Anyone know how much installed a remote controlled starter would be? - Toyota Yaris Forums

JerseyJeff84 · 12-05-2010, 02:10 AM

I'm in no rush to do it, but I'm just curious how much a remote starter installation would cost? With Winter only being a few weeks away here in New Jersey, it's something to consider. My girlfriend's Dad has a remote starter on his pickup truck and loves it.

nemelek · 12-05-2010, 06:23 AM

Don't know the answer to that question. Where I live there is a "puffer" law. You can't let a car idle unattended.

CTScott · 12-05-2010, 07:38 AM

The Yaris is the easiest car I have ever installed one on, and I've self installed them on everything that I've owned over the past 15 or so years. For about $100 you can get a good remote starter and the transponder key bypass module (necessary for all 2009+ Yaris, and any from prior years that have the engine immobilizer). I don't know what places charge to install them, but the labor to install it should be less than many other cars, as all connections that need to be made are done at the key switch or just below it, and it is incredibly easy to gain access to those areas on the Yaris.

Here's a guide that I put together on wiring one:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...mote+start+diy

3dr5speedblk · 12-09-2010, 04:39 PM

I checked at best buy it was a Viper auto start, the unit was 199.00
Includes basic install?? But for the bypass and wiring it they soak you an extra 150 bucks!!

SaToX · 12-09-2010, 07:13 PM

Been doing this for about three years now at a car audio shop, and for the yaris without the immobilizer it would be $199 installed with lifetime warranty. With the immobilizer it would be $279 installed. No hidden fees or any other B/S,,, just the tax :( I typically deal with Viper or AstroStart (another brand of Directed Electronics)

3dr5speedblk · 12-10-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SaToX

Been doing this for about three years now at a car audio shop, and for the yaris without the immobilizer it would be $199 installed with lifetime warranty. With the immobilizer it would be $279 installed. No hidden fees or any other B/S,,, just the tax :( I typically deal with Viper or AstroStart (another brand of Directed Electronics)

What has better range !!viper or Astrostart ?
I park about a football field and a half away from work!!
What viper model do you like? What about SMARTSTART??

Thanks for the info!!

CTScott · 12-10-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 3dr5speedblk

What has better range !!viper or Astrostart ?
I park about a football field and a half away from work!!
What viper model do you like? What about SMARTSTART??

Thanks for the info!!

It typically depends on the model as to the range. I installed an UltraStart 1280XR, and the range is far better than any of the DEI remote starters I used on past vehicles. I can start my Yaris from deep inside Home Depot with it.

TickleTimeTim · 12-10-2010, 06:46 PM

real sorry for stupid question, but i gotta know...what is an immobilizer? i want to find a place to put electric locks in then do the remote start, so i need to know these kinds of things. ha

CTScott · 12-10-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

real sorry for stupid question, but i gotta know...what is an immobilizer? i want to find a place to put electric locks in then do the remote start, so i need to know these kinds of things. ha

The "Engine Immobilizer" is an OEM theft protection system that consists of a key that contains an RFID transponder and a device to read that transponder (which is part of the ignition switch assembly on so equipped Yaris). The ECM has the transponder keys' IDs registered and will only allow the engine to start upon reading those IDs. If you try to bypass the ignition switch to start the car, the starter will crank, but the engine will not start.

If your Yaris' ignition switch is all metal (inner and outer circles) then you don't have the immobilizer. If the inner circle is metal and the outer is black plastic, then you do.

TickleTimeTim · 12-10-2010, 10:09 PM

thank you kind sir

Midnight Drifter · 12-16-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

Don't know the answer to that question. Where I live there is a "puffer" law. You can't let a car idle unattended.

NJ has a similar law, but nobody actually follows it.

1.5 · 12-16-2010, 11:27 AM

damn these are a lot more affordable than I thought I am so interested now. Keep eyes out for online deals as will I

12-05-2010, 02:10 AM	#1
JerseyJeff84 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Deptford, NJ Posts: 28	Anyone know how much installed a remote controlled starter would be? I'm in no rush to do it, but I'm just curious how much a remote starter installation would cost? With Winter only being a few weeks away here in New Jersey, it's something to consider. My girlfriend's Dad has a remote starter on his pickup truck and loves it.

12-05-2010, 06:23 AM	#2
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Don't know the answer to that question. Where I live there is a "puffer" law. You can't let a car idle unattended. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

12-05-2010, 07:38 AM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The Yaris is the easiest car I have ever installed one on, and I've self installed them on everything that I've owned over the past 15 or so years. For about $100 you can get a good remote starter and the transponder key bypass module (necessary for all 2009+ Yaris, and any from prior years that have the engine immobilizer). I don't know what places charge to install them, but the labor to install it should be less than many other cars, as all connections that need to be made are done at the key switch or just below it, and it is incredibly easy to gain access to those areas on the Yaris. Here's a guide that I put together on wiring one: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...mote+start+diy __________________

12-09-2010, 04:39 PM	#4
3dr5speedblk StickShift Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	I checked at BEST BUY $$ I checked at best buy it was a Viper auto start, the unit was 199.00 Includes basic install?? But for the bypass and wiring it they soak you an extra 150 bucks!! __________________ "Live like there's no tomorrow"

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TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	real sorry for stupid question, but i gotta know...what is an immobilizer? i want to find a place to put electric locks in then do the remote start, so i need to know these kinds of things. ha __________________ Club SHIFT

12-09-2010, 07:13 PM	#5
SaToX Drives: 3 door hatch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: canada Posts: 5	Been doing this for about three years now at a car audio shop, and for the yaris without the immobilizer it would be $199 installed with lifetime warranty. With the immobilizer it would be $279 installed. No hidden fees or any other B/S,,, just the tax :( I typically deal with Viper or AstroStart (another brand of Directed Electronics)

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TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	thank you kind sir __________________ Club SHIFT

12-16-2010, 11:27 AM	#12
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