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Crime Stopper RS-1304DP Remote Vehicle Engine Starter and Keyless Entry System
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Product Description
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #57207 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Crime Stopper
- Model: RS-1304DP
- Dimensions: 2.50" h x 6.00" w x 12.00" l, 5.00 pounds
Features
- Remote keyless entry/vehicle engine starter for unlocking car doors and warming up the motor
- Data port technology plugs directly into car's data-linking modules (no hardwiring required)
- Programmable ultra-smart tachless, tach reference, and preset starter cranking engine sensing modes
- Programmable horn chirp for lock/unlock, remote start, or trunk pop; remote trunk pop and dome light functions
- Open hood safety feature keeps car from starting when hood is open; includes pair of 4-button transmitters
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Add a little extra convenience to your morning commute with the Crime Stopper RS-1304DP remote keyless entry/engine starter. Also ideal for cold evenings, the device lets you warm up your car's engine from a distance while you relax in your living room or pay the restaurant tab. Once you arrive at the car, the engine and heater will be nice and warm, so you don't have to shiver uncontrollably for the first five minutes of the drive. Users have several different startup choices: they can start the car with the push of a button, they can program the car to start once the doors unlock, or they can program the starter to engage at a specific time. The car will then run unattended until the user shows up. And should you get waylaid by a friend or a phone call, the starter is programmed to shut off within a window of 12 to 48 minutes.
The RS-1304DP conveniently plugs into to your car's data-linking starter module via its data port, which requires no hardwiring or other cumbersome connections. And thanks to the many programmable modes, the RS-1304DP responds to a variety of remote requests. Among the programmable engine sensing modes are ultra-smart tachless, tach reference, and preset starter cranking. The unit also lets you pop the trunk or turn on the dome light from a distance. And to ensure added safety, the engine can be programmed not to start if the front hood is open. Other convenience features include a horn chirp confirmation each time you lock or unlock the doors, an idle down and infinity mode, and a valet mode that bypasses the starter function when others are parking the car.
The RS-1304DP works with both gas and diesel engines and its pair of four-button transmitters be synched to both family cars for maximum convenience. It also employs an on-glass antenna to ensure the longest possible range.
Addition features
- 2-vehicle function
- 5 onboard relays
- Programmable "wake-up" ignition on unlock
- 433 MHz high-frequency anti-code grabbing
- Programmable horn chirp for lock/unlock, remote start, or trunk pop
- 22 to 28 programmable options (varies by system)
- Single or double button press
- (+) or (-) parking light output
- Auto ignition or tach (rpm) lock
- Factory alarm disarm/arm
- Programmable self-start mode between 1 and 4 hours
- Makes 3 start attempts
Main unit, two keychain transmitters, on-glass antenna, cables, user's manual.
Customer Reviews
No Hard Wiring My ASS
The item description is completely false. When you open up the box it becomes painfully evident that there is a LOT of wiring to do. In fact, I called the tech support number and the guy told me that he doesn't recommend anyone install this themselves because of the pitfalls involved with all of the wiring which could actually ruin your car's computer system which, as you might know, isn't cheap. Not only that, but he also told me that crimestopper doesn't even sell their equipment to non-authorized dealers, Amazon buys it from a 3rd party vendor. So guess what that means . . . no warranty on the item! If you are attracted to this item because of the direct plug in myth and the promise of a hassle free install, turn around now!
2 car remote start
We bought two of these so that we could carry just one remote to control both cars and it works great. I didnt know we would lose some of the features that we had with remote keyless entry. we lost drivers door primary entry and the system makes you choose either remote trunk pop or dome lights. I cannot use the outside mirror lights on my explorer now. crimestopper told me to buy a different system after I already informed them I bought two of these. then I found on the internet that I could buy an add on module to do the features I want however its half the cost of the remote start. crimestopper didnt even offer this solution. over all it was very easy to install myself. I went to bulldog security and looked up the vehicles and got the wire location and colors from them (crimestopper wanted to charge me) that was very easy to install then. we installed on 2000 honda civic lx and a 1999 ford explorer sport that is loaded. the honda was much easier to install I did it in under 3 hrs start to finish. hope this helps.
STAY AWAY FROM IT
I bought it coz it was cheaper than the rest and the following are the faults:
1. The unit came faulty in that the two way communication won't work. It will only communicate one way.
2. Called crimestopper tech support and an arrogant personal picked up. Both he and I agreed the problem is either with the remote or the antenna, but he wants me to disconnect everything and send him the entire unit. Why go through all the work in disconnection and re-connection when the problem is only with the remote or the antenna?
Anyway decided to do that, so he transferred me to some other idiot to get the RA# and guess what.. he refused to do that. It seams I can only return it to the website I purchased it from.. They will not HONOR WARRANTEE IF I DID NOT PURCHASE IT FROM THEIR WEBSITE DIRECTLY :-D...
3. Asked if I could just buy another antenna or remote to save me the hassle of disconnecting everything... and it seams they don't sell anything to consumers!!! I have to send them the whole unit and they are going to charge me for fixing a week old defective unit!
4. I purchased an antenna from another online website. Adding the cost together, I might as well gone for a reputable unit like Viper, Compustar or Autopage etc... I made a "penny wise pound foolish decision" going with crimestopper.
5. The range mentioned by them is nowhere close to what you get. My friend also bought a car with a crimestopper and its the same case with his too.
6. In my experience with autopage, bulldog, compustar, the crimestopper has the least customizable options. They advertize 30 customization possible, but none are really worth it. For instance, the remote has 4 buttons and a short press on any will do something to the vehicle like unlock the doors, open the trunk or start the vehicle. ALL other units have options to customize their remote like press two buttons together for any function so that you will not accidently press it. I cannot put the remote in my pocket because the buttons get pressed easily.
7. Crimestopper sells the wiring diagram for your car for $3.50. IT IS THE EXACT SAME ONE YOU CAN GET FOR FREE FROM THE BULLDOG WEBSITE. Isnt that enough to tell you what a ripoff company crimestopper really is?
8. The installation manual is as concise as it can be. I had to use it in conjuction with the bulldog installation manual to clarify things.
9. When I remote start the car with it armed (security active), the car shuts itself off after a few seconds. The vibration sensor shuts the vehicle to prevent theft!!!!!! The vibration of the car after it has started is shutting the vehicle off!!! I now have to unarm (unlock my doors) first and then perform a remote start. How stupid is that? Again goes out to show the quality of crimestopper products.
Overall, I just wish I had paid a little more and went with a respectable brand instead of crimestopper and dealing with their arrogant hopeless technical support staff, who are there just because they are not qualified to get any other job and do unleashes their frustration by troubling the stupid customers that purchased their product.
