Remote car starter $149.99 installed at fs

[tyweed220]

JUST HAD A REMOTE CAR STARTER INSTALLED AT FUTURE SHOP FOR $149.99 PLUS TAX=$175.13.IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT GETTING ONE INSTALLED CALL FIRST,SOME VEHICLES REQUIRE A MODULE THAT WILL COST MORE TO INSTALL.SOOO IT STARTS FROM $149.99.HERE IS THE REMOTE I HAD INSTALLED.IT ALSO COMES WITH 2 REMOTES.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10112319&catid=24633&logon=&langid=EN

[sassysue]

why all caps are u blind?

[Tijuana]

lol prob works at fs

[nitroblu]

@sassysue:
ahahah yea exactly, i've never understood ppl who felt the need to type all in caps

@Tijuana:
seriously eh? it's written like an advertisement ahahah

[b1unt3d]

installation quality is 10x more important than actual product in re: to remote car starters.

[scouzer]

how much extra for mtx transmission? anyone know?

[tropicana]

is it $150 for the starter AND installation, or for installation only?

[jp06]

is it $150 for the starter AND installation, or for installation only?

most likely it's just the installation considering it's Futureshop that we're talking about. Car starters are like $150 alone, and $149 + tax for install is a ripoff

[shadow_cruiser]

I was there today and the $149.99 price does include installation. This is confirmed at the Heartland Centre location in Mississauga.

Mind you, this is a pretty cheap starter. I wouldn't recommend it as its not 2-way.

[nite4evr]

$149.99 is cheap starter? It's expensive considering there's no alarm, there are much better brands out there with the same price.

[Justin]

$149.99 is cheap starter? It's expensive considering there's no alarm, there are much better brands out there with the same price.


Well, since $149.99 includes install, the starter is probably worth $50, if that.

[jed]

installation quality is 10x more important than actual product in re: To remote car starters.

+1000

[Khrak]

$149.99 is cheap starter? It's expensive considering there's no alarm, there are much better brands out there with the same price.

I think you misread the context of the word "cheap". I think the poster was implying low quality and/or features and/or etc, rather then inexpensive.

[marcopolo85]

2-way nordic remote starter for 229 installed in the flyer.

[shopper-X]

Best Buy has the same deal as I just booked a NuStart NUS1500F (not on NuStart website (www.nustart.ca))

$149 for basic one-way Remote Starter w/Installation included.

Extra's
- $50 for Manual Transmission (Clutch Bypass)
- $60 for Blade (CompuStar/iData) Immobilizer Bypass (no key required) (http://www.idatalink.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=5)
- $30 for Blade Bypass Installation
- $49 for Power Door Locks
- $39 for Trunk Lock
- $ 5 Shop Materials
- The install and extras are charged at a flat rate not per hour.
- For manual cars they will charge you $199 for the unit instead of $149 + $50.
- Everything else is added per line.

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[joongpark]

I just called and it does include BASIC installation with the price of $149.99.
However, I do not think many car makes and years will qualify for basic installation. I was told most of the newer cars will need bypass module and my 2007 Toyota Highlander will cost $200 extra.

It's cold for me...too bad.

[tim-bit]

So can someone enlighten me here... I'm looking at getting one installed for my '05 Mazda 3 w/ 5spd. So right there I know I'm looking at an extra 100$ probably.

I'm wondering what's the difference betwen the 1 and 2 way systems though? I was looking at this one (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10111184&catid=) from Future Shop actually, but I did a little research and it looks like the Nordic Start one on @ 229$ is the same model as sold by Auto Start, and my parents have had a few of those with good success. So I may splurge for that one too.

[b1unt3d]

So can someone enlighten me here... I'm looking at getting one installed for my '05 Mazda 3 w/ 5spd. So right there I know I'm looking at an extra 100$ probably.

I'm wondering what's the difference betwen the 1 and 2 way systems though? I was looking at this one (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10111184&catid=) from Future Shop actually, but I did a little research and it looks like the Nordic Start one on @ 229$ is the same model as sold by Auto Start, and my parents have had a few of those with good success. So I may splurge for that one too.


check out www.mazda3forums.com ... lots of info.

[tim-bit]

check out www.mazda3forums.com ... lots of info.

