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Adding remote start

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by doctorman, Nov 29, 2015.

  1. doctorman

    doctorman Member

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    I am thinking of adding a remote control start but I am not ready to give up my smart key entry...

    any solution to keep my smart key and add remote starter to my Prius 2005?
     
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    absolutely. just have a factory job installed at your dealer.
     
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  3. car2lvr

    car2lvr Junior Member

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    I just installed a crimestopper rs7-G5 remote car starter and idatalink ads-tb-tl bypass module on 2009 Prius.
     
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  4. Travis Mara

    Travis Mara New Member

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    How difficult was the install on the '09 Prius. I was looking do install one for my wife's car in the next couple of weeks and don't want to bite off more than I can chew.
     
  5. car2lvr

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    It's not the first time that I installed a remote car starter. Installing a remote car starter on prius is similar on installing a remote car starter on other vehicles. I removed the steering wheel covers, driver side kick panel (for lock and unlock wires), lower and mid driver side dash board. If it will be your first time, I suggest to gather all the necessary information on your prius panel removal, wiring diagram prius to remote start and bypass module. Have a DMM, 12Vdc light probe, and plastic panel pryer on hand.
     
  6. SaulSanch

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    I was wondering if the sks still works with the toyota fob after installing the rs7-G5. Or does the G5 remote replace the original fob completely?
     
  7. magnumrtawd

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    We have the factory remote start on our 2012 Camry and very seldom use it. The range is the same as the sks remote. LOUSY !!
    I have had Crime Stopper remote starters on several previous cars and they had 1000 range not 50 ft like the factory units.And last I checked they were less expensive then the factory units.