[wraith13]

Has anyone heard officially if there will be a new fix or replacement for the mopar remote starter that is dealer installed? I'm on my fourth attempt...they tell me they started from scratch with another complete install and still cannot get it to work. If not is there an aftermarket remote start system that anyone can recommend. If the dealer keeps messing with my wiring I'm afraid that it could lead to being stranded on the highway in the middle of winter waiting for road side assistance......


cheers,

John

 

[Waldorf]

Has anyone heard officially if there will be a new fix or replacement for the mopar remote starter that is dealer installed? I'm on my fourth attempt...they tell me they started from scratch with another complete install and still cannot get it to work. If not is there an aftermarket remote start system that anyone can recommend. If the dealer keeps messing with my wiring I'm afraid that it could lead to being stranded on the highway in the middle of winter waiting for road side assistance......


cheers,

John

hey fellow blueboy!

where in Canada are you located? Maybe you could update your profile to be a little more specific? I went with an after-market installed alarm system with the option for a remote start using the same remote. I haven't added the remote start yet, as my installer had difficulties too, but that's because the Nitro is new and he has to find the correct module to talk Nitroese for the door lock/unlock and door open/close signals.

I live in Hamilton, and I recommend East Hamilton Radio. They had trouble, yes, but they kept at it until they got it all working to my satisfaction.

 

[NitroTech]

What year is your Nitro, 07 or 08?

 

[wraith13]

Nitro's a 07.....

John

 

[ponchonutty]

Not sure what the big deal is here. I mean the MOPAR unit is just that CrimeStopper unit with the tiny one button remote right??? So they are not doing keyless entry or anything else? I still don't see the issue they should be having. If it's interfacing either for the SKIM key or if they are also doing keyless entry I use these things from Fortin in my shop http://bypasskits.fortinautoradio.com/vehicles/2007/dodge/nitro/

There are other products on the market they could use as well too. You could go to www.compustar.com and look up for dealers in your area. They seem to have one of the best remote start systems on the market right now.

 

[Bubba]

Sorry to hear about your luck. I had a Mopar remote installed at the dealer I bought my Nitro from and have had no problems with it. I hate to say it but maybe there is an issue with the installing procedure.

 

[NitroTech]

Has anyone heard officially if there will be a new fix or replacement for the mopar remote starter that is dealer installed? I'm on my fourth attempt...they tell me they started from scratch with another complete install and still cannot get it to work. If not is there an aftermarket remote start system that anyone can recommend. If the dealer keeps messing with my wiring I'm afraid that it could lead to being stranded on the highway in the middle of winter waiting for road side assistance......


cheers,

John

So John...

I'm wondering if your dealer is aware of the TechTip I posted where a jumper harness needs to be used with the Remote starts in the 2007 Nitro's? Here's the link to the TechTip I'm referring to: http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=3569

Also there have been some serious issues with what called the DNA module. In conversation with Mopar Technical Assistance we were told that there are some DNA modules no correctly programmed. This usually causes a problem where the installer cannot program the remote start. The unit will not enter programming mode. The problem is, the number of modules and where they were distributed is supposedly unknown. I had a Caravan I installed a remote start into not long ago, and I went through 4 or 5 DNA modules until I got one that worked!!! I hope this helps.

 

[Waldorf]

So John...

I'm wondering if your dealer is aware of the TechTip I posted where a jumper harness needs to be used with the Remote starts in the 2007 Nitro's? Here's the link to the TechTip I'm referring to: http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=3569

Also there have been some serious issues with what called the DNA module. In conversation with Mopar Technical Assistance we were told that there are some DNA modules no correctly programmed. This usually causes a problem where the installer cannot program the remote start. The unit will not enter programming mode. The problem is, the number of modules and where they were distributed is supposedly unknown. I had a Caravan I installed a remote start into not long ago, and I went through 4 or 5 DNA modules until I got one that worked!!! I hope this helps.

well, I don't really know what he knows as he hasn't done this install for me yet. I put it off when he was having such trouble getting the alarm system to work correctly. He hadn't worked on a Nitro before but to his credit, he spent a bunch of time and went to the expense to get the programming module needed for the alarm system. He bought a few extra modules because he expects to see more Nitros and wanted to be ready next time.

I had their top installer and he was embarrassed that I had to bring my Nitro back 3 times before he could get it all working right. He installed quick disconnect wiring for me for my backup light in the hitch reciever for free!