Heh. Already there, obviously ;)

And you already posted in a (unfortunate) thread I made: http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=73436.msg1307614#msg1307614 ;)

[shopper-X]

I just called and it does include BASIC installation with the price of $149.99.
However, I do not think many car makes and years will qualify for basic installation. I was told most of the newer cars will need bypass module and my 2007 Toyota Highlander will cost $200 extra.

It's cold for me...too bad.

Does the $200 include the door locks and trunk?
-$60 Bypass module
-$30 Module install
-$49 Door Locks
-$39 Trunk Release
Total above basic install = $178

You do NOT have to get the door locks and trunk release, but the Bypass is a most with all cars after 1998. Without Door Locks and Trunk it's only $90 above basic install.

Most people like the install of door locks and truck so they only have to carry one key fob instead of two.


So can someone enlighten me here... I'm looking at getting one installed for my '05 Mazda 3 w/ 5spd. So right there I know I'm looking at an extra 100$ probably.

I'm wondering what's the difference betwen the 1 and 2 way systems though? I was looking at this one (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10111184&catid=) from Future Shop actually, but I did a little research and it looks like the Nordic Start one on @ 229$ is the same model as sold by Auto Start, and my parents have had a few of those with good success. So I may splurge for that one too.

Manual is only $50 above basic install for the installation of the clutch bypass. Most units come with all the parts for Automatic and Manual install, some do not and could cost extra for parts.

The difference between 1-way and 2-way is that the 2-way notifies you when the car has started on the remote, either by a basic light or LCD screen.

I do not work for a BB or FS or any other company that sells Starters, it's just that I spent all of last week researching and shopping around for one.

[donaldtin]

I have the same one you listed installed in Lockdown Enterprise.. they are Toronto mazda 3 forum sponsor. I forgot how much was the installation.

1 way remote starter, you start, but there's no feedback loop of saying if the car has started or not.

2 way system, has a feedback loop on yoru remote indicating the car has started.

i had jeff at Lockdown to install the truck release as well.. so all those buttons on the remote are working.


if i believe compustar is a beter quality brand than other ones that FS is selling, and $169.99 installed seems really good price, but as other posted, it's more about uqality of the installation as well, took them about 2 hours to do as each door ahs to be wired for the locking to work.. and who knows how much "hidden fee" fs is charging.



So can someone enlighten me here... I'm looking at getting one installed for my '05 Mazda 3 w/ 5spd. So right there I know I'm looking at an extra 100$ probably.

I'm wondering what's the difference betwen the 1 and 2 way systems though? I was looking at this one (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10111184&catid=) from Future Shop actually, but I did a little research and it looks like the Nordic Start one on @ 229$ is the same model as sold by Auto Start, and my parents have had a few of those with good success. So I may splurge for that one too.

[drumboz79]

i wouldn't let BB or FS mess with my car installing it, have a PROFESSIONAL install it.
not worth them messing up something and voiding a warranty

[shopper-X]

I have the same one you listed installed in Lockdown Enterprise.. they are Toronto mazda 3 forum sponsor. I forgot how much was the installation.

1 way remote starter, you start, but there's no feedback loop of saying if the car has started or not.

2 way system, has a feedback loop on yoru remote indicating the car has started.

i had jeff at Lockdown to install the truck release as well.. so all those buttons on the remote are working.


if i believe compustar is a beter quality brand than other ones that FS is selling, and $169.99 installed seems really good price, but as other posted, it's more about uqality of the installation as well, took them about 2 hours to do as each door ahs to be wired for the locking to work.. and who knows how much "hidden fee" fs is charging.

I found that most the Starters are sold by one company called Directed Electronics Inc (DEI) (http://www.directed.com/). If you look under Products-->Security & Remote Starts you can see that they handle Clifford, Viper, AutoStart (CT rebrands as ProStart), Hornet, etc.

[tim-bit]

Thanks for the replies everyone.


I have the same one you listed installed in Lockdown Enterprise.. they are Toronto mazda 3 forum sponsor. I forgot how much was the installation.

1 way remote starter, you start, but there's no feedback loop of saying if the car has started or not.

2 way system, has a feedback loop on yoru remote indicating the car has started.

i had jeff at Lockdown to install the truck release as well.. so all those buttons on the remote are working.


if i believe compustar is a beter quality brand than other ones that FS is selling, and $169.99 installed seems really good price, but as other posted, it's more about uqality of the installation as well, took them about 2 hours to do as each door ahs to be wired for the locking to work.. and who knows how much "hidden fee" fs is charging.

