remote start

silveradosid · September 26, 2015

has anyone installed one of these aftermarket remote start systems Fortin EVO-GMT3 All-In-One T-Harness/Alarm System Combo , do they actually work

cubangt · September 28, 2015

Im not looking at that brand/model, but found a GM factory remote start kit for $200+, once installed suppose to be able to take to dealer to have the FOB's programmed, waiting for fitment confirmation from seller before I order.

silveradosid · September 29, 2015

yes I also looked at those, wasn't sure my truck had the right rpo codes. with the fortin system no dealer programming necessary and still use your factory remote

cubangt · September 29, 2015

So from what I read on the site for that model you are looking at, is there any need for additional modules in order to have remote start? or with just that piece we could have remote start after installation.

silveradosid · September 30, 2015

I sent fortin an email their reply was to call their number for more technical advice

cubangt · September 30, 2015

I see, the GM lists this on the link

Part Number: 22997089
Brand: GM
Remote Start Extended Rage w/ 2 Fobs

Required RPO List AQQ, MYC, UJM, XL7)

Please send us your vin to ensure you have the correct option codes.

silveradosid · October 1, 2015

ya seen them one ebay for 200 bucks , but then you still have to go to stealership for programming lol

Tattooo · October 1, 2015

ya seen them one ebay for 200 bucks , but then you still have to go to stealership for programming lol

" stealership " [emoji12]

cubangt · October 1, 2015

From what ive heard here, it would be about $75 to $100 to program, unless you have someone you know that works at the dealership.

Im still trying to determine if I want it and would def prefer all factory upgrades, but we will see..

ewbldavis · October 1, 2015

I have it (from factory).

Wasn't a "must", but glad it is on there for Ohio winters. We had CompuStar aftermarket on Trailblazer - worked ok, but much happier to have OEM.

If RPO Codes are good and you can get factory remote start, with Stealership programming, for $275-300, that is better cost than aftermarket and WAY better IMO.

silveradosid · October 1, 2015

that's a great price in the great old usa, but in Canada the stealership quoted 485 for hardware and 125 to program and you wonder wht I call them a stealership lol

cubangt · October 2, 2015

I am currently waiting on my connection at the dealership as well as my sales guy to see what it would cost to program once installed.

If its what I found elsewhere ($75-$100) I may go ahead and get it.

cubangt · October 2, 2015

Just heard back $89 to program once installed.

Not bad. So may go ahead with it.

silveradosid · November 9, 2015

this weekend I decided to try this remote start from fortin. I bought the evo-one with the gm harness and the flash unit. programmed the unit for remote start and installed in an hour. this system works great, uses your factory remote and was under 200 bucks Canadian. if anyone is interested to try one of these units don't buy the programmer I will send you mine to use.