Hey guyz, I am in the market for a new alarm and I have narrowed it down to one that I am content on buying unless someone can convince me otherwise. I am purchasing a VIPER 790XV 2 Way Alarm System with Pager. This alarm comes with a remote start, and yes I do own an automatic transmission. I am posting because the last time I was at my local Mitsubishi dealership they told me that they will not install a remote starter alarm on the Lancers because it screws with the ECU. Now I have already had a problem with my ECU and had it replaced once, but what I want to know is if anyone out there has encountered ANY problems with a remote start on their lancer, or have heard of this problem. Thanks a lot!

 

Anyone out there? Please, I really need an answer to this question.....

 

my remote start has been working fine.. i have the black widow 7150.. i know that's not as good as a viper, so since you are going with a viper, i wouldn't hesitate to get it installed..

 

Thanks a lot! Finally got an answer lol, I appreciate it! Anyone else out there?

(Confidence is slowly building....)

 

i got the valet 554r i think.....i got no problems and i have it on a manual....made by dei and cheaper then the viper

 

This is why we have an audio and security forum. Moving.

 

Sorry HobieKopek, and thanks a lot for the posts guyz!

 

I got the viper responder with the remote start and no problems what at all

 

I got the matrix 3.5 RS. Comes with remote start, turbo timer, 5 auxilery buttons, glass break detector, backup battery, and kill switch. Got it for only $170. my boy works at Best Buy. Its a $600 alarm. You shouldnt have a problem with the ECU whatsoever. They dont always know what the hell their talking about.

 

I have a similar alarm and I have had no problems for more than a year. I had mine installed by BestBuy. It was expensive but the work is guaranteed

 

i have had my viper790xv installed for alomst a year....no problems...except for the fact that i crakced the LCD...(my phat **** sat on it the wrong way...lol)....OH...my car is manual

 

hey teamnexus how much did it cost u to get that alarm including the installation... n how do u start yur car in manual... do u have to leave it in nuetral?

 

Most places will not install the remote start if you car is manual, you have get that done under the counter or have a friend do it for you.

Yeah you would leave the car in neutral.

 

my alarm installed was 250...the only way to start your car is if it is in nuetral....most shops will install it but will have you sign a waiver saying that they will not be responsible if you start your car in gear and damage occurs

 

I hate to be the devils advocate, once again, but if you ran a search you could find what everyone thinks about it.


That aside, I have a Viper 791XV with remote start, glass brake, and tilt sensor. I had it installed at Best Buy where I work and I haven't had any problems thus far. The only thing I wish I had done was bought and installed window up/down now that summer's coming up. I got mine for $350 plus install through work.