter S80 1999

          posted by  someone claiming to be Tony on  Wed Jan 14 06:17 CST 2004 [RELATED]

          Ok - I understand why you like to use remote start now.

          When you put it that way, I guess it could be quite useful in the winter months.

          Thanks for the info.

          Tony







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