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Remote Start?

RickD

Member
Jan 3, 2018
50
13
Truck Year
2016
Anyone have any recommendations for an easy to install aftermarket remote start for my 2016 Laramie that didn't come with it for some reason?
 

solarvic

Member
Jun 28, 2015
64
13
Truck Year
2015
I had an electronics dealer install a compustar brand remote start on my 2015 eco that works flawlwssly and you can use it with your regular factory remote. They have a module with a wireing harness that doesn,t need to have any of the factuary wireing cut into. Only 1 wire needs to be soldered to a hot wire that is always hot. It can be programed to run longer than the factory remote start. I have mine programed to run for 30 minutes. you hit the lock button 3 times to start the truck. It cost me about $450. I had an estimate from my dealer and they wanted about $675 to install factory equipment and I thought he was giving me a snow job. He told me they have to take out the rear interior ect.
 

BoostN

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Staff member
Administrator
Jul 27, 2013
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Truck Year
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I had an electronics dealer install a compustar brand remote start on my 2015 eco that works flawlwssly and you can use it with your regular factory remote. They have a module with a wireing harness that doesn,t need to have any of the factuary wireing cut into. Only 1 wire needs to be soldered to a hot wire that is always hot. It can be programed to run longer than the factory remote start. I have mine programed to run for 30 minutes. you hit the lock button 3 times to start the truck. It cost me about $450. I had an estimate from my dealer and they wanted about $675 to install factory equipment and I thought he was giving me a snow job. He told me they have to take out the rear interior ect.

Good info..

I know a few years ago most folks seem to have issues with aftermarket. Sounds like they've gotten better.

Do you remember the brand?
 

solarvic

Member
Jun 28, 2015
64
13
Truck Year
2015
The name on the remote is compuStar. I did research on the internet and this one cost more than some of the others but had good reviews. You get what you pay for. There is a card with directions on how to operate the remote control.and the name is Firstech,llc. The remote has a longer range than the original Chrysler remote. I am satisfied with it but will not use it after this week. Trading of my eco for a charger GT AWD. I will miss the Ram but don,t want it anymore because of all the problems.
 
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