Crimestopper RS4-G5 Remote Start System with 1-Way Remote Control

Eric: I installed this in my 2000 Subaru Impreza which I bought as a commuter/snowboard trip car. I've installed similar remote systems on my vehicles in the past and this one is no different in terms of the install(1 star rating for install because you should NOT try this unless you know what you are doing). I did run into an issue, the wire that connects the antenna to the brain was messed up. I sent an email to the seller and they remedied the problem fairly quickly.
The Good - This starter has decent range, the remotes are a nice size and easy to operate, install was on par with other remote starters, you are able to wire in a starter anti-grind relay, and I was able to program a remote I already had from another starter to work with this alarm as well.
The Bad - No alarm functionality!!! this starter/keyless taps into the horn and the domelight of the vehicle why not have a channel to monitor the dome light for intrusion??? I know it doesn't say this is an alarm but come on, one small addition and this would be a home run.

United States on Nov 15, 2019

Richard & Michelle: This Crimestopper RS7-G5 was a great addition to my 2002 F250 Superduty Powerstroke. My main reason for installing this was to let my truck warm up even on not-so-cold days. The transmission just runs better when the old gal has a minute or two to get her feet under her before I hit the throttle on the diesel engine. The diesel start delay option is built in and easy to set. I've been using it for about a week now and have been very pleased with it's operation. INSTALLATION: I read everything I could find about it before purchasing and there were no surprises for me during the installation. Even though it's a relatively straight forward installation I have to agree with other reviewers in that you shouldn't try to self-install this (or any) system without at least some 12VDC auto experience. Every car has its own nuances so research, research, research and get a good wiring diagram for your vehicle. Don't be surpised if you need an additional module or something to make everything work correctly. You can G**gle enough to figure things out for your specific vehicle but you'll need to appreciate a challenge or two here and there such as locating wires in...

United States on Mar 23, 2019

Jack: So far this is an awesome product for the low price! It is definitely not a simple install. If you don't have auto wiring experience and more than general auto lingo, don't even try. I read over the install instructions several times, which are confusing, vague, and out of order. It is an all day project for sure. One major benefit to this unit is it doesn't require all of the relays and resistors that some of the other brands require. I did have to set up a reverse polarity relay for my door locks, and I did do it wrong the first time burning out the actuator on the drivers door. The remote start is such a nice feature to have. I had my son take the Jeep for a ride around the block to test the range of the remote. I'm very impressed with the range! Now that I have installed it once, I think I can do it again in half a day. I will be buying another one of these for my other vehicles for sure. It didn't take much to convince both of my son's they need this too. The remotes are very solid and look like they will last a long time. The immobilizer is required however I cheated my way around that by permanently attaching the head of the only chipped key I have inside...

United States on Aug 22, 2016