I'm looking to purchase a remote start system for a '98 max w/auto trans. I need some pros and cons and suggestions for which systems are good and which ones to avoid. Also, ease of installation. Thanks.

 

Check the group deals forum. Pearl96Max has a great deal going on remote start systems.

 

I would like to get a remote start aswell... It would be nice NOT to bypass the maxima security system... and it would also be nice to add an aditional car alarm to my car.

 

I have a 98 auto too and I'm trying to decide on one to buy also. I've been researching them for a while now. Try ebay.

 

how do i get to that? i wanna check it out cause i wanna get one to.

 

Here you go http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=21

 

i guess they took it off cause i didnt see it

 

get a viper 791 alarm it comes wit a remote start and im loving it especially right now wit this weather..

 

I have the autopage RS 650 plus. It works with the factory alarm system. And it's an alarm system on its own. Plus remote start. I paid 65 bucks on Iokoo.com. Put in 3 of these so far and never a problem with the unit. Just my installation in one case was not up to standards.

 

i just got the viper 791 remote start with alarm,absolutely awesome.had to bypass the clutch and all that though,plus the door triggers were a PITA.

 

You dont have to hook up every feature of the alarm. Its best to use voltage sensing instead of individual sensors. Automatic cars are much easier for remote starts- safer too.

Here's a wiring diagram. I hope it shows up correctly.

PRINTABLE VERSION
NISSAN

MODEL YEAR(S)
MAXIMA 1995 -1999
KEY T-HARNESS IMMOBILIZER
N/A NIS-1 NISSAN'S TRANSPONDER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, Requires 791 Bypass Module and extra Ignition Key (See NOTE *3)
PART COLOR LOCATION DIAGRAM
12 VOLT CONSTANT WHITE/RED to WHITE/PURPLE (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER BLACK/YELLOW to BLACK/WHITE (+) See NOTE *1 IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER 2 GREEN/BLACK to RED/BLUE (+) See NOTE *1 IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 1 BLACK/WHITE to BLACK/RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 2 N/A
IGNITION 3 N/A
ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 1 RED/YELLOW to RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 2 BLUE to WHITE/BLUE (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
KEYSENSE N/A
PARKING LIGHTS ( - ) N/A
PARKING LIGHTS ( + ) RED/GREEN (+) @ STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
POWER LOCK LIGHT GREEN/RED (TYPE B) @ SWITCH IN DRIVERS DOOR
POWER UNLOCK GREEN/YELLOW (TYPE B) (Requires Double Pulse) @ SWITCH IN DRIVERS DOOR
LOCK MOTOR WIRE BROWN/WHITE (+) @ SWITCH IN DRIVERS DOOR
DOOR TRIGGER RED/WHITE (-) LOW IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL
DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION USE DOOR TRIGGER
TRUNK RELEASE PURPLE/YELLOW (-) LOW IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL
SLIDING POWER DOOR N/A
HORN GREEN/WHITE (-) @ STEERING COLUMN HANRESS
TACH WHITE/GREEN @ ECM, See NOTE *2
WAIT TO START LIGHT N/A
BRAKE RED/GREEN (+) @ SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
FACTORY ALARM DISARM N/A
ANTI-THEFT See NOTE *3 See NOTE *3
NOTES
NOTE *1 When Installing a REMOTE STARTER, you MUST use BOTH Starter #1 and Starter #2 wires. Both wires must be connected to the STARTER/CRANKING Output wire from the Remote Starter or the vehcile will NOT Remote Start when the Engine is cold.


NOTE *2 THE ECM (Electronic Control Module) IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE TRANSMISSION HUMP.


NOTE *3 some late production model 1999 Nissan Maxima's are equipped with NISSAN's TRANSPONDER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, these vehicle will require a 791 Bypass Module and an extra Programmed Ignition Key when installing a Remote Start Unit.
LINK 1 LINK TEXT 1 LINK 2 LINK TEXT 2

EXTRA INFORMATION

 

It's 76 degrees in Austin right now. I know you need remote start for that type of weather.

 

yeah viper's are very good, but for the money i got a Galaxy which is also an awesome system...not only has remote start, but alarm and shock sensors as well, etc...

 

well, it was cold all last week and today was the only day that's actually decent...just waiting for that cold front!!

 

The Viper 791 is good...but the range isnt the greatest....I'd go with the compustar 2W900FMR

 

someone told me that the viper alarms are not as good as the prestige, is that true?

 

Viper is made by DEI. They also make Cobra, Python, Valet, a whole bunch of alarms. I dont know why they dont just use one name. But it's shady. I dont buy DEI anymore.

Prestige is Audiovox. Would you buy an audiovox radio? Enough said.

The best alarms if you have the money are Ungo, code-alarm, and Alpine (i dont know if Alpine still makes alarms).

DEI has this cool GPS thing for their alarms but its like 400 bucks. And a monthly fee.

I've been using Autopage for a while. I have one in my car. They work well with the factory alarm (which is armed and disarmed by locking and unlocking the drivers door lock FYI) and they are priced very well and reliable.

