Viper is the one alarm and remote start brand we install. The big choice is how the remote talks to your car. And before we quote remote start, we need to know about your key.
A 1-way remote sends commands to the car, but the car does not answer back. You press lock, and you trust it locked. Range on a 1-way remote like the one with the Viper 3108V is up to about a quarter mile, depending on conditions.
1-way is great when you can see or hear the car when you press the button, like in your driveway. The 3108V adds a siren, impact sensor and starter interrupt, so a thief cannot just start the car. If you only need remote locks for an older car, the Viper 2103V keyless entry covers that.
A 2-way remote gets a message back from the car. The screen or LEDs confirm the doors locked, the engine started, or the alarm went off. You know without walking outside.
The Viper 5908V pairs a 2-way color LCD remote with remote start and security, with range up to about a mile. That is the one people pick when they park on the street or in a big lot at work and want to start the car to cool it down before they walk out.
The Viper VSM550 SmartStart Pro module adds control from your phone over the cell network. You can start, lock, unlock and see your car's location on a map from anywhere with service. It works with a compatible Viper system, so it is an add-on, not a standalone.
Smartphone control through Viper SmartStart may need a service plan for the cellular features. We will go over what is included when you come in.
Most cars from the late 90s on have a chip in the key, called an immobilizer. The car will not start unless it sees that chip. Remote start needs a bypass module to handle that safely.
Push-to-start cars, turn-key cars and cars with a factory remote all use different modules and wiring. Some newer cars need a key programmed to the module. Bring all your keys when you come in, and tell us the year, make and model, and whether you push a button or turn a key to start. Manual transmission cars need special handling, so let us know up front.
Remote start and alarms touch your ignition, locks and computer network. A clean install matters.Call us or text us to set it up.
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For an alarm, Viper is the brand we install: the 3108V and 3308V add an impact sensor, six-tone siren and starter interrupt, and the 5308V and 5908V add remote start. To know where the car is, the Viper VSM550 SmartStart Pro adds GPS location on demand, SmartFence, speed and tow alerts and alarm notifications on your phone, with a service plan. To have video of what happens while you are away, pick a dash cam with parking mode, like the Thinkware U1000 or Q1000, hard-wired by the shop.
Read itFor remote locks only, the Viper 2103V adds keyless entry with an impact sensor. For theft protection, the 3108V is a 1-way security system and the 3308V adds a 2-way LCD remote that confirms commands. For remote start plus security, pick the 5308V with a 2-way LCD remote and about a quarter mile of range, or the 5908V with a 2-way color LCD remote and up to a mile. To start and track the car from your phone, add the VSM550 SmartStart Pro module, which needs a service plan.
Read itPick the radio around your car and how you use your phone, not around the biggest screen on the wall. Decide wired or wireless, figure out what shape your dash allows, and plan to keep your steering wheel buttons and factory features. Then we confirm the exact parts for your vehicle before anything comes apart.
Read itIn many cases, yes, with the right bypass module. Tell us the year, make and model and we will confirm what your car needs.
Many setups allow lock, unlock and even remote start from the factory fob. It depends on the car and the module, so we check before we quote.
If you cannot see your car when you press the button, yes. The confirmation tells you it actually started or locked.
