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- 2019 CX-5 GTR
Do not go factory Mazda remote start! Your money is better spent on performance stickers and floor mats
There are at least 3 different aftermarket options for remote start; be sure to check the knowledge sharing document for some ideas.
Fortin
iDatastart
Compustar
Viper
- and yes most would allow a DIY approach if you feel so inclined (t-harness makes it way easier) .
and I am sure I am missing some. All of the above will use the factory key fob and can be programmed for horn or no horn use -- some even allow the addition of alarm features like vibration, tow sensing, glass breakage.
There are at least 3 different aftermarket options for remote start; be sure to check the knowledge sharing document for some ideas.
Fortin
iDatastart
Compustar
Viper
- and yes most would allow a DIY approach if you feel so inclined (t-harness makes it way easier) .
'18 CX-9 and Fortin Remote Car Starter...Success!
Ok folks, if I figured it out, you can too. I absolutely refused to spend the $500 Mazda and other installers were looking for to install a system on my behalf. Based on a lot of research, and conversations both with the manufacturer (Fortin) and retailer (Crutchfield) I picked up the following...
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2017~2024 - 2020 CX-5 Aftermarket Remote Start Honking Horn
Hey, folks. I just got a 2020 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve for my wife. It didn't come with remote start (except through the annoyingly-bad app), so we had an aftermarket unit installed. Now she merely has to hit the "lock" button on the key fob three times, and the car starts right up. The...
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Placement of Compustar remote start Antenna
Those of you that had a remote start installed, where was the antenna located? Just had the Compustar 2 way installed and the antenna was placed on the upper drivers side windshield. For some reason I had hoped that it would be in a less noticeable area, possibly totally out of sight.
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What have you done to your CX-9 today?
Agreed. Idk how to attach the photo they sent me w the edits but I’ll figure it out lol. These are them on mine though. Still better than oem pricing at 260. also purchased the oem hood deflector but I don’t know how to install that. ( will ask my neighbor to help.) Looks nice! Do you notice...
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and I am sure I am missing some. All of the above will use the factory key fob and can be programmed for horn or no horn use -- some even allow the addition of alarm features like vibration, tow sensing, glass breakage.