Cool, thanks. Not too worried about the doors, as the 3 already has that funcitonality, but the trunk would be cool though, seriously one of the things that annoys me about the car.

[tigger03]

I think the prices on here are pretty decent: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653180

[Djayjay]

I went to get one of these installed on a 2001 cavalier about 6 years ago and the said it needed a module for like another 100 bucks, they guy told me most new cars need it to by pass the security features in new vehicles. My question is, if most new cars need to have this module you would think it would be included within the starter from the manufacturer? Thats like selling the unit without the key fabs. Anything to up the price when you go to get it installed I guess.

[Narci]

I went to get one of these installed on a 2001 cavalier about 6 years ago and the said it needed a module for like another 100 bucks, they guy told me most new cars need it to by pass the security features in new vehicles. My question is, if most new cars need to have this module you would think it would be included within the starter from the manufacturer? Thats like selling the unit without the key fabs. Anything to up the price when you go to get it installed I guess.

Umm..no because every car is different so there are a myriad of bypass modules. They sell a generic 'brain' unit and you have to add the correct module for it to work. It's like buying rims, why don;t you think you get tires thrown in whenever you buy rims if every car needs tires?

For one module, I use one from bypasskits..http://www.bypasskit.com/

Actually, for my TSX, i needed 2 modules.

BTW, when ti comes to alarms and starters, the install is more important then the hardware. I for 1 wouldn't trust FS to install anything.

[b1unt3d]

BTW, when ti comes to alarms and starters, the install is more important then the hardware. I for 1 wouldn't trust FS to install anything.

heh, I already said that :P

[desiraja]

Yeah the basic starter with installation is $149, for keyless entry and other features its about $49. Usually cars newer the 2000 need the modules, but just google search and check as you will be saving $100 bucks. I work at the Brampton location, and just by looking at the schedule your looking at a 2 week wait time for installation at that location.

[Djayjay]

So are they marking the modules up big time? Would it be better to buy one somewhere else and bring it with you for them to install?

[desiraja]

There priced the same as any other retailer.

[chris103610]

Question about if you have a manual TRANNY.

do you have to leave your car in Neutral with E-Brake up all the time? for the car starter to work?
i hate doing this. i always leave my car in gear?

[shopper-X]

Question about if you have a manual TRANNY.

do you have to leave your car in Neutral with E-Brake up all the time? for the car starter to work?
i hate doing this. i always leave my car in gear?

I was told to leave your car in Neutral with E-Brake up. When you remove the key the car stays running until you lock the doors to let you know you're setup for remote starting.

I hate not leaving it gear either, but I'll have to either deal with that or a -40 car in the prairies.

[desiraja]

Yeah you do have to, and it's a pain when you leave somethign in your car, you have to do the whole procedure again. lol

[funkylist]

I talked to a fs salesperson and he told me that once they hookup the remote starter, my factory remote will not open my power door locks. Therefore I would have to pay $50 more to wire up the remote start remote to open my doors. This seems kinda odd,can anyone confirm this?
My factory remote is integerate with the key, so i'm always bring both remotes anyways.

[chris103610]

Yeah you do have to, and it's a pain when you leave somethign in your car, you have to do the whole procedure again. lol

crap. that's what i figured... that really blows.

and what do you mean "you have to do the whole procedure again?"
why can't u just open your door?

[Tijuana]

For the last time, install at a professional car audio/alarm shop. They will do a much better job and your mind will be at ease. You want to possibly screw up your starter and other electrical stuff, go right ahead and get it installed by a bunch of by the book 16 year olds.

[ImprezaSTi]

For the last time, install at a professional car audio/alarm shop. They will do a much better job and your mind will be at ease. You want to possibly screw up your starter and other electrical stuff, go right ahead and get it installed by a bunch of by the book 16 year olds.

Just got mine installed today, everything went well. When I asked the guy how long I have to wait, he replied, "3 hours, if nothing goes wrong". He made it sound like they mess up every second car they service. Definitely bring it to a professional place if you can, especially if your car is nice or new.

[mwong168]

I talked to a fs salesperson and he told me that once they hookup the remote starter, my factory remote will not open my power door locks. Therefore I would have to pay $50 more to wire up the remote start remote to open my doors. This seems kinda odd,can anyone confirm this?
My factory remote is integerate with the key, so i'm always bring both remotes anyways.


