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I have a '03 CTD 3500. Do remote starters work with the Key Sentry System you get with the Laramie package? The manual says that remote starters will cause problems....
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Hi Roy

Yes remote starters work with the Sentry Key system - you just pay more to get an add in module that works with the Sentry Key and the remote starter.

My SLT also has the Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer system. According to my brochure all 2003 (at least) Dodge Rams come so equipped - it is a Canadian brochure though.

The dealer I bought my truck at sells and installs the Ultrastart brand remote starting system so I had them put one in my truck. Possibly paid a little more than I might have for the same system elsewhere but I wanted a good brand and I figured if my Dodge dealer installs it I should have no issues with finger pointing if I have problems somehow related.

Check out:
www.ultrastarters.com

You should be able to have the same comfort level if you go to any reputable firm for your starter and have them install it.

 

http://www.espar.com/htm/applies/pickup.htm

Looks nice.

The remote start should'nt be a big deal with grid heaters. If it does'nt start easy its not the remote or the grid heaters fault. It's probably really freekin cold and the fuel gelled up.

 

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[quote author=Scotty link=board=20;threadid=21404;start=15#msg202248 date=1067294396]
www.espar.com

Being from Saskatchewan, I am very familiar with -40 or colder.

I stay away from the circulating heaters for the coolant that are 120 volt. I had two that leaked. Was not going to wait for strike 3.

Block heater and interior warmer worked great but after getting into a friends truck with an ESPAR after it sat for 15 hrs in -35 temps, I was impressed. Warm interior, easy start up and no dependence on the 120 volt power and no cords.
Get in start up and go. SWEET! ;D
Of course one can debate the costs...but how does on factor in the warm ups, cost of electricity, cost of cold butt...

etc?

I thinks I knows what I is getting.


It only took me 25 yrs plus to figure it out.

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Scotty,

I checked with Espar and was told they don't have aproduct to fit the 3rd Generation Rams (with diesel). They said there wasn't enough space in the engine compartment for their unit. In addition, I was told it was expensive ($1,800 CDN) plus installation.

It seems this product is designed for people who do not have access to electricity.

I thought it was a great product, but given the cost and space issues, I'm going to "plug in" for a season and see how long it takes for the cab to warm up in the morning. If it takes too long, I'll start looking for another solution.
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Guys, I have an ESPAR - and have to say that these things are AWESOME.....costs nothing to run and you always have a warm truck and dont even have to scrape windows....well worth the money and a definite "must have" if running a diesel in a cold climate like we are used to.

Have you checked into Wabasto heaters??? They are basically the same as an ESPAR....I think there are a few places in Edmonton that carry them.....call Kenworth or some of the big truck dealers and they should be able to tell you where to get them....

 

They got anything small for things like CAT's, Bobacat's, Excavators, and gensets?

Some of the gensets I wrench on could take the same one as the CTD but I do more volume of the smaller ones.

 

Thanks cobrarep!

 

Hate to break up the party but to go back to cold weather starting. I've had 3 Rams with Cummins and have never had trouble firing them up even in temps in the -20 range and have never plugges them in. What I do at this temp is cycle the glow plugs 2-3 times for a little extra warming. That's it! Also use stock oil.

 

[quote author=Chester link=board=20;threadid=21404;start=30#msg206753 date=1068169718]
What I do at this temp is cycle the glow plugs 2-3 times for a little extra warming. That's it! Also use stock oil.
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Grid Heaters, real trucks don't have glow plugs. ;D


phox

 

To get real technical it's those thigamiggers that the key cycles on

 

Here all the time I thought they were called thiggamajiggers. I learn something new every day.