remote starter

[burrow77]

I am thinking about installing a remote starter in my 2003 t.b. LT
Wondering if anybody has installed one yet and how difficult it would
be to do. I currently have a Crimestopper R.S in my 96' chevy 1/2 ton and it works great.

[amac209]

it's do-able but you might void your warranty if you don't get the dealer to do it. the trailblazer uses a passlockII system like your 96 if you actually want to do it yourself this website has the wiring diagrams. http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by amac209

it's do-able but you might void your warranty if you don't get the dealer to do it. the trailblazer uses a passlockII system like your 96 if you actually want to do it yourself this website has the wiring diagrams. http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/

I 2nd the idea of having the dealer or professional do it but that's where it ends. The TB is so much different than the '96 truck. Yes, it does have Passkey 2 but the '96 doesn't. They didn't start that until late '98 on the trucks. Also you have 2 moduals you have to "patch" into. There is the DIM (driver intregration module) and RIM (rear intregration module). THey are what controls all the lights, windows, locks, alarm and so on. Trust me, you do not want to install it the way Bulldog says to. That was the used method when these cars first came out.

Instead, you should use a databus interface to get the vehicle to work the way you intend. There are many places that make them. I use DEI stuff but that's me. You had better know and understand databus systems in order for this to work.

[amac209]

wow i had no idea those things were such a pain in the ass for that vehicle. good luck. the only good thing is it doesn't use one of those friggen transponder keys like the minivans.. i'm not sure about gms but in fords you can use the factory fob to controll a remote start unit.. you'd think with the price of new vehicles and all the crap they put in them a remote start would be a factory option. well have fun with your data bus and let me know how it turns out

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by amac209

wow i had no idea those things were such a pain in the ass for that vehicle. good luck. the only good thing is it doesn't use one of those friggen transponder keys like the minivans.. i'm not sure about gms but in fords you can use the factory fob to controll a remote start unit.. you'd think with the price of new vehicles and all the crap they put in them a remote start would be a factory option. well have fun with your data bus and let me know how it turns out

Actually, DEI makes a remote start that will work with any factory remote control. The problem is that you still need to add some interfacing parts and that your range sucks compared to a Python 562p unit. Also, the databus thing really isn't all that bad if you have the right parts and know what you are doing. I actually like it because I can then do the driver's door unlock separate from the rest of the doors much easier.

[paris401]

we have a 2002 tahoe, with a dealer installed remote- it works by hitting lock/open/lock- it starts and remains started for 5mins, then shuts off

on our 2003 trailblazer , with a dealer installed remote- it works by hitting lock twice. normally you hit lock twice to hear the beep to confirm it is locked, but not on a 2003. if you accidently hit the button twice, the car starts. hitting it a third time shuts it down. also it has no 5min timer. it stays started indefinetly.

chevy sucks...

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by paris401

we have a 2002 tahoe, with a dealer installed remote- it works by hitting lock/open/lock- it starts and remains started for 5mins, then shuts off

on our 2003 trailblazer , with a dealer installed remote- it works by hitting lock twice. normally you hit lock twice to hear the beep to confirm it is locked, but not on a 2003. if you accidently hit the button twice, the car starts. hitting it a third time shuts it down. also it has no 5min timer. it stays started indefinetly.

chevy sucks...

Dude, it aint chevy that sucks, it is the installer. The first remote start was either defective or was not programmed to run longer. The TB now can be adjusted to remote start if you press lock 3x instead of 2x. I never install it on 2x just for the reason you stated. Also, it should be programed to either run 24 minutes or 60minutes. I am not aware of any that just run until you shut it off.

You would have been better off going with a system that uses aftermarket remotes instead of the factory ones. You get much better performance especially if a DEI piece. www.directed.com