 

buy that viper.

 

What is a good one with the two way remote and LCD screen?

 

thats the one my friend had on his altima and he said it was one of the best obn the market, i didnt take his word for it so iwa srela happy when i saw this thread, PAREDLINE gave me something to thing about lol thanks man

 

you've gotta give me some reasons buddy. seeing that u r the only one thats saying to buy it

 

i have one it's a Gallaxy

 

Whats the point of the LCD screen? It's like having a refrigerator in your pocket.

 

You have so much incorrect info in your posts its rediculous.

DEI makes Pyhton,Clifford,Viper,Valet,etc. NOT Cobra. Theres different lines for dealer territories.

You say no to Audiovox, but yet you list Code-Alarm as being a one of the "best" alarm. A bit contridictaory considering Audiovox produces them as well.

Theres no monthly fee with DEI GPS. If only for theft recovery the first year is free, each following is $49. Otherwise you can pay for "uses" on a bulk rate paid once until theyre used.

Voltage sensing has nothing to do with sensors. It is either tach or voltage sense, in which case your wrong again. Tach is always the best way to go, even if its a bit harder to locate. Only lazy installers use tachless/voltage sensing mode.


ANY alarm can work with the factory "alarm" system. Which is nothing more than a keyless entry with a horn honk IF a door is opened.

Please have all your info correct before you go misleading others with it.

 

You're a tool. I guess you sell DEI and Prestige. Or you butt rape crappy alarms for fun. I believe it's the latter. I didn't know Code-Alarm was made by Audiovox. Thanks for the info. Proof positive that you can learn something from a total idiot.

Mister expert. Since I'm the one misleading, please tell me why a $65 Autopage remote start alarm has consistently outperformed anything made by DEI that I, and my friends and family have used. What can you get from DEI for $65? Maybe a siren or two.

This is an amateur forum. I never claimed to be a professional or a know it all. I gave my opinion- Your attack was unnecessary.

I suggest you take Maxima.Org off your bookmarks and add match.com or something. You really need to get laid.

T

 

dont mean to butt in you'll love fight, j/k, lol but what alarm with remote start did you get for $65,please tell me what it was and where you got it from....i wanna get one

 

If its that big I'll just find a universal cellphone case that clips on my side for it.

 

the prestige that my friend got on his car is just as big as our remote for out 4 gen max, its just slightly fater, SLIGHTLY!

 

yeh its LCD, TWO WAY PAGER

 

First off, I don't see anywhere in Don's post claiming you were a professional and him attacking you. He stated the truth about Audiovox alarms. My friend has already gone through 2 alarm brains in the same time I have had my Viper (DEI alarm, which has never given me a problem). Also, I believe Don has a GD going for Boa remote starter which is $65, (DEI doesn't have anything for $65 you say?). Oh, and if you do not know Don, he is an installer who has serviced HUNDREDS of maxima.org customers and also from other car forums. So buddy, get your facts straight.

 

I believe DEI bought out those other companies hence why they kept all those names.

 

No one "attacked" you, but with your comments you will shortly be the one taking Maxima.org off of your bookmarks.

Yes I sell DEI products, hmm wonder why theyre the world leader multi billion doallar fortune 500 company.

Ive been in the business for about 17 years, dealt with autopage in the past and its crap. Plain and simple. DEI has proven itself for over 2 decades.

The info you gave didnt state it was "your opinion". Further more statements like :

Cobra is made by DEI
Voltage sensing is better.
The best alarms if you have the money are Ungo, code-alarm, and Alpine.
You dont have to hook up every feature of the alarm.

Typically need some facts to back it up. Misleading info when a person knows nothing or little about remote start can end them with a huge headache lsitening to these statements.

I actually even ended my post with:

Please have all your info correct before you go misleading others with it.

I at no point flamed or "attacked" you. Although like I originally said if you continue with your attitude and childish name calling your stay here will soon be short termed. This is baseball and you dont get three strikes. This was your first, the second wont a be a discussion.

 

Fu(k that PAREDLINE clown, he wouldve already gotten the permaban if I were you Don. Why even try to correct him, its hopeless, every single sentence he posted is blatently incorrect. Not to mention that without looking at his info I wouldve guessed that he was about 9 years old, not 29, with his level of immaturity.

To anyone reading this thread trying to decide, please dont listen to any of the BS going on. DEI is the ONLY brand you need to be concerned with if you want a quality product.

 

man maybe this is Jmax posting under another SN? his posts were comical at best and about as factual as Avi's posts. man i need to apply for an application to become an E thug because its cool to call people tools and tell grown men to get laid.

 

Grown married men popping out twins...

 

You do not sound very mature for a 29 year old, as I do not see a reason for you to get offended by his post. You were corrected for your misinfo, grow a sack and keep it moving...

 

can remote starters work for stick??

 

On Maximas, yes, because there is a wire at the ECU that you tap into, which tells the alarm brain whether the car is in neutral or not.