I think the fs salesperson is just trying to rip you off just like when they charge people $100 to help setup a brand new laptop when all they are really doing is just following the instruction in the screen.

I have a Compustar remote starter on my 2000 Passat and I can open my locks from either the factory key FOB or the Compustar remote. However, if I start my car via remote I can only unlock the car using the Compustar remote only. I can unlock manually if I turn the key but I think it's just a safety issue with the factory keyless entry because if I start my car with the key and try to unlock using the key FOB it won't unlock either. I have a contact if anyone is interested in having a remote starter installed. PM me if you want his contact info.

[Cheap-ass123]

asked about it at bestbuy the other day:

Car: 2003 Mazda Protege 5 Automatic.

*If your car is newer, you're likey to pay $100 more. For example, he showed me for an 06 honda civic, it would cost $350. (I dunno why tho, maybe he's just trying to make me think Im getting a deal?)

$149 - the nu-start 3000 ft remote starter itself + basic install
$30 - factory disarm/arm wiring
$50 - wire up lock/unlock door ON the nu-start remote
$5 - material fees

all that + taxes

Total is around $250 cdn.

I guess I'll pass, I just don't like the whole 1-way system
I press the button, I will have no idea if my car actually started or not.

I would rather save up and get a 2-way system with alarm. which will probably cost me about $600 tho.

[auto-links]

Hi,

I manage a shop I hope I can help you guys clear up some of the questions you are all having,

-The nustart they sell at the future shop is actually a pretty good unit, it is made by Compustar we sell the same model (but by Compustar). It is a very reliable 1way unit. Much better than the prostart that canadian tire sells.

- Most (private) shops don't charge extra for manual transmission. It is only 2 extra connections, you shouldn't be paying 50$ for 5 minutes extra time. Manual cars require a safety sequence to be followed every time you want to remote start. After driving, you leave the gear in neutral, pull up the hand brake, then when you remove your keys the engine will remain running until you get out and close the doors. It will then shut down the engine and lock the doors. This is the only way the remote starter knows if your car is in neutral or not. It is NOT foolproof, most cars do not have a neutral position switch that some people think there is. After the safety sequence is set, if someone is sitting inside the car and they do push the car into gear, if you try to remote start it will still try to start (not a good idea).

- The power lock connection is also included in most private shops installed price (well at least any of the top shops, audio heaven, lockdown, selective, and us of course!!!) In our installed price, we include the power locks, and the power trunk release if the vehicle already has it. Some vehicles the factory remote will work when you remote start, and some vehicles not. It should be connected anyways so you don't have to carry 2 remotes around.

- Almost all cars, above 2000 have factory immobilizers. Most vehicles do not require that you have to give up a key to leave inside the car, bypass modules are made for 80% of the cars that are "learning" copy the transponder code. Most modules are 40-80$ depending on the vehicle, plus additional labour. Most cars we charge a flat rate of 80$ regardless of the vehicle. Ensure the shop you choose uses a GOOD bypass module. Idatalink is what we use, they make the best modules right now. BMW, mercedes, volvo, audi, subaru, VW no bypasses are available. If you want to remote start one of those you have to leave a key which is hidden inside the vehicle. Most shops charge extra for anything european, some shops won't even do them! We do all european and high end cars.

- 150 is installed price, but only BASIC installation. Keep in mind everything is extra! I highly recommend going to a private shop to get your electronics installed. Like it has been mentioned, install quality and workmanship will gaurantee flawless operation.

Hope that helps!!!!!

[Ukrainianoiler]

Hi,

I manage a shop I hope I can help you guys clear up some of the questions you are all having,

-The nustart they sell at the future shop is actually a pretty good unit, it is made by Compustar we sell the same model (but by Compustar). It is a very reliable 1way unit. Much better than the prostart that canadian tire sells.

- Most (private) shops don't charge extra for manual transmission. It is only 2 extra connections, you shouldn't be paying 50$ for 5 minutes extra time. Manual cars require a safety sequence to be followed every time you want to remote start. After driving, you leave the gear in neutral, pull up the hand brake, then when you remove your keys the engine will remain running until you get out and close the doors. It will then shut down the engine and lock the doors. This is the only way the remote starter knows if your car is in neutral or not. It is NOT foolproof, most cars do not have a neutral position switch that some people think there is. After the safety sequence is set, if someone is sitting inside the car and they do push the car into gear, if you try to remote start it will still try to start (not a good idea).

