Compustar CS4900-S Remote Start System - 2-Way Remote with Up to 1 Mile Range

Maksym: Works great , no any problems after 5 month

Canada on Nov 25, 2023

Kevin Ryland: I stand by the compustar products. This model in particular works flawlessly in my International Durastar. It connects well with the drone, and any other compustar/idatalink system you want to throw in there. As a bonus, these units are compatible with all the IDataLink T-harnesses. So connecting to your vehicle can be an absolute breeze with the appropriate parts.

****BEFOR YOU BUY THIS****
Make sure you do some digging, check, double check, and triple check that it will work for your make and model. They have ALOT of different versions, and some are not compatible. The Compustar website will help you find a system formyour vehicle.

The instructions however can be VEEEEERRRRRYYYYY confusing to folks. I'm an experienced HD field mechanic in Canada, and it was a pain to try and figure out how to rig this up with my unit.

But once I got past that hurdle everything went smoothly. The recieved cable is perfectly long enough, the wires were too long for my application, but they may work perfectly for yours.

I don't think you can go wrong with compustar.

Canada on Nov 23, 2023

Tejwant Singh: It’s not plug and play product . If you buy and you need to fix more money. And my experience was very bad because i buy this item $243 +$22 custom . But I received refund only 194$ please don’t buy this item thank you so much

Canada on Nov 16, 2023

Debby: Starter works great...but was just looking for a remote starter. Fob makes WAY more announcement beeps than I need.

United States on Nov 12, 2022

Renzelli: I put this system in myself two years ago. I am an engineering student and know a decent amount about electronics so this was pretty easy for me to install. Bought a BLADE AL and programming cable too which makes the install a breeze. Having the cable is a must as you need to program the system for your car. It's very straightforward in my opinion and is very customizable. I have my system set to run for 15 min on remote start and my trunk button actually lays on my horn to help me find my truck (I don't have a pop-trunk). There's plenty of other options too. For the money, it's a high quality kit with the software to back it too. The software may be ancient but gets the job done. There's plenty of documentation out there for various types of vehicles too. Took me maybe half an hour to get all the diagrams I needed to install. Always double check with a DMM when you can.

United States on Apr 06, 2022

Kevin Jordan: This remote start dose everything as stated. Awesome range with the two way remote. I have started my truck from 3 blocks away.
I receive ALOT of questions (will this work with...) the quick answer is this is a universal remote starter, it will work with virtually any vehicle. It has more programable outputs than you could possibly need. (Standard, Diesel wait to start etc...) However dose require some knowledge/skill to install as you are tying into the factory wiring harness. Also most every vehicle requires an additional module/ key transponder wired in to bypass the factory security system.
Over all very happy with the purchase and would buy it again.

Canada on Feb 08, 2021

AEns: If you know how to use a multimeter, Google and have basic electrical tools then you can install it yourself. I searched and found all the correct information for my vehicle on wire color codes and locations.

The furtherst I've started the car from was maybe 300 meters, plus I was inside Walmart so lots in the way of the signal. It started but the 2 way function didn't make it back to me to notify it had started.

Overall I'm quite happy with this remote starter. I've never had one before so there's nothing else to compare to.

Canada on Jan 01, 2021

FluorescentPinkMango: TLDR? Don't get a Compustar. Get a Crimestopper. Even better, get the system from MyPushCart. They provide 100000% better customer service, and their smart phone module subscription is far less expensive, and with smart phone control, who cares about the fancy features Compustar offers?

The install was easy. However, their customer service is terrible, and that's what the rating is for. I wanted to change the remote start runtime but the procedure in the manual doesn't work, so I emailed Compustar. They replied that the options cannot be changed via the remote. I let them know there is a table in the manual telling you how to do it, and then they said that's for the installer and they don't want end-users to change the options because it could blow a fuse. Seriously? In the end, I figured it out after Googling. You have to follow the instructions for the 1-way remote, and you have to do it while the key is out (ignition/accessories off).

Also, the subscription fee for the Omega mycar smart phone module that mypushcart sells is significantly less expensive than compustar's drone. In fact, I'm about to tear out this system from my car to install a Crimestopper unit...

United States on Dec 14, 2020

Amazon Customer: I installed this myself. (If you are not comfortable with electronics and taking your time installing, get a professional to install this).

Installation was average, lots of wires to find, check voltages, route, solder, etc. It took me about 5 hours or so taking my time and double checking my work. It was well worth the time!. I also highly recommend you connect the tach lead, and calibrate it (this will allow the system to know when your car is started by the engine revs, so it will start perfectly in all conditions). Now I have a warm car on cold mornings. or I can leave the car running, get out and lock the doors if I need to run in someplace quickly.

This is my first 2 way remote, and it's a game changer. no more guessing if it actually received your remotes command. The remote itself beeps at you to let you know it did.
Speaking of remotes, the range is amazing, I keep testing it thinking "no way it's going to work from here" and sure enough, it does!

United States on Nov 24, 2020

Kormath: I'm not a mechanic but I know my way around my vehicle to fix most things. If your vehicle has never had a remote start you'll need a pro to install this. There are no instructions on the box when I received it. I had looked up this start kit on compustar website and for my vehicle it said all I needed was I wiring harness to install. I took it to a local mechanic who's certified in my vehicle, and they couldn't install it. I needed more parts. So I took it to a pro installer and had to get what they called a blade for this to be installed. After spending another Benjamin on that and almost 250 in labor I have my remote start installed.

Using it is simple, press the button to lock or unlock, press and hold to start the engine. It has a 15 minute timer to shut off the engine. Not sure if that can be reduced or extended, the timer was the same in my previous vehicle so that works for me. It also locks the doors when it starts the engine which is a bonus my previous vehicle didn't have. And it has the safety feature to kill the engine if the brake is pressed before the key is turned to the on position.

Very happy with this purchase. The 2 way remote beeps at you when...

United States on Feb 23, 2019