...Programming the unit. This is all outlined in the instructions so I won't go into detail. As mentioned before about the connection between the wire, I didn't have a good connection with the wire and couldn't get through the first part of programming the unit. Once I re-did the wire, it worked the first try. There are a bunch of programming steps to follow as outlined in the instructions. Make sure you follow them and note the colour of the LED light and their status....
... This is the only wire I had to splice ...B&W wire
AFAIK, you need all - the module, harness and hood switch as well. There is a thread on OEM remote start install which I strongly suggest to familiarize with if you consider it.
Can you confirm that with the OEM Mazda remote start, you can still lock/unlock the doors with the Mazda remote while the vehicle is started?
I ask this, because I don't have a remote start on my 2016 Grand Touring but when I start the vehicle, then get out of it while it's running, my fob won't lock the doors. It's a little annoying that I can't have my doors locked while warming up the vehicle.
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Can you confirm that with the OEM Mazda remote start, you can still lock/unlock the doors with the Mazda remote while the vehicle is started?
I ask this, because I don't have a remote start on my 2016 Grand Touring but when I start the vehicle, then get out of it while it's running, my fob won't lock the doors. It's a little annoying that I can't have my doors locked while warming up the vehicle.
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I have a 2016.5 with the OEM factory remote start.Yes, hopefully someone with the OEM non smartphone remote start can confirm how this works. I would be ok with the setup if the doors remain locked while remote starting the vehicle, then unlock with the button on the door. The key inside the fob shouldn't have to be used, or removed, other than an emergency.
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I have a 2016.5 with the OEM factory remote start.
If I start the car remotely (with the remote start fob) with the doors locked, they remain locked. I am able to unlock them with the button on the exterior door handle when I walk up to the car. No need to use the key in the key fob.
I have a 2016.5 with the OEM factory remote start.
If I start the car remotely (with the remote start fob) with the doors locked, they remain locked. I am able to unlock them with the button on the exterior door handle when I walk up to the car. No need to use the key in the key fob.
Just picked up my 2014 Touring from Best Buy. They put the Compustar CS-4102 in it. Seems to work well. As with the others, the car shuts off when the door is opened, and the parking lights do not flash when starting the car. I also have to use the Compustar fob for unlocking the doors after it has been remotely started. I was prepared for this and have no issues with it. Starting a warm car is way better than starting a cold car! The fob is slightly smaller than the OEM standard fob.
I paid $259 including installation. You get 2 remote fobs. The primary is 2-way communications, and the backup is 1-way.
Time to go get into a warm car!
You don't have an alarm right?
You are not using the Mazda remote anymore, that is in the car?
I just installed the Fortin Mazda remote start kit with the T-Harness. It was pretty easy. The longest part was just making sure I was doing it right and rereading the wiring schematics. All in all if I did it again it would probably take about 45 minutes to complete now. Overall it took me about 3 hours. I would recommend knowing how to tin your wires with solder for good connections and having a good wire strippers.
What are the benefits to aftermarket over OEM? Just a cost savings?