Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Remote start for diesels?

[JUrish]

I have been using audiovox (presitige) on ALL my vehicles forever. Install is a snap, and for the diesel application, you just use the crank delay feature. . When you activate the remote starter, it will power the ignition then wait X seconds before engaging the starter... Forget the light... It's not neccessary.

 

[Bernie]

just use the crank delay feature. .

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the grid heaters run for different time periods depending on the outside temperature. Just guessing at the time doesn't account for that.



It also puts a delay on starting that isn't neccesary when it is warm.

 

[JUrish]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the grid heaters run for different time periods depending on the outside temperature. Just guessing at the time doesn't account for that.



It also puts a delay on starting that isn't neccesary when it is warm.

So reprogram it in the summer... Big deal...

As far as the length of the delay, I have found 10 seconds to be adequite.

I have gotten in my 04' and did sveral zero delay starts at 20-30degrees F. There has never been a problem... Try that in a 6. 2/6. 5 or power joke!

 

[DLausche]

I have been using audiovox (presitige) on ALL my vehicles forever. Install is a snap, and for the diesel application, you just use the crank delay feature. . When you activate the remote starter, it will power the ignition then wait X seconds before engaging the starter... Forget the light... It's not neccessary.

Maybe in TX this works fine, but not where it gets cold and the heater grid needs to run longer. I'd rather hook up one extra wire than have to reprogram the timer each spring and fall.



Get one with the WTS input. It really works great. Only one extra wire to hook up. Another nice feature with the one I have is that it also hooks into the tach signal so it can tell if the engine is running or not. When it is really cold (like -20*), it will wait for the heater grid to turn off, fire the starter, and then if it does not start within 10 seconds (or so) of cranking, it will cycle ignition off and go through the heater grid & starter cycle again. It usually starts on the 2nd go around when it is really cold.



-Deon

 

[blacksheep4x4]

I have something better Blue Heat. It warms your engine without ever starting your engine. It cosists of a small diesel powered unit that heats and circulates your coolant through your cooling system. It only burns . 25 gal of fuel per hour. you can program it to fire up for lets say 15 mins every hour or so on. It will also heat the interior of your vehicle if you wish.

 

[JCyrbok]

Well my starter box does have a diesel "glow plug" input and even has a wire pre-attached to it, but that wire was just tucked up out of the way by the installer :--)



So now I am going to wire that wire so I get the WTS to set the delay. Would I just tap it into the WTS light wire in the back of the dash cluster (think it is a orange with black tracer on my truck) and I should be good to go? Seems way to easy Gotta be something more involved in this. It is kind of a pain in the rear to get to the wire I need for the light, but nothing

too hard not to try it. What gauge wire should I use for the wire from the WTS light and control box.



Thanks and let me know if this is all that needs to be done.



J-

 

[VIPERBLUELX]

Well yall had better luck than I did



I bought a Bulldog Security remote start kit, spend 2 hours wiring it and when you hit the start button it would engage the starter but the truck would not start. I then noticed that using the remote starter I never heard the lift pump prime like it does when you turn the key on.



So I call Bulldog and they say, "Oh that model doesn't have programming for a diesel truck". :-{}

 

[AndyMan]

ViberBlueLX.



Hmmmm... that's got me wondering. I've been looking hard at a Bulldog Deluxe 500. it's SUPPOSED to be diesel capable and their only model that works with a MANUAL transmission. Would this HAPPEN to be the model that you have?



Thanks,

Andy

 

[DLausche]

Well yall had better luck than I did



I bought a Bulldog Security remote start kit, spend 2 hours wiring it and when you hit the start button it would engage the starter but the truck would not start. I then noticed that using the remote starter I never heard the lift pump prime like it does when you turn the key on.



So I call Bulldog and they say, "Oh that model doesn't have programming for a diesel truck". :-{}

Sounds to me like it is applying power to the starter but not the correct ignition circuit. I would think this would be correctable. Double check that you have it applying 12v to the correct ignition circuit(s). What they probably mean by not having programming for a diesel is that it doesn't have the WTS input. It should work, but won't wait till the light goes out before cranking.



