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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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install aftermarket remote start alarm or go with a factory alarm??

Hey guys im not to sure on what i should get installed. I have a python remote start alarm, but i have heard many different horror stories on getting these installed. So whats your guys' take on these alarms, anybody know of a guy that knows a guy that knows a guy that is knowledgeable enough in this field? or should i just sell it and get a factory alarm? LMK what you guys think thanks guys!!
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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i got my crappy skytec installed in concord. It works. The remote start works but there is no switch.. so if its in gear... it will start in gear. The install was hella jetto.
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by johndabrit
i got my crappy skytec installed in concord. It works. The remote start works but there is no switch.. so if its in gear... it will start in gear. The install was hella jetto.
im not worried about it having a switch.. i dont ever leave my car in gear, so that would be fine... i was just worried about the wiring aspect of it, i dont want anything to go wrong in the long run, so if anybody knows of a reputable installer LMK...
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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what year is your wrx?

i believe 04 or later has neutral position wire. i installed my alarm on 05 sti plus ronald's (04/05 white wagon with green rims i think - he was one of the djs at the last BAM) with the neutral position wire and it works like a charm.

i say go with aftermarket and get it hooked up to the neutral position wire at the ecu.

as for good shops, custom car alarms in pleasant hill.
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jin
what year is your wrx?

i believe 04 or later has neutral position wire. i installed my alarm on 05 sti plus ronald's (04/05 white wagon with green rims i think - he was one of the djs at the last BAM) with the neutral position wire and it works like a charm.

i say go with aftermarket and get it hooked up to the neutral position wire at the ecu.

as for good shops, custom car alarms in pleasant hill.
its an 04... and thanks for the recommendation, ill give them a call tomorrow.
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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BTW most shops wont install on manuals, let them know about the neutral wire. You might want to search for ecu diagram to show them when they're installing.
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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Mine came installed on my car when i bought it I have an 05 and it works great. I think they have the module though. Wont start if its in gear.
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Got an 05 WRX, how did the Python install work for you? I'm shopping around for an aftermarket alarm.

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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Hotrodindy
Got an 05 WRX, how did the Python install work for you? I'm shopping around for an aftermarket alarm.
still have yet to install it..
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