Remote Start for stock Cherokee
Hi all.
I'm interested in upgrading my Cherokee's start system.
I've talked with a local stereo shop and they want more than I'm willing to pay for buying and installing an aftermarket remote start kit.
I've looked online, and seen a variety of kits, ranging in price from $150 to $400, and the Mopar kits are around $260.
So..... my first of a few questions is----
Which kits do you guys recommend?
TYIA.
I'm interested in upgrading my Cherokee's start system.
I've talked with a local stereo shop and they want more than I'm willing to pay for buying and installing an aftermarket remote start kit.
I've looked online, and seen a variety of kits, ranging in price from $150 to $400, and the Mopar kits are around $260.
So..... my first of a few questions is----
Which kits do you guys recommend?
TYIA.
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From: Wisconsin & Colorado
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L Power Tech I-6
I’m a Fortin Evo One fanboy. I’ve installed almost ten of these now in brand new and also older rigs. Unfortunately I just scoured their web site and they don’t include XJ’s in their repertoire.
My XJ came with a Directed Electronics Viper 5101 already installed and wired. Unfortunately the PO or PPO lost the remotes and the vehicle mounted antenna module is missing ( wire was cut too). Replacement parts for this are like $80 alone. I went on eBay and found two brand new kits with complete install hardware (and four remotes) for $65 shipped. Maybe I could cut you a great deal as I just need one of the remotes and the vehicle antenna module and wire for it.
This is what I bought:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225204832814
My XJ came with a Directed Electronics Viper 5101 already installed and wired. Unfortunately the PO or PPO lost the remotes and the vehicle mounted antenna module is missing ( wire was cut too). Replacement parts for this are like $80 alone. I went on eBay and found two brand new kits with complete install hardware (and four remotes) for $65 shipped. Maybe I could cut you a great deal as I just need one of the remotes and the vehicle antenna module and wire for it.
This is what I bought:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225204832814
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