Remote Start options

[Stunnaz]

Showtime Audio still has my car because they're installing some other things as well.

The bypass you need is the DEI XPresskit Dball2, which you can purchase from Amazon. Your installer will flash it with the correct firmware for your car. With the bypass working you can hook up any alarm/remote start you like and it'll integrate with your BMW's system. I'm using a Viper 5902 from my old car. I also have a Viper SmartStart that allows you to control everything with your iOS/Android devices.

For exact installation details you'll have to contact Jerry from Showtime Audio. I believe the bypass didn't just work and they had to test some wires to get it working.

Their number is 773-489-7469.

[v_x35d]

Originally Posted by Stunnaz

Showtime Audio still has my car because they're installing some other things as well.

The bypass you need is the DEI XPresskit Dball2, which you can purchase from Amazon. Your installer will flash it with the correct firmware for your car. With the bypass working you can hook up any alarm/remote start you like and it'll integrate with your BMW's system. I'm using a Viper 5902 from my old car. I also have a Viper SmartStart that allows you to control everything with your iOS/Android devices.

For exact installation details you'll have to contact Jerry from Showtime Audio. I believe the bypass didn't just work and they had to test some wires to get it working.

Their number is 773-489-7469.

very useful. Thank you

[sward]

Originally Posted by stewy604

It still amazes me that BMW does not install these from factory. From what I hear, its due to the anti-idling laws that exist in Germany? Any truth to that?

Yes it is. Actually most countries in Europe has a law banning more than 1 minute of idle.

BMW remote app works great in the winter time to heat the car up if you have the heater, I'm not sure how effective the ventilation is if the AC is not turned on for cooling the car.

[hoonyeah]

Originally Posted by Stunnaz

Hey guys, so I called them and we weren't able to communicate due to language barrier. However, we ended up e-mailing and using Google translate. Long story short, they told me the bypass and firmware we need! Awesome people helping us out from across the globe.

DBALL2 with BMW05 firmware is what he used on the X15. I will try this on my X16 probably next week.

But here it is... a moment of triumph. Remote-start is now available!

Here is the installation guide.

https://directechs.blob.core.windows...ap20150213.pdf

Link on first page is no longer valid. Looks like they have an updated version of this PDF. It's the most helpful guide I have ever seen for F15 vehicles!

http://directechs.blob.core.windows....ap20160630.pdf

Now if someone just had pictures for trim panel removal to get to the antenna loop section of dash, among others...

In summary here:

• Viper 5706v two way 1 mile remote start alarm = $185 Amazon
• Directed DBALL2 = $60
• Spare BMW key = $300
• $545 full featured two way remote start/alarm

This is assuming self-install of course. Labor is not cheap for these things. I have done several, mainly w2w, not d2d stuff.

Hope this helps some folks.

JR

[Maverik259]

There is one. Thread on here somewhere. Let me find it.

[Maverik259]

It's called a Clifford. It works and you can pair a viper smart start to utilize your phone

[monkiboy]

yeah i have a clifford and viper smartstart on my f15. works great except when super cold out and car hasn't been running and battery starts getting low. the oem doesn't work via cell phone so distance sucks and i park in a garage most times and viper was much cheaper than OEM which is not even supported by BMW any longer.

[compsyndrome]

Sorry to revive an old thread. After 5 years of introducing F15, there is still no full-fledged immobilizer available?

[EdgyE36]

Finding confusing info in the forum - BMW added remote start option in 2015, then option didn't work. Is there currently an OEM remote start solution for the F15 or not? TIA.

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by EdgyE36

Finding confusing info in the forum - BMW added remote start option in 2015, then option didn't work. Is there currently an OEM remote start solution for the F15 or not? TIA.

I'm right there with you. OEM is history, we know that much. Various forum posters claim to have gotten aftermarket systems to work, or have heard that so-and-so knows how to do it with this one particular remote starter and some voodoo magic dust and unicorn jizz smeared on the coils. And he's not sure, but you might have to embed a $700 key fob in epoxy inside the do-hicky up under the dash. I don't find those accounts very credible. If it had been figured out, there should be plenty of success stories and it would be easy to find someone to do it at a reasonable cost. Very frustrating.

[Russmov]

So, found this option. I've been speaking with these guys for the last few days to get info on it. It has more options than just remote start, but it seems to be a plug and play option.

Similar to OEM, you need to put your second key inside the vehicle as it has an immobilizer. If I get more useful info I will post it as well.


C$ 404.45 | EASYGUARD plug and play PKE kit fit for BMW 118, F10, F11, F12, F13, F15,F18, F25, F39,F48, F49 remote start CAN BUS compatible
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVzs4lL

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by Russmov

So, found this option. I've been speaking with these guys for the last few days to get info on it. It has more options than just remote start, but it seems to be a plug and play option.

Similar to OEM, you need to put your second key inside the vehicle as it has an immobilizer. If I get more useful info I will post it as well.


C$ 404.45 | EASYGUARD plug and play PKE kit fit for BMW 118, F10, F11, F12, F13, F15,F18, F25, F39,F48, F49 remote start CAN BUS compatible
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVzs4lL

Looks bare-bones but it might work. What's the range for remote start?

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by pennsiveguy

Looks bare-bones but it might work. What's the range for remote start?

Not too sure, looking at getting the info

[vastano]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Not too sure, looking at getting the info

Did anything ever come of this? This seems like a viable option if it indeed works.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by vastano

Did anything ever come of this? This seems like a viable option if it indeed works.

Sorry never got around to it.

[vastano]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Sorry never got around to it.

ok, im talking with them now, thinking I'll be the guinea pig for this one.

The wife told me if I dont get her a remote start for the X5 then she'll get the garage and i'll have to park the RS7 outside. That's not happening.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by vastano

ok, im talking with them now, thinking I'll be the guinea pig for this one.

The wife told me if I dont get her a remote start for the X5 then she'll get the garage and i'll have to park the RS7 outside. That's not happening.

Oh nice! Maybe you will do a better job than I did lol

[NYBulldog]

I wonder if this is still working, $700... https://www.carsystemsinstallation.c...arter-ads-bm1/

[vastano]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

I wonder if this is still working, $700... https://www.carsystemsinstallation.c...arter-ads-bm1/

I know the vid shows a 2015, but based on the compatibility table it only goes up to 2013.

[6spdcoupe]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

I wonder if this is still working, $700... https://www.carsystemsinstallation.c...arter-ads-bm1/

The product in the link is only for E series. There was a different system used for the one in the video.

[vastano]

Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe

The product in the link is only for E series. There was a different system used for the one in the video.

Hey there, I remember you from my Maxima days! Would you mind PM'ing me what combo of equipment I need to get remote start on the 2015 X5? I'm having a hard time finding a definitive solution. Also, if it can be self installed that would be great.

[6spdcoupe]

Originally Posted by vastano

Hey there, I remember you from my Maxima days! Would you mind PM'ing me what combo of equipment I need to get remote start on the 2015 X5? I'm having a hard time finding a definitive solution. Also, if it can be self installed that would be great.

Hey. Different name on there but I'm still over there !

Unfortunately there really isn't a 'kit' per say outside of Eurostart. Still a decent bit of work and still requires a key though. We put together our own, per vehicle and the owners desires of functions when we're installing them.