Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-24 Thread OK Don
The remote system on my SDL is a Viper by DEI, model RPN471T. On 6/21/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The PO had installed a remote starter/lock system in the SDL - I can't remember the brand, but it's still available. A timer delays starting - sometimes it's right, other times (very cold)

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-22 Thread Jim Cathey
The remote locking is very handy, since I haven't replaced the broken drivers door locking assembly yet - I like these things, and they're pretty easy to put into the 86+ models. See: http://cathey.dogear.com/SDLkeyless.html I have done it with Audiovox APS-45 (old) and APS-25CH (slightly

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-22 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: The remote locking is very handy, since I haven't replaced the broken drivers door locking assembly yet. I'll probably put remote entry on the 16v/future 190d sportline, but I have no desire to use remote start (especially with a 5sp tranny). I wonder if I can actuate it with a

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Stephen D Murrell wrote: This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; Bulldog; won't work on mech. controled diesels only works on electronic injected diesels? in business 17 years can't be done $299 must have them

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Stephen wrote: This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; i understand that other features won't work as M.B. has a vacuum system for operating doors, trunck, etc. ANY HELP or ADVICE IS APPRECIATED;

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Levi Smith
I agree with Marshall and I'm not all for the remote starters. My wife wants one for her Subaru, but I'm just not keen on letting vehicles sit out there burning fuel so that you can be warmer for the first couple minutes. That said... I don't see any reason it couldn't be done. Now, the

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
2006 23:19:33 -0400 From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed No good reason to have a remote starter. The car

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/21/2006 3:21:16 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That said... I don't see any reason it couldn't be done. Now, the professional installers may not want to do it (probably for similar reasons they don't want to touch manual trannies) because

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread David Brodbeck
Levi Smith wrote: I agree with Marshall and I'm not all for the remote starters. My wife wants one for her Subaru, but I'm just not keen on letting vehicles sit out there burning fuel so that you can be warmer for the first couple minutes. I don't like them because I'm just paranoid

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Levi Smith
You could put in an oil pressure switch, but again, that's adding to the complication factor... On 6/21/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Levi Smith wrote: I agree with Marshall and I'm not all for the remote starters. My wife wants one for her Subaru, but I'm just not keen on