1998dsmtalon

I am looking for a remote starter for my truck. I would like a one button remote.

I do not have power lock or windows. And no factory alarm. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can find a starter that is only that, a starter.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

infidel

I Bought this one REMOTE STARTER WITH KEYLESS ENTRY CAPABILITY 10 years ago and was just going to use it for the keyless entry but ended up installing all the features.
It was only $39 then, inflation I guess.
It's worked excellent the entire time. If you don't want the other functions just don't install them.
A word of warning though, install is time consuming, it took me at least ten hours and I'm very experienced with automotive electrics.
Most of the was time spent trying to pry the necessary wires out of tightly wound looms. I did soldier and heat shrink all my connections though, takes longer but more reliable.
I highly doubt there is one made that's just plug and play as there are connections made all over the place even if you just do the starter part.

mike1788

i tried installing a starter on my 97. found out the hard way that it was worth it to go to an automotive stereo place or something a pay the extra $50 for the install. just my .2

Busboy

Remote starters are all pretty much alike, some just have more features. I would not recommend installing one on our trucks unless it was an automatic as should it just happen to start in gear..... Anyhow the basic install is pretty simple on an automatic without an anti-theft system. (xponder encoded keys)
These take either a switch with a key in it or a "bypass relay", These wires need to be soldered as a bad connection may not allow the vehicle to be started even with the key. Also the newer bypass relays may need a computer flash if it fails to work.

On a basic install all the wires can be just a "scotch" type connector. (the kind you just slip over the existing wire and insert the new wire and squeeze with pliers) I know many don't approve of these connectors but done correctly you will not have a problem. Using these connectors means it can be taken off of one vehicle and installed on another easily. The cheaper remotes don't have as much a range (distance) as the more expensive ones but the ones for under $50 are more than adequate for most people. One feature I think needs to be hooked up is the horn as it's very handy to be able to activate the horn to find your vehicle. Just about all remotes are able to do this, you just have to be creative sometimes, like hooking the horn to the trunk release or door opener if there is no "panic mode". Many of the features you will not need, these are the smaller gauge wires, all the larger gauge wires usually need to be hooked up.

1998dsmtalon

I am pretty good with auto electronics. I won't do anything but solder the wires.

I don't like electrical gremlins.

Thanks for the help.

Does the starter listed above have a delayed start? For connection to the wait to start.

infidel

Agreed.
I learned long ago when there is an electrical problem it can almost always be traced to a Scotch-Loc.
They sure make splices fast but you trade dependability for speed.

JohnBer

I bought a bulldog remote starter/ keyless entry from walmart.I really just wanted keyless entry but the remote starter was only a few bucks more. been in a few years now and has worked great.
The extra button operates my horn. I installed it myself in 3 hours, got the wiring schematic from the bulldog website and studied it for awhile first. soldered all connections.
Only problem i had was on the doorlocks.....reversing polarity type. but that will not pertain to yours.
I think it was around 80 bucks. Just remember ya gotta be smart enuff to set the heat or a/c before ya exit the truck. a few times i crawled into it on cold mornings and had ice inside lol.

infidel

You're not the only one.
I always forget to turn the fan on...

Tate

Back when I had a ranger, I had an Auto Start brand remote started installed. It was a 5 speed truck. There was a little process to go through that made it impossible to start in gear.

When you were about the shut the truck off, you had to stop, put the e-brake on. Hit the button on the remote. The park lights would flash and then stay on. Turn the key off and get out of the truck and shut the door. The engine would stay running because of hitting the remote. Once out and the doors are closed, hit the button on the remote to shut the truck off. Hit the button any time and it fires up. If the doors are opened, the disarms the auto starter, incase someone put in gear. If I needed something, I'd hit the button, it would start, open the door, get what I need, shut the door, turn the truck off. I wouldn't do that with a diesel though, gasser no problem.

volly818

There are two types one that has a delay 2 sec, 3 sec what ever you want. The the better one imoh is the on that hooks to the wait to start light. That way when the light goes out it will start.