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Aftermarket Keyless Entry Systems...Reviews needed

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Default Aftermarket Keyless Entry Systems...Reviews needed

I want to get a cheap keyless entry system that I can easily wire into my drivers master door switch. It doesn't have to be great but it does need to be reliable. I don't want to have to take the door panel off a bunch of times.

If you have installed an aftermarket system (without alarm) I would love to hear your reviews.

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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you dont have to take off the door panel to install a keyless entry system. audiovox and directed both make quality system.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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I think this looks pretty cool...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTO-CAR-KEY...301c22&vxp=mtr

Anyone ever tried one of these systems. The price is certainly right
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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that doesnt look very quality, you dont even know who makes it!
check this out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUDIOVOX...ht_5390wt_1344

20 more dollars, made by a trusted company.. adds remote start and ships from the united states
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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I'm interested in installing a keyless entry system. How would you install it without taking the door panel off?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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I had a keyless entry/remote start combination installed for me at BestBuy.
It was the 5101, not sure if they still sell it but the installation was included in the price, which was awesome.
It cost me around $200 total, which I thought was incredible.
Also kinda depends on your closest bestbuy, which mine was 2 hours away.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Shouldn't have to get into the doors themselves, all the wiring you are interested in is available right under the dash. (power lock wires......) If you don't have power locks, but still want keyless entry, then you will have to get into the doors, to install the power locks.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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I have not installed yet, but I did buy this kit
Amazon Amazon
based on price and reviews. I'll be installing into a 2004 QC. I'll let you know any thoughts after I complete the install in a week or so (depending on my free time).
 
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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I bought this and installed in my 85 K20 Chevrolet. Unfortunately my dodge didn't have power locks to begin with so i never bothered. As for the install in my Chevy, the installation was very straight forward. If you have even the smallest background in electronics you can figure this one out. I was able to get the whole thing installed before work one morning, probably about 4 hours taking my time double checking everything. It also comes with a starter immobilizer which is a nice feature and will drop your insurance a tad, i however didn't install it on mine. Overall i would recommend this, for fun i hooked the trunk pop lead up to my dixie horns, nothing like playing that good ole southern tune when people walk by your truck at work..

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/bulldog....ip?navAction=
 
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