OEM Remote Start Installation How-To

[mitchyboy]

I just purchased the OEM kit and am waiting for it in the mail. I'll let the thread know how it goes.

Thanks

 

[erebus121]

Thanks

There you go, nobody else was wondering but I've answered the question with a video. This is just my experience and description of it and I'm just a village idiot.

 

[Michael Lott]

Anyone have a working link to the part? The original link doesn't work for me

 

[nhcowboy28]

Anyone have a working link to the part? The original link doesn't work for me

Just search eBay.

 

[eflyguy]

Anyone have a working link to the part? The original link doesn't work for me

There is no link in the original post. Just google it.

 

[Michael Lott]

Ahhh okay thanks. Sorry I’m new here

 

[JRL]

Excellent write up guys, took me about 20 minutes because of that!

 

[Scotty B]

Thanks to Grishbok and SilverNitr8's write-up's, made it super simple. Installed today, got the kit off of ebay from an actual Kia dealership, under $300 (that was including tax). However, I came up with an issue that I hope someone can help me with.

After the install and before putting the trim back on, I re-connected the battery and tried it with the smart key and provided remote. Worked great. Put everything back together, played around a little more. Tried the engine off function, worked, but the horn would go off (once) when shutting off. A little more playing around, then the smart key wouldn't work to remote start the Stinger. The provided remote still worked great, but the smart key was no longer working to remote start. Pressed locked button, held trunk key (lights would flash), but no remote start. Took everything apart again (this time, took me less than 5 min to get all the trim off), disconnected, reconnected all the wiring, tried again and still same issues (still horn goes off 3 out 4 times when shutting off w/remote). Looked in the manual, but was no help. One other new thing, car locks automatically after a minute if I leave it unlocked, Stinger still runs fine. Hopefully, someone on here has experienced and can help? TIA.

UPDATE: Okay after reading up in another forum (stingerforum.org) was able to figure it out. Was holding down the trunk button on the smart fob, just press lock and then the trunk key and it will work (don't hold down). So I did do it right.

 

[Scotty B]

Installed mine this afternoon. Connecting everything is pretty easy, the hard part was getting everything stuffed back in. I didn't end up using any of the zip ties as everything was staying in place. Works with both remotes.

I did do a pretty stupid thing, after disconnecting the battery I decided to force close the hatch as it was cold and windy out. Had to crawl back there and use manual trunk release so I had easier access to reconnect negative battery terminal. Kind of difficult when you are big guy like myself.

Question for those who have this, when you turn off the car via the remote does the horn beep once after it shuts off? Thought that was a little odd.

I called the technical support they said it is supposed to be that way.

 

[mandasol]

Thanks to Grishbok and SilverNitr8's write-up's, made it super simple. Installed today, got the kit off of ebay from an actual Kia dealership, under $300 (that was including tax). However, I came up with an issue that I hope someone can help me with.

After the install and before putting the trim back on, I re-connected the battery and tried it with the smart key and provided remote. Worked great. Put everything back together, played around a little more. Tried the engine off function, worked, but the horn would go off (once) when shutting off. A little more playing around, then the smart key wouldn't work to remote start the Stinger. The provided remote still worked great, but the smart key was no longer working to remote start. Pressed locked button, held trunk key (lights would flash), but no remote start. Took everything apart again (this time, took me less than 5 min to get all the trim off), disconnected, reconnected all the wiring, tried again and still same issues (still horn goes off 3 out 4 times when shutting off w/remote). Looked in the manual, but was no help. One other new thing, car locks automatically after a minute if I leave it unlocked, Stinger still runs fine. Hopefully, someone on here has experienced and can help? TIA.

You don't need to hold down any buttons on the smart key for remote start. Press and release the lock and immediately just press and release the trunk or panic button. After a very brief delay the engine will start.

 

[fc528e]

Thanks to Grishbok and SilverNitr8's write-up's, made it super simple. Installed today, got the kit off of ebay from an actual Kia dealership, under $300 (that was including tax). However, I came up with an issue that I hope someone can help me with.

After the install and before putting the trim back on, I re-connected the battery and tried it with the smart key and provided remote. Worked great. Put everything back together, played around a little more. Tried the engine off function, worked, but the horn would go off (once) when shutting off. A little more playing around, then the smart key wouldn't work to remote start the Stinger. The provided remote still worked great, but the smart key was no longer working to remote start. Pressed locked button, held trunk key (lights would flash), but no remote start. Took everything apart again (this time, took me less than 5 min to get all the trim off), disconnected, reconnected all the wiring, tried again and still same issues (still horn goes off 3 out 4 times when shutting off w/remote). Looked in the manual, but was no help. One other new thing, car locks automatically after a minute if I leave it unlocked, Stinger still runs fine. Hopefully, someone on here has experienced and can help? TIA.

UPDATE: Okay after reading up in another forum (stingerforum.org) was able to figure it out. Was holding down the trunk button on the smart fob, just press lock and then the trunk key and it will work (don't hold down). So I did do it right.

Did you ever figure out why the alarm was going off with the dedicated remote start fob? My Stinger that I just got home with tonight is doing the same thing; starts fine from the dedicated fob, but alarm goes nuts if I use the same dedicated fob to shut it off.

 

[Hawk853]

Did you ever figure out why the alarm was going off with the dedicated remote start fob? My Stinger that I just got home with tonight is doing the same thing; starts fine from the dedicated fob, but alarm goes nuts if I use the same dedicated fob to shut it off.

