Remote Starter Kits - Anyone Using One? - Land Rovers Only

Tom Sederburg · 10-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Anyone have a remote starter on their Land Rover?

I hear they can be rather complex to install..

How do you like it?

Later,
Tom

ArmyRover · 10-08-2009, 04:03 PM

I put one in my 91 RRC back in 2003 works well, handy in the winter. Had a install place put it in, so no idea on the difficulty on that part

Disco Mike · 10-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Tom, can I ask why you want one?
The concept of cold starting our Rovers and letting them warm up, is really hard on our engine because they run so rick. Pretty good way to foul out your oil and carbon your valves.
Just food for thought.

Tom Sederburg · 10-09-2009, 03:37 AM

I have so many cars I only drive my RR once or twice a month but I thought with winter cold coming a remote starter on it might entice me to take it out a bit more often.

KeavneyWV · 10-09-2009, 03:48 AM

When I bought mine used it already had one installed. It works good, but if you touch the break before turining the key it will shut off. I barely ever use it because you have to hit Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock for it to start.

KeavneyWV · 10-09-2009, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Tom, can I ask why you want one?
The concept of cold starting our Rovers and letting them warm up, is really hard on our engine because they run so rick. Pretty good way to foul out your oil and carbon your valves.
Just food for thought.

Mike, how long should you let the truck warm up before moving?
Five minutes? One Minute? Or just wait for the idle to pull down and then go?

Disco Mike · 10-09-2009, 05:26 AM

I live in Colorado where we can get down to the -20 degree mark. I give my truck a minute to let the tranny get up to speed and I head out.
Yes, it would be nice to jump into a preheated Rover and just go but not wise. I tend to think what is best for my truck, which is to get rolling and up to operating temp as has as possible.
So for me, I turn on the seat heater after I start up, give it a minute and I am off.

ArmyRover · 10-09-2009, 07:57 AM

In the winter I start the truck as I'm putting on my coat, so about 2 min max. Then I just hop in pop in the key and roll.

Tom Sederburg · 10-10-2009, 03:03 AM

I park my range rover outside.

ArmyRover · 10-10-2009, 04:06 AM

so do I, otherwise I wouldn't start it, hate to pass out on the way to the truck from the fumes lol