Factory Remote Start on a vehicle w/o power locks?

[WhiteExpress]

Is there any reason that ya'll can think of that I couldn't purchase / install the factory remote start on my '11 Express?

I mean, sure I'd have to use my key to unlock the door, but that's no different.

Thoughts?

 

[quietpeen]

that is a good question. the other thing is that all the user end settings are done with the evic

 

[Stangshcky12]

I don't see any reason why not. Aftermarket starters are usually a pain to tie the remote into the power locks anyway. The past 4 of the 5 remote starters my parents have had on there cars have had separate remotes anyway

 

[quietpeen]

i guess the real question then is, will the factory one fault if it is not connected to power locks? Maybe its just a programmed sequence that follows through no matter what.

 

[WhiteExpress]

i guess the real question then is, will the factory one fault if it is not connected to power locks? Maybe its just a programmed sequence that follows through no matter what.

Right, The other thing I am worried about was looking at the unit in a thread on here, it looks like it replaces the Ignition Switch unit. Which I can't really change. Otherwise I would have to re-key both doors and my Tailgate too.

Nothing is ever easy. Why didn't I just spend 2x as much and get the fully loaded Sport 4x?

 

[Five.SevenlExpress]

why not just call the dealership and ask.
If not theres always aftermarket?


Just a thought

 

[LB3711]

aftermarket would be a better though then you can get an alarm and remote start in 1

 

[Graygoose]

You can do aftermarket, just get a small one button remote...so you have regular key fob, and one small for remote start. Carry it only when it's seasonal to use it.

 

[quietpeen]

Right, The other thing I am worried about was looking at the unit in a thread on here, it looks like it replaces the Ignition Switch unit. Which I can't really change. Otherwise I would have to re-key both doors and my Tailgate too.

Nothing is ever easy. Why didn't I just spend 2x as much and get the fully loaded Sport 4x?

I don't think you would have to re-key you doors and tail gate because i would think that once you went to the factory remote start it would use this key since it replaces the ignition.

 

[WhiteExpress]

why not just call the dealership and ask.
If not theres always aftermarket?


Just a thought

In my years of experience with dealerships. I find their parts departments to be... well, useless.

 

[Five.SevenlExpress]

fair enough...

i always had a truck that didnt come stock with a alarm... so I have always been with Viper.... which I will get for my truck coming up in december