For whatever it’s worth, I have the remote start kit that ends with 01 and never had this issue.
J5F57-AC101

 

[Scotty B]

Did you ever figure out why the alarm was going off with the dedicated remote start fob? My Stinger that I just got home with tonight is doing the same thing; starts fine from the dedicated fob, but alarm goes nuts if I use the same dedicated fob to shut it off.

If you shut if off with the fob then the horn is supposed to honk once. Confirmed with manufacturer that this was normal. Not sure why they did it, as it is annoying (and surprised the heck out of me the first time). However, just don't shut off the remote start, open the door and the car will shut down without it going off. If your car is continuously honking/going off, then there is something else going on. Hope this helps.

 

[fc528e]

If you shut if off with the fob then the horn is supposed to honk once. Confirmed with manufacturer that this was normal. Not sure why they did it, as it is annoying (and surprised the heck out of me the first time). However, just don't shut off the remote start, open the door and the car will shut down without it going off. If your car is continuously honking/going off, then there is something else going on. Hope this helps.

Thanks a million for the reply. That's insane that it's expected behavior. It even does it after 10 minutes and auto turning the car off.

Semi related: I've had remote start in 4 other vehicles and when you unlock the vehicle to get in, the car stays on as you're getting in to go somewhere. No matter how I start the Stinger remotely, once I unlock it to enter, the car shuts off. Is that expected behavior as well??

If this is the case I might get a 2 way Compustar system when they go on sale at Best Buy ($200 - 300 including install). I've had aftermarket Compustar systems in 3/4 cars with remote start and it always works astoundingly well.

 

[Scotty B]

Thanks a million for the reply. That's insane that it's expected behavior. It even does it after 10 minutes and auto turning the car off.

Semi related: I've had remote start in 4 other vehicles and when you unlock the vehicle to get in, the car stays on as you're getting in to go somewhere. No matter how I start the Stinger remotely, once I unlock it to enter, the car shuts off. Is that expected behavior as well??

If this is the case I might get a 2 way Compustar system when they go on sale at Best Buy ($200 - 300 including install). I've had aftermarket Compustar systems in 3/4 cars with remote start and it always works astoundingly well.

Yup, 10 min and shutoff when entering is normal. Somewhere in the forums, several people mentioned installing the Compustar remote start system from Best Buy and it worked like a gem. Wish I researched a little more before I bought the oem remote start and installed.

 

[fc528e]

Yup, 10 min and shutoff when entering is normal. Somewhere in the forums, several people mentioned installing the Compustar remote start system from best buy and it works like a gem. Wish I researched a little more before I bought the oem remote start and installed.

Thanks again. I've read through many or all of the remote install threads to find out as much as possible and didn't notice this stuff. Really appreciate the confirmation.

Sure I paid for the remote install in some way, but I just got the car this past Tuesday after 3 dealerships were bidding over my business. Just so happened the folks with the best deal had a bunch of extras like remote start, puddle lights, wheel locks, and more. I'll count it as a win and sell it aftermarket when I get a Compustar system or the like.

I will say, the remote start is the only complaint I have about the car. Otherwise it's bar none my favorite vehicle to date.

 

[Spaceme17]

I installed the KIA remote start in my 2020 GT2 yesterday evening. Very easy and straight forward. Hardest part was getting the zip ties in and secured.

I have had 3 previous cars now with a remote start and they all only run for 10 minutes then shut off. But if they were running and I opened the door, they did not shut off like the Stinger. Not really a big deal as on my previous cars, it still required pushing the start button or putting in and turning the key in the ignition before I could drive the car. So for me on the KIA, it isn’t an issue.

I will enjoy a cooled down in the summer or warmed up in the winter interior now.

The Stinger is the firstcar I have owned that I could add a factory remote start to. Every other car I have ever seen required this to be a factory installed option. Very cool.

 

[fc528e]

Thanks again. I've read through many or all of the remote install threads to find out as much as possible and didn't notice this stuff. Really appreciate the confirmation.

Sure I paid for the remote install in some way, but I just got the car this past Tuesday after 3 dealerships were bidding over my business. Just so happened the folks with the best deal had a bunch of extras like remote start, puddle lights, wheel locks, and more. I'll count it as a win and sell it aftermarket when I get a Compustar system or the like.

I will say, the remote start is the only complaint I have about the car. Otherwise it's bar none my favorite vehicle to date.

I actually picked up a Compustar 2 ways system from Best Buy for $249.99 + tax with free install and am having that installed this Saturday. Anyone else have something like this done and know whether they took the OEM one out?

To note, my 2 local Best Buy's have very experienced installers and they have done 3x Compustar remote start installs for me in the past, as well as 1 head unit. Stellar work with no issues but obviously your mileage will vary.

 

[colnago1331]

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I did do a pretty stupid thing, after disconnecting the battery I decided to force close the hatch as it was cold and windy out. Had to crawl back there and use manual trunk release so I had easier access to reconnect negative battery terminal. Kind of difficult when you are big guy like myself.

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So I just installed my remote start system, and I *totally* did this.

 

[Armtek]

Folks, I'm trying to decide between a few 2018 GT2s to purchase and the main deciding factor right now is which ones have the factory remote start. Truly appreciate the instructions and photos for the OEM system...reminds me of my earlier days with the Supra forum. With all of the posts, I'm a little