- The power lock connection is also included in most private shops installed price (well at least any of the top shops, audio heaven, lockdown, selective, and us of course!!!) In our installed price, we include the power locks, and the power trunk release if the vehicle already has it. Some vehicles the factory remote will work when you remote start, and some vehicles not. It should be connected anyways so you don't have to carry 2 remotes around.

- Almost all cars, above 2000 have factory immobilizers. Most vehicles do not require that you have to give up a key to leave inside the car, bypass modules are made for 80% of the cars that are "learning" copy the transponder code. Most modules are 40-80$ depending on the vehicle, plus additional labour. Most cars we charge a flat rate of 80$ regardless of the vehicle. Ensure the shop you choose uses a GOOD bypass module. Idatalink is what we use, they make the best modules right now. BMW, mercedes, volvo, audi, subaru, VW no bypasses are available. If you want to remote start one of those you have to leave a key which is hidden inside the vehicle. Most shops charge extra for anything european, some shops won't even do them! We do all european and high end cars.

- 150 is installed price, but only BASIC installation. Keep in mind everything is extra! I highly recommend going to a private shop to get your electronics installed. Like it has been mentioned, install quality and workmanship will gaurantee flawless operation.

Hope that helps!!!!!

Does anyone know if the bypass module for the car starter is also the part I'd need for when I get a factory stereo replaced? I'm getting a stereo installed and have a Scotche (sp?) wiring bypass for it (FS and Visions have the GMCO for $150). Walmart had the Scotche harness for $39.99... I took it to FS and they said it was probably a knockoff and that it was likely crap (i didn't have it with me at the time so i didn't know the brand name off hand...not to mention the FS salesmen smelled like he'd been on a 4 day bender and like he'd be covered in urine....)... anyways, i checked with the company and it is their product....and FS sells other items of that product so I don't trust them at all...

Anyways is this harness going to be the same thing if i get a car starter or will I have to shell out a little more again for that? I wasn't going to get one until this little stretch of -45 with the windchill...JEEZ

[auto-links]

The bypass has nothing to do with the radio.
That is something completely different your talking about. The part you are talking about is to interface a aftermarket deck with a GM vehicle .

[shopper-X]

Best Buy has the same deal as I just booked a NuStart NUS1500F (not on NuStart website (www.nustart.ca))

$149 for basic one-way Remote Starter w/Installation included.

Extra's
- $50 for Manual Transmission (Clutch Bypass)
- $60 for Blade (CompuStar/iData) Immobilizer Bypass (no key required) (http://www.idatalink.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=5)
- $30 for Blade Bypass Installation
- $49 for Power Door Locks
- $39 for Trunk Lock
- $ 5 Shop Materials
- The install and extras are charged at a flat rate not per hour.
- For manual cars they will charge you $199 for the unit instead of $149 + $50.
- Everything else is added per line.

http://i37.tinypic.com/2vi1rog.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/30bh401.jpg

Update:
Got mine installed at Best Buy and everything went smoothly w/no extra fee's.

They did have a problem and called me right away to warn me that it might be the next day before I get it back as there support was closed. They however fixed the problem and got it back the same day.

I talked with the installer again since as I want to adjust the idle time and he said no problem just bring it in anytime and give them 30 minutes, no appointment needed.

So far I'm happy with the remote start in the -40+ wind chill weather we have right now.

[kidgoku]

I dunno, My Mom was at FS 2 weeks ago, They wanted $460 Installed.

150+$360 to install

[iEye]

I would not trust any of those clowns at FS to install an air freshener in my car much less let them under my hood.

[shopper-X]

I would not trust any of those clowns at FS to install an air freshener in my car much less let them under my hood.

In the west the demand for remote starters is very high and these installers are very well trained. Companies like Canadian Tire have only one trained person for remote starters for all 3 Regina locations. They will not jeopardize their remote starter installation business by using an oil change monkey to do these types of installs.

[b1unt3d]

In the west the demand for remote starters is very high and these installers are very well trained. Companies like Canadian Tire have only one trained person for remote starters for all 3 Regina locations. They will not jeopardize their remote starter installation business by using an oil change monkey to do these types of installs.

riiight