Installing 2-way remote starter. DIY or outsource?
#1
Racer
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Installing 2-way remote starter. DIY or outsource?
Hey guys,
I bough a remote starter. In the weather i live in, it's a must. Summers are hot, winters are freezing and a remote starter is very useful.
I bought a Nordic NS2000. This includes a bypass module. It comes with a geek squad installation but their service centers are located 1h away and their hours are everything but accommodating.
I wanted to install the system myself, but I wanted to know if anybody here attempted the project themselves. I found a few threads dating from way back.
Here is the kit, with install diagram.
Do you advise i be patient and let bestbuy install the system, or does it look more complicated than it actually is?
I bough a remote starter. In the weather i live in, it's a must. Summers are hot, winters are freezing and a remote starter is very useful.
I bought a Nordic NS2000. This includes a bypass module. It comes with a geek squad installation but their service centers are located 1h away and their hours are everything but accommodating.
I wanted to install the system myself, but I wanted to know if anybody here attempted the project themselves. I found a few threads dating from way back.
Here is the kit, with install diagram.
Do you advise i be patient and let bestbuy install the system, or does it look more complicated than it actually is?
#2
Depending on your level of experience working with a digital multi-meter, soldering iron, and working on your car, then do it. I used a Clifford remote start combo and XpressKits DBALL2 module, just because I know in the future I'd be able to get replacement Clifford remote controls easily, not sure how difficult it will be for you to get replacement remote controls for that Nordic system. It took me about 3 hours to complete the install and test the system before buttoning up the dash.
But since the installation was included with you purchase, then go ahead and let Geek Squad install it.
But since the installation was included with you purchase, then go ahead and let Geek Squad install it.
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#3
Racer
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Depending on your level of experience working with a digital multi-meter, soldering iron, and working on your car, then do it. I used a Clifford remote start combo and XpressKits DBALL2 module, just because I know in the future I'd be able to get replacement Clifford remote controls easily, not sure how difficult it will be for you to get replacement remote controls for that Nordic system. It took me about 3 hours to complete the install and test the system before buttoning up the dash.
But since the installation was included with you purchase, then go ahead and let Geek Squad install it.
But since the installation was included with you purchase, then go ahead and let Geek Squad install it.
I chose this kit because it was not too expensive, it was reliable, programmable by connecting your laptop to a comm port, it was sophisticated enough to allow all functions my stock remote has, plus a bunch more, and allowed for expansion modules such as viper smartstart, drone mobile and a bunch of others. Its 2 way, came with bypass module included, had a battery anti-drain system and the remote is supposed to last a few years on a single charge.
#4
Registered Bunny
Not a fan of letting people work on my car but the remote stater was installed previous to me buying the car from the owner. Installation is fine, they could have done a better job at hiding the remote starter module. Otherwise, installation included, I'd say let them go at it.
#5
It sounds like it might be difficult for you to get Geek Squad to honor your installation agreement. Since you have all the equipment and wiring diagrams, I don't see why not tackle this task on your own.
What year is your TL?
What year is your TL?
#6
Racer
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05 with navi, but as I said, the ONLY reason why I'm still waiting for that call is because of the warranty. If not, I'll let out consumer protections laws, which are some of the most aggressive in the world, take care of their breached agreement.
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#9
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if you're comfortable with wiring I'd give it a shot.
Know what wires to splice into, splice into them, connect the module, bada boom bada bing.
Much better than working with exterior mod DIYs and deal with chunks of rust and rounded bolts/nuts.
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#11
Racer
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only half of the future shops closed down, the other half converted to best buy
if you're comfortable with wiring I'd give it a shot.
Know what wires to splice into, splice into them, connect the module, bada boom bada bing.
Much better than working with exterior mod DIYs and deal with chunks of rust and rounded bolts/nuts.
if you're comfortable with wiring I'd give it a shot.
Know what wires to splice into, splice into them, connect the module, bada boom bada bing.
Much better than working with exterior mod DIYs and deal with chunks of rust and rounded bolts/nuts.
Like this:
and this
and 2 more only in a 10 km area...which was ridiculous if you ask me
#12
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It was nice taking advantage of the store "exclusive" sales and walking over to the next store if the other was sold out.
Out of the handful of Future Shops in my city, I can only think of one that is side by side, but yes, many of them were side by side closed down, whereas the ones that didn't have them side by side converted to best buy. (Canada-wide, 66 closed down, 65 converted)
#13
Racer
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It's absolutely the worst possible business decision ever. I meant how did that meeting go? "Ok team, does anybody have an idea on how we can improve sales?" "Euhh, what if we opened the exact same store right next to our existing, but change the color theme and call it something else?" Boom, sales volume doubled. I hope those VPs were all fired.
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