Intermittent Starting Problem 1998 Sierra

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

No problem. Like I tell everyone the basis of all remote starters is the same. They are just simple microprocessors and relays. The big difference is how durable they are, warranty, and how they interface into vehicles.

Bulldog, Boa, and Design Tech are the 3 no no's. They have the cheapest componets. Bulldog is actually based here in Ohio but again, what do you get for $45? Boa and Design Tech are made by Directed Electronics which is the worlds largest alarm company. They recent bought Design Tech so they're still Design Tech by design. Boa on the other hand is simular to it's counterparts like Viper, Python, and Clifford. The only problem is they REALLY cheapened them up.

Yes, I do see alot of Bulldogs during Xmas. I charge a flat fee of $100 plus parts with no warranty on product obviously. So, the person buys one for $45 then me $100=$145 when maybe $25 more they could have a much nicer one with full warranty. The biggest problem with the cheap ones is range. Also, like when I sell my Compustar or higher end Python units, I can do driver priority unlock, domelight supervision and other things too that can't be done with the cheap ones.

One more thing to add is that they have a high failure rate out of the box. I had a guy during the Xmas rush sechedule 3 Bulldogs to be installed. One for him, wife, and in-law. He wanted his done first, before Xmas and set up times for the other 2. First one didn't do anything, called him and he dropped off another. That one did something but not sure what??? He then came back, unwrapped the one he had for the in-laws, I plugged it in and it worked fine. He then decided to buy 2 from me, and took back the other 2. Then about the 3 week in January came back to have me install one of mine in his car and take the Bulldog out!!!

Thanks for the info on them Ponchonutty.
I will keep all of that in the back of my mind the next Xmas rush on them.
I did not see as many of them this year for some reason.
They may be back in season next year.
MT