Remote starter

2000 GMC · November 16, 2001

Hear in Anchorage, it's mighty cold in the morning. I want to install a remote starter in my truck, so it will be nice and toasty when I get in. I found a remote starter made by Bulldog Security for $45. Has anyone installed one on there truck and was it difficult? Thanks in advance.

95 Silverado · November 16, 2001

I have installed several remote starters, including one on a '98 full-size chevy truck, which would be similar to yours. how are you with electrical and wiring type repairs. many people are intimidated by wiring/electronics and don't want to attempt these. if you have a basic knowledge of wiring these aren't that bad. follow the directions and double check each connection, but I will warn you now, your truck probably has passlock theft protection on it, it must be bypassed to use the starter, this complicates it a little, there are kits available to bypass it, just be prepared. I installed 2 bulldog security starters, they worked fine, you can go to their website for a wiring chart to help with the install.

captain midnight · November 20, 2001

i hear what your saying.i just made and appointment to have a "pro"install mine.not taking any chances and doing it myself just my 0.02$

MountaineerTom · November 20, 2001

How much is it costing you Capt., if you don't mind me asking. I'm just curious how much something like that runs.

FULLSIZEchevy · November 20, 2001

Here in Texas, it's about $200 to add remote start to your vehicle. This is a quote from about 2 years ago. So it should have gone down by now.

silverado man · November 20, 2001

I just got mine installed last night. It works like a charm. I got mine put on for 187 but that was after a discount that they gave me because the forgot my appointment was on sat. it would have ran me about 230. the only thing i have found I dont like about it is that i need the factory remote to turn the alarm on. I got the trc remote start/keyless entry system.

scooter70 · November 24, 2001

I was just out at the store and they had the Bulldog RS114 for sale for $49, so I bought it since I was thinking about it last week. Now I'm wondering if I need to bypass the passlock or anything.... Anyone know? (2000 Chevy Z71) Will I still be able to use my factory remote to unlock the doors? The starter came with keyless entry and all that too. Do I have to hook up all the functions, or can I just do the remote start? I like how the horn honks and the parking lights flash when you lock the doors with the factory remote.

Thanks,

Matt

95 Silverado · November 25, 2001

you can install just the start function if you wish, you will have to bypass the security system on your truck, find out which system you have, because they have made changes to them over the last couple years.

you can also hook up the other features without disabling the factory remote, it's just a matter of getting the wiring right, check out their website for help with locating the wires needed.

duplantisjj · November 28, 2001

Hey 2000 GMC? Did you ever do the Bulldog yourself?

I'm also here in Anchorage and have been thinking real hard about a remote starter seeing as this is looking to be a REAL cold winter ahead.

scooter70 · November 28, 2001

Here's the lowdown on Bulldog...... You have to get an extra module to bypass the Passlock II. It's part number 791, available from their website (www.bulldogsecurity.com) for an extra $24.83 + $5 shipping. I just ordered mine this afternoon and they said 3-5 days to get it. We'll see. I read thru the directions and it seems pretty straight forward. I probably won't have time to install it for a while, so I don't know when it'll get done.

duplantisjj · November 29, 2001

Thanks Scooter! I'd very interested and greatful in hearing how your install goes. Please take notes for us newbies. ;)

captain midnight · November 30, 2001

How much is it costing you Capt., if you don't mind me asking. I'm just curious how much something like that runs.

i was quoted a price of$220. adn they said a lifetime warrenty.here in upstate Ny i have price these things around town as high as $300.from Ziebart and others.you know just because they say its that price.they can come down quite a bit if you know how to dicker with them

LokiSLE · December 1, 2001

I just put on my remote start, and I love it...if you wanna see it in action click Here...I love it...it works good, and wakes up the neighbors a little faster at night when I have to go to work.

p.s...those are flowmaster 40 series underthere.

captain midnight · December 2, 2001

well guys i just got my installed on 12/1 it came to $240.if anyone cares.i was told this 2weeks before install lation so it gave me time to save up .but well worth the price(IMHO!!:0 ).i can even lock and unlock my doors :0