-Deon

 

[DonFitzwater]

Try an Ultrastart. I live in Alaska and have had several on different rigs, old and new, with great results. They run from 550. 00 installed to 1200. 00 depending on how much crap you want for options. They programmed in two high idle speeds and the key fob updates you as to your trucks condition as far as running or not and locked. It also has security features built in. Just thought I'd add my two cents. Also the wait to start is built in and it won't start until the heater grid complets it first cycle.

 

[VIPERBLUELX]

Sounds to me like it is applying power to the starter but not the correct ignition circuit. I would think this would be correctable. Double check that you have it applying 12v to the correct ignition circuit(s). What they probably mean by not having programming for a diesel is that it doesn't have the WTS input. It should work, but won't wait till the light goes out before cranking.



-Deon

I think you're right, I removed the whole Bulldog setup and replaced it with a diesel specific remote start and it does the exact same thing. :-{} I was still using the Dodge specific wiring diagram that was on Bulldogs site and I think they have one of the ignition wire colors wrong. Any idea where I could find out what the factory wire colors are for the ignition?

 

[JUrish]

I think you're right, I removed the whole Bulldog setup and replaced it with a diesel specific remote start and it does the exact same thing. :-{} I was still using the Dodge specific wiring diagram that was on Bulldogs site and I think they have one of the ignition wire colors wrong. Any idea where I could find out what the factory wire colors are for the ignition?

www.the12volt.com

 

[UP N MTNS]

I posted this for someone asking about the same thing awhile back,



I put in the Clifford Matrix RS 2. 1,I got it for $239. 00 from the local car audio shop.

I installed it myself and it was really easy,took my 2 hours start to finish. I did not hook up the siren or shock sensor as I dont need/want those features. . If you wanted to hook those up your talking another 10 minutes



It has the remote start with run times from 12-24-40 minutes. I have it set on 12 minutes.

Just push the button and she starts(after the light goes out)the truck stays locked till I pop the doors with the remote. Just put the key in and turn it,step on the brake and you are good to go... This system has the anti grind function so if you turn the key to far the starter will not engage. . Also if you press the brake before the key is inserted the truck shuts down.



It has the turbo timer with 1-3-5-9 minute runs times. I have it set on one minute cool down.

I just hit two buttons on the remote(with one finger) and it does it's thing. Once out of the truck I hit the lock button and its all secure.



It has a run while out of the truck function that will leave the truck running for 24-40 minutes. I have that set on 24 minutes.

Same drill just push two buttons and it will run for the pre-set times.



It also will start if the temp drops below your pre selected choice and run for a pre selected amount of time,or can be programmed to start every couple of hours and run for 12/30 minute's at a time

 

[Richterno1]

The compustar is a very nice setup, and I have been very pleased with it so far, I love the turbo timer and remote start functions.



"Or, I think the sensor on the parking brake is to ground. T off of that in to a switch to pin #22. Then you would have a high idle switch that is only effective when the parking brake is set (for safety). Just put the switch to high idle and put the parking brake on before you get out. Then, when you remote start it it will be at high idle. "



For the turbo timer to work the parking brake sensor has to be installed and the parking brake has to be set. The turbo timer shuts off the truck two minutes after the parking brake is set, if the key is in the off position, or you can shut it off remotely from the remote or while in the truck by tapping the brake. Another cool feature lets you put it in an extended idle mode where the truck will idle for 15 minutes with out the key, and you can turn it off remotely, great if you want to leave it running and armed while you go do something really quick.

Does this really work? i would love to have this option! now would it work like the cold idle and turn off as soon as the brake is applied? or is always on high idle when its turn on?

 

[Richterno1]

who makes the one with the most durable remote? i have a crimestopper and i keep brake the remotes.



thanks

 

[JCyrbok]

Rich, I have dropped and stepped on the remote for my Ultra Start on several occasions. I weight 220 and the remote still works. It is not a two way remote though, just a plain jane remote.



J-

 

[KKristiseter]

Bringing this up again! Anybody have any experience with this remote start kit?

DODGE RAM 2500 SECURITY ALARM REMOTE START SYSTEM KIT : eBay Motors (item 360218843401 end time Apr-16-10 18:42:45 PDT)

Cheap but is it any good?