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nrgetic99 · 12-13-2005, 05:28 AM

That was fun.

I have now installed this on my 1993 SR5 5 speed 4runner.

I have had a lot of experience with the Viper (DEI) remote starts but this is the first REMOTE START alarm I have done on a 5 speed and the price was right.

Tapping into the big wires (+12v, ignition 12V, Ignition 2 12v and starter) at the ignition switch takes some guts. Overall, it is a straight forward but long winded install.

I mounted the main unit down behind the radio with double sided foam tape and mounted the antenna for the remote on the windshield behind the mirror which required chasing a wire up the A pillar and under the headliner.

The only real challenges were tapping into the park brake switch (its way up by the firewall) and installing a relay to simulate the clutch start switch. I ran the wires to the siren, hood switch and tachometer connection (at diagnostic port on fuse box) through an existing grommet high on the PS firewall.

All works well and is neatly installed out of harms way. Install took about 2 hrs of prep Sunday and then about 4hrs last night as I removed pretty much the entire dash (DS, PS lower panels, glove box, radio, center console etc).
I am also a neat freak so about an hour at the end of the install was tidying up wires, adding split loom protector and making it look as factory as possible.

I now have remote locking which is nice (first DD vehicle I have owned since 1993 that did not have it) and the remote start is really nice for defrosting my truck after it sits all weekend at the ski resort. So far so good after a little hiccup...it needs to learn from the tach input what rpm idle is so after I had done that, she starts first time :

As it is a manual and to prevent accidental starts and potential runaways, you have to set the system each time you leave it if you want to remote start. It simple enough. Park, put it in neutral, set park brake and remove key. Engine will run until you open door, get out and then close the door.
System now set. This ensures vehicle in neutral, park brake on etc before you remote start.

So, on the project scale : (out of 5)

Cost : $
Quality of product : $$$
Ease of install : $$$$ ($ easy, $$$$$ hard)
Ease of use : $$$

David

12-13-2005, 05:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
nrgetic99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,041	Remote start alarm installed on my 2nd gen 5speed ! That was fun. I have now installed this on my 1993 SR5 5 speed 4runner. I have had a lot of experience with the Viper (DEI) remote starts but this is the first REMOTE START alarm I have done on a 5 speed and the price was right. Tapping into the big wires (+12v, ignition 12V, Ignition 2 12v and starter) at the ignition switch takes some guts. Overall, it is a straight forward but long winded install. I mounted the main unit down behind the radio with double sided foam tape and mounted the antenna for the remote on the windshield behind the mirror which required chasing a wire up the A pillar and under the headliner. The only real challenges were tapping into the park brake switch (its way up by the firewall) and installing a relay to simulate the clutch start switch. I ran the wires to the siren, hood switch and tachometer connection (at diagnostic port on fuse box) through an existing grommet high on the PS firewall. All works well and is neatly installed out of harms way. Install took about 2 hrs of prep Sunday and then about 4hrs last night as I removed pretty much the entire dash (DS, PS lower panels, glove box, radio, center console etc). I am also a neat freak so about an hour at the end of the install was tidying up wires, adding split loom protector and making it look as factory as possible. I now have remote locking which is nice (first DD vehicle I have owned since 1993 that did not have it) and the remote start is really nice for defrosting my truck after it sits all weekend at the ski resort. So far so good after a little hiccup...it needs to learn from the tach input what rpm idle is so after I had done that, she starts first time : As it is a manual and to prevent accidental starts and potential runaways, you have to set the system each time you leave it if you want to remote start. It simple enough. Park, put it in neutral, set park brake and remove key. Engine will run until you open door, get out and then close the door. System now set. This ensures vehicle in neutral, park brake on etc before you remote start. So, on the project scale : (out of 5) Cost : $ Quality of product : $$$ Ease of install : $$$$ ($ easy, $$$$$ hard) Ease of use : $$$ David __________________ 98 Limited: Taco/Tundra TRD/OME lift, diff drop, LC rims, 32" REVOS, TJM T-17, Magnaflow 93 SR5 V6 4WD * TOTALLED OME lift, Aisin hubs, 31x10.5 Dueller ATon 15x8 AR23's, clears, Silverstars, K&N, Dynomax, Yakima ... 03 V8 Sport. Jaos Center Protector, Landmaster Dual beams, Silverstars, RD leather interior , TRD rims/X-Terrains - gone :-( 99 SR5 "Highlander", SC'd, SAW/Downey,32's,Addco,deck plate, TRD cat back, 1.5Kw stereo ...gone , not forgotten 96 SR5 Dune... 1.5kw stereo Last edited by nrgetic99; 12-13-2005 at 07:08 AM.