Stevan’s new Silverado

kickass audio · September 11, 2018

The onstar is great but you only have that for a few years before they stop the remote key functions from working unless you pay for onstar. The factory range was alright but I did not like having a 1 way remote. I wanted to know if my start command worked and kicked the truck on. I installed my old remote start in the silverado and it is a viper 5901. I used the idatalink ADS-ALCA bypass module to defeat the security system on the truck from the factory. So far it works great. I only screwed up and hooked up the defrost wire to ground when it takes +12v power so it shorted out the remote start and I had to unsolder and resolder the chip to repair it then wire the defrost circuit properly. It isn't a bad task to do and with idatalink you can program it yourself at home after you buy the usb programming adapter.

I had a DEI dball2 bypass module and it would get the truck to turn on but never crank. I liked the dball though because it would roll up the windows when I lock the truck. The idatalink doesn't support that.

My only comments about aftermarket remote start, with mine when the truck is on remote start, all of the accessories stay on. It is the same as if you have the key in the run position so the radio is on and everything. With the factory remote start, it will keep the accessories all turned off until you put the key in and turn it on. The factory remote start would ramp up the fan speed and put the heated seats on as well if it was cool enough out. The aftermarket one I did not test it in super cold weather yet to see if I have to press the defrost button when I leave the truck or if it will work since i always leave the HVAC in auto mode.

For me the factory remote start was nice but the range was sub-par and having 1 way only communication was a big killer for me. If you do get a viper smart start, just know you need to pay for a cell plan for it to work. It is not free so there is still a cost associated with it every month like onstar. Viper has a way cheaper plan than that of onstar but figure out what your needs and desires are and go from there.

vinemann12 · September 11, 2018

Hey..

Great looking 2018 RCSB Blackout...

I have 2016 version with 14K on odometer now.

It's Fun truck to drive but hard to keep clean...

Cheers---Keith

Stevan · September 11, 2018

38 minutes ago, kickass audio said:

For me the factory remote start was nice but the range was sub-par and having 1 way only communication was a big killer for me. If you do get a viper smart start, just know you need to pay for a cell plan for it to work. It is not free so there is still a cost associated with it every month like onstar. Viper has a way cheaper plan than that of onstar but figure out what your needs and desires are and go from there.

Just looked at the smartstart plans and they're a bit cheaper than OnStar. I think it works out to $15/month for OnStar and $10/month for StartSmart.

The dealership is waiting for a customer who they just did a remote start install on. Same situation as mine, 2018 Silverado with the remote starter installed after the fact. He is supposed to be phoning into OnStar today or tomorrow to see about adding the starter to his plan and making it available on the app. If it works, I'm getting mine done.