Remote Start

[Dieselmech]

Has anyone put a remote starter on a powerstroke, or can it be done. I know it wont run the glow plugs before it started but theres got to be a way so it will. Use to have one on my camaro and used it all the time in the winter.

 

[RoReRi]

Yes they will work and burn the glow plugs for a predetermined time before actually kranking her up. Just go to a reputable alarm installer they will Hook you up...

Good Luck

RoReRi

 

[Dieselmech]

good deal, thankyou. I guess I need to do some research now to see how to do it. Try no to take my truck in whenever possible, to expensive. But thats good to hear

 

[pete37922]

yeah, there were a couple guys i knew in school that had remote starts on thier trucks...they were on powerstrokes and i knew another kid that had it on a dodge wit a cummins engine...i dont kno if they have 2 wait 4 thier pre-heaters or not !!!

 

[RoReRi]

You can go by the alarm places, and find out which ones would work for you, THEN, if you are a DIYer then you can find one on Ebay or the internet stores for less and install it yourself

Good Luck
RoReRi

 

[Crumm]

I installed my own UltraStart remote start and it can be set to heat the glow plugs for a set amount of time or it can be set to start when the wait light goes out. I have mine set for twelve seconds as when I use it the temp is usually well below zero and I like the extra heat time. The systems are actually easy to install they just take some time if you want to do a real clean job. I think I spent around six or eight hours on mine but it looks like a factory installation.