If I decide to proceed with the remote start, I will print off the information, thanks Larry, you are awesome! :smileup:

 

[ponchonutty]

Yeah it makes sense that there are issues with the product they are using. It's made by Crimestopper and they are not known for good products. Ford still uses them but GM dropped them because of too many issues and dealers stopped wanting to sell them and rather outsource to someone like me. The ones for DCX are specific for their vehicles though with special t-harnesses that you just plug in and such. I've done a few of them and they were fairly easy.

www.crimestopper.com

 

[wraith13]

Yea, I passed on all the info from the tech tip 10 days ago....that's when I requested a complete ne install...now did they really do it....who knows....fun thing was that the service manager seem a little miffed that I as a customer could make such recommendation and have printed info with part numbers. Now I know why my wife do not like taking any of our vehicles to dealers...sometimes that try to make you feel they are the all knowing. I was a member of a ford ranger forum when I had my ranger and it helped me out quite a bit. Now this forum has already helped twice. First time I got the nitro back, the auto up pw would not work....the tip on this forum saved me yet another trip to the dealer. many thanks to all...cheers,

John

 

[RicKaysen]

Remote Question

I'm considering having the remote start installed at a local dealership. I've seen what appears to be two versions of the remote unit. One is an extra fob with a button and the other has the start button on the key in addition to the lock buttons there now. I'm hoping for the latter. What does the dealer installation give me?

 

[barnjeff]

I'm considering having the remote start installed at a local dealership. I've seen what appears to be two versions of the remote unit. One is an extra fob with a button and the other has the start button on the key in addition to the lock buttons there now. I'm hoping for the latter. What does the dealer installation give me?

I would like to know the same maybe some part numbers:smileup: i would also like it as one fob. Also has anyone ever tackled installing one themselves? Pretty mechanically savvy but was wondering the difficulty?

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[ponchonutty]

The Mopar unit is cake to install. For the most part it's just plug and play. The downside is that for the money, you can get a Compustar unit that'll do at least 3000' versus 800'.

 

[NitroTech]

The Mopar unit is cake to install. For the most part it's just plug and play. The downside is that for the money, you can get a Compustar unit that'll do at least 3000' versus 800'.

Yea, maybe a cake to install but the problems are endless. Installed 2 today, both didn't work properly, and one completely screwed up the SKREEM interface and locked me out. :smiledown:

 

[dk1677]

I had a question about the remote start ( we may have hit on this before but I am old and forget) In the old days it was not recommended to let vehicles idle for long periods ( I know Police do it ) the high vacuum would let more blow by and contaminate the oil quicker not to mention burning gas and wear and tear I imaging most don't idle too long but Some would in winter I had always read to start it and give it a few mins to get oil pressure up and drive ,that was best for the engine , Is as true today?

 

[NitroTech]

Well I guess there are a few schools of thought on idling a vehicle. Yes on a very cold engine I've seen it take nearly a minute for oil to get to the top. Also when the engine is warm engine oil pressure does drop pretty low. You're right about the high vacuum at idle, but I wouldn't call it blow-by. The PCV is regulating the oil vapors coming into the intake. If you're not living in a cold climate then I have no clue why anyone would need to warm up their vehicle, and if its boiling hot and you need to cool it down, well let it idle, I guess.

Anyways, what I'm saying is in colder climates 5-10 minutes of idle time doesn't hurt, but gas isn't cheap these days either. But a 30 min warm up time is ridiculous.

 

[Bubba]

I'm considering having the remote start installed at a local dealership. I've seen what appears to be two versions of the remote unit. One is an extra fob with a button and the other has the start button on the key in addition to the lock buttons there now. I'm hoping for the latter. What does the dealer installation give me?

I had a Mopar remote starter installed by my dealer after I purchased my Nitro. It has the separate fob. I believe the start button on the key with lock buttons is the factory installed unit. So the only way to get that one is to have it ordered with a Nitro or as an option already on a Nitro when purchased. If anyone else knows different please lets us all know.

 

[ponchonutty]

I had a Mopar remote starter installed by my dealer after I purchased my Nitro. It has the separate fob. I believe the start button on the key with lock buttons is the factory installed unit. So the only way to get that one is to have it ordered with a Nitro or as an option already on a Nitro when purchased. If anyone else knows different please lets us all know.

Yes there are the keyless add on as well but is nothing like the one you'd get if it came that way from when it was manufactured. The keyless and the one button system are both made by Crimestopper. The one from the factory is part of the BCM.

NitroTech, my guess it has to be bad products then because I've never had that kind of trouble with my units.:shakehead: