Remote Starter / Alarm systems.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by MountainBlue

Do you have an 05 or 06. I was told at Best Buy that they couldn't do an 06. I guess I'll have to check out C.C.

There are no '05 H3s, only '06 and '07.

[MountainBlue]

Originally Posted by HummerNewbie

There are no '05 H3s, only '06 and '07.

I meant build date. I was told the ones built in 06 used a different passlock system that couldn't be bypassed yet. But that was a month ago, they may have something now.

[kodiakz]

Phooey!! There have been means to bypass that system around for over a year!! (dei, code alarm, bypasskits.com)

[MountainBlue]

Cool!

[cjandnw]

There is an addtional bypass kit needed in addition the actual remote starter system. There was not even any question whether the system could be installed on my 06. I've had it for a week. NO PROBLEMS. I am very pleased with the system. Install took about 4 hours. I suggest you pay for it prior to the install date and leave your ATM, Credit cards home. 4 hours alone in Circuit City with Credit cards is extremely dangerous.

hopefully the links work:

Starter: Valet 561R Remote Start/Keyless Entry

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...c=1&oid=119099

Bypass: DEI GM Immobilizer Bypass

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/DEI-G...oductDetail.do

Good Luck

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by MountainBlue

I meant build date. I was told the ones built in 06 used a different passlock system that couldn't be bypassed yet. But that was a month ago, they may have something now.

Ok, I see

[MountainBlue]

Obviously I got bad info.

[H3.007]

I stopped over at Circuit City this evening. For the $300 remote starter, they told me I would need the bypass and a special key. Two weeks ago, they told me I would need the bypass but no key. They also said that the installation would make my dash alarm light stay permanently lit while the starter was on. Does someone not know what they are talking about???

So which model gives me good range, defrost control, and a/c control?

I defer to you, the experts, versus the Circuit City "pros".

[marin8703]

i just got the Viper 5900 installed. It gives you most options (if not all)and 1 mile range (advertised), but is a bit pricey, at least for me. Its about $600 installed, but i got some extras with it and got it up to $780.

No extra key was required, and i dont think the installer even used a bypass module. I think he just used a ton of relays to get around the passlock, which i beleive in the H3 is Passlock II (not totaly sure).

[kodiakz]

Originally Posted by H3.007

I stopped over at Circuit City this evening. For the $300 remote starter, they told me I would need the bypass and a special key. Two weeks ago, they told me I would need the bypass but no key. They also said that the installation would make my dash alarm light stay permanently lit while the starter was on. Does someone not know what they are talking about???

So which model gives me good range, defrost control, and a/c control?

I defer to you, the experts, versus the Circuit City "pros".

Tards, tards, and more tards!!! You only need a spare key for transponder based security systems of which the current H3 and H2 do not have (some gm's have been switching over to the passkeyIII system which is transponder based). The security light in the dash should never light up constantly when the system is installed by professionals. Now you know where NOT to have the system installed. $300 is a reasonable price for a starter and bypass module installed. AC control will be standard, while defrost can be done remotely, but you will need to use the newest bypass/integration modules that offer that feature. The system marin referred to is a nice unit to look at.

[H3.007]

Thanks for the input guys - I am seeking other installers at this time. It is too bad in a way - I had them install my starter in my Explorer 3 years ago without incident.

I wonder if they thought they could take me for extra cash, due to the fact that I am driving a H3.