Who makes the best remote start for our diesels. I would like one that also gave me a cool down timer. Any suggestions? Thx

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2006 Jeep Liberty Limited CRD - DRL's activated, Moab wheels and 215/85/16 Goodyear Duratracs, Frankenlifted, Cummins Lift pump, Magnaflow 2.5" all the way back, no cat , suncoast, Viper command start, Valentine One.
1967 Jeep M725 - a real cream puff

I've seen the Astrostarts in person and i gotta say they are really cool. It has a little lcd display on the key fob that tells you if your lights are on and if the engine is running, etc. You might start there.

Pretty much all the remote starters i've seen have a delay timer for glowplug warmup. What you might want to look for is a turbo cooldown timer.

I used to own a company selling and installing remote starts and keyless entry.
Let me know if you need help, as I can provide you the wire info for hookups.
I have a Trilogix Datastart in mine, but there are several good brands.

Also, be aware that the remote start does need to bypass the sentry key.
The door locks use a single wire with resistance - or you can interface with the databus.
Interfacing with the databus gives you the opportunity to control almost every function in the Jeep, from locking the doors to detecting door/hatch openings to rolling the windows up and down. This option can make your install much less painless.

factory option might be nice.

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NOOOOO! If you want a no frills remote start, its fine. But it has zero options. I wish I would have gotten a Viper or something!

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Ryan
2006 Ford F-250 PSD CC FX4
**GONE**
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD
SAMCO Hoses//GDE Tune//PML Trans Pan//TransGo HD Shift Kit//MBRP Exhaust

1986 2R Mustang SVO

My opinion exactly. For the $300+ it cost you could buy a nice aftermarket unit with many more features.

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ORM, air filter mod, and less restrictive exhaust has increased my 'everyday' driving 3 mpg.

No only does the factory remote started lcak options, but it also lacks range.
Most aftermarket remotes will ahve a range of 1/4 mile or better.
Many have 2-way transmitters that show the status of the vehicle, and page the key fob to report any changes in status or break in attempts.

DEI is a great company and makes many of the top lines of remotes including Viper, Clifford, and AviStart.
Plan to pay top dollar.

The Astrostart previously mentioned is a decent unit.

Stay away from the CommandStart and BullDog units found at your local box store.
They are a lower end unit, and are much harder to install due to the lack of on board relays.

Again - if anyone wants detailed info, send me a PM. I have personally installed several hundred remote starters, alarms, and keyless entry systems.

Got the AutoPage on ours....works good a few quirks still to work out, but I would reccomend it.
Highly programable, but that is where some of the quirks come in....

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2006 CRD KJ sport 2.5" with 235/85/16's
95 F250 PSD (not stock)
73 Bronco Buggy (REALLY not stock)
90 Miata (sold)
'49 Studebaker PU (sold)

I have the DEI Viper. It works fine and is the only way I would ever have the patience for the turbo cool down. I have to press a couple keys on the key fob before turning off the Jeep, then it will run for 3 minutes.

The remote start is set for a ten second delay. While it never needs 10 seconds for the glow plugs, when it is -5 degrees it does not hurt.

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2006 CRD Lt Khaki Limited
Heated Leather, Sun Roof

Does the viper not have an wire for the glow plug input?

I second DEI, the only one sold at the shop. We turn away any other brand.

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No longer a CRD or Jeep owner. Selling everything I have, needs to go as I need the room for a project.

I believe that they just set it up with the 10 second delay in the programming. Since our glow plugs are never on that long, it is no problem.

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2006 CRD Lt Khaki Limited
Heated Leather, Sun Roof