Info on aftermarket remote start system for a 2000 qx4

[QX4kid]

I was just wondering if anyone had already installed a viper alarm system to a qx4. I was just looking around and saw some cheap deals on remote start system. what is the down side of buying this aftermarket part. anyone experience any problem with the remote start (if you have it installed).

[Pwnin O'Brien]

I have a Viper 5901 installed in my pathfinder. I installed it myself this past December. The installation went pretty flawless and only took about a half a day to install. One thing to note is the cold starter. I'm not sure if the QX4 has this, but the Pathfinder had a cold weather starter wire, making the Pathy have two starter wires at the key cylinder. This was easily remedied by running both to a relay then to the unit (5901 has a starter kill).

The 5901 is a two-way system and I have experienced issues with the 2-way part of the system. In very cold weather (around single digits temps) the 2-way system doesn't function properly, the remote just plays an error sound and the "Out of range" notification shows.

Other than that, it has been perfect! I love being able to start my car before getting in it. I can start it before I even walk out of a store and my head unit is all booted up (my pioneer F900BT has a really slow boot time, primary reason for installing the remote starter) and heat or AC is already blowing.

I highly recommend installing a remote starter, it's amazing.

[QX4kid]

it would really help me if you could show me a step by step install. since I am new to this kind of stuff.

[Pwnin O'Brien]

I can't really show you a step-by-step in pictures or anything since I didn't take any pics during the installation. I will help you out through the process if you need help. I have installed quite a few remote starters on various vehicles and have been through the paces. I am not extremely familiar with the QX4 but it's almost always exactly the same as the Pathfinder.

Here are a few tips which should help you a LOT:

1. I would set aside at least two full days (if not more) for actual installation. During the installation, the car will likely not be drivable since you have to cut the key cylinder harness and NATS immobilizer (or whatever immobilizer Infiniti uses).

2. Get a good soldering iron. This will be your best friend during the install. Get a quality soldering iron and some quality solder. You will also want to pick up some heat shrink sleeves as they will be invaluable during the install.

3. A multimeter/voltmeter is a MUST! You definitely need a multimeter for the install as you will need to test out almost every wire you connect to make sure you are connecting the right wire. You should always test out each wire multiple times to eliminate false reads.

4. A good work light is essential. It's best to get a nice light which has hanging hooks on it, you will be working mostly under the driver side knee trim panel. You will work mostly with the ECM/Key Cylinder/SECU/TCM/Immobilizer. I hooked my work light onto the steering wheel for 95% of the install and it was perfect.

5. Before starting, you want to find a good location for the remote start brain to mount. Make sure to find a location that has enough room so that the high gauge wires don't get pinched at the connector. If the remote starter is also an alarm system and has a built-in shock sensor it cannot be mounted on any sturdy metal or brace, it has to be "loosely mounted" to have the highest sensitivity. I have mine Velcroed to the rear floor vent ducting under the stereo head unit.

6. Make sure you have all necessary parts ready for the installation. Your vehicle will probably need an immobilizer bypass, make sure you find the correct one and flash it if necessary (if it is a software-based bypass) BEFORE you begin the install. Also, it's always good to have a few relays laying around. They're cheap and they have MANY uses, you will most likely need three for the install.

7. Make sure you have a factory service manual handy. You can get one for free and it's absolutely necessary. The wiring assignments and diagrams and locations and testing values are all given in the manual. You will definitely need one to install the remote starter. It's also good to double check the remote starter manufacturers wire colors/locations before actually cutting/tapping anything.

8. Plan everything before install! I cannot stress this enough. You need to spend several days planning the install, researching your vehicles wiring, determining necessary parts and getting any other parts. I typed up an organized table which referenced every wire in the remote starters harnesses and then had my vehicles wire color/location/testing values next to that. It made the install go much smoother. You will want to read the installation manual for your remote starter very thoroughly. You need to become extremely familiar with the system and how it works. A great resource for installing remote starters/alarm systems is http://www.the12volt.com . They have great forums and informative tutorials, I suggest surfing the site for a little and maybe read a couple of their tutorials, they have some great relay tutorials also.

To install a remote starter/alarm system you will need a good knowledge of a vehicles electronics. Only attempt to install yourself if you really think you know what you're doing. The install may seem huge and daunting at first, but it's fairly easy once you actually get started. If you have ANY questions, even vehicle-specific ones, please ask. I would be more than happy to help you with this install.

[Buzzman]

To install a remote starter/alarm system you will need a good knowledge of a vehicles electronics. Only attempt to install yourself if you really think you know what you're doing.

This is probably the best advice out of everything you wrote.It's complicated, and takes a ton of time.I have remote starts in all 3 of my Nissan's, and can't say enough about them.In my neck of the woods, the winters are brutal, and getting into a warm car with the windows already defrosting is great.In the summer, the A/C cools the car down before getting in.It's a win win situation.I didn't attempt to install the starters myself. I had them done at Futureshop, where I know the installer.Average time for install was about 6 hours.

[Empty V]

I'm really handy when it comes to pretty much any electronics, you can break almost anything down to a simple input to output level. I will not install my own remote start/alarm system. For some reason they're really intimidating. I'm going to have one installed by a friend who gets paid to do it. He said he's seen all brands and highly recommends the Presitge XR091900 which can be found by a place he recommended here: http://www.sonicelectronix.com....html

I will most likely have this done in the next month. Best of luck bro!

Billy

[exvin]

[QUOTE=Pwnin O’Brien]The 5901 is a two-way system and I have experienced issues with the 2-way part of the system. In very cold weather (around single digits temps) the 2-way system doesn't function properly, the remote just plays an error sound and the "Out of range" notification shows.QUOTE]

I have the same if not similar issue with the clifford matrix 50.7x system but mines seems to happen when I am either really dirty (especially the windshield) or when I am part in the covered parking at my mall. I park in an underground garage and it still picks up a signal but for some reason not in this covered garage? Weird. This Has happened to me twice already in almost the same area. Otherwise, I love the system, great distance pathy always starts in the coldest most frigid canadian winter

[Neo2020]

Could you do a write up of the pathy. I have a 2000 pathy and cant figure out the wiring. I either get the doors to lock by remote or unlock but not both? Remote start also not working. Do I need to unplug the factory alarm and splice into the alarm harness?