I live up in Nome off the road system. I am looking for some help in trying to wire in a compustart autostart. I am new to mods and electric's are not a fan of mine. that being said. i have gone under the hood numerous times only to just get frustraded and stumped. i dont want to start digging into my daily driver just to have it not run. does anyone have an easy way?

"2002 dodge 3/4 ton automatic stock"

 

I doubt it will work with a diesel engine of that vintage, you will need to run the grid heaters to make it start in the cold...

 

You can get auto start systems programmed for diesels. Check Best Buy or Future Shop online and maybe get it shipped to a PO box???

 

ok, Thanks for the input guys. I will look for one. i bought this one a couple months ago right before my truck got shipped up here. I will continue to look. anything i need to look for when i am selecting an autostart other then it "can" be used on a diesel?

 

It should say specifically that it has a start delay and a turbo timer when you shut it off. I've seen them around, but not very often. Have you checked ebay?

 

Lots of higher end remote starters can be programed to have a delay between power up and crank allowing for the intake heaters and such, as well as many can be programed for use as a turbo timer as well.

 

Will any of them work if you have a 6 speed?

 

I personally will not install one in a vehicle with a standard trans, just too much potential for disaster!!

 

The remote starters for manual trannys have several safety features to keep them from starting in gear.
One feature is after you go though the safety procedure they only allow you to open the door once. If the door gets opened again it won't allow it to start.
They are very safe as long as the installer doesn't bypass the safety devices.

I am very experienced in automotive electrical and have installed several remotes.
Installation is still very time consuming.
As far as I know none are plug and play, there is a lot of splicing involved. At least 25 splices to make.
The factory service manual is essential in order to find all the wires you need to tap into.
Hardest part is getting the wires you need separated out from the tight bundles they're in under the dash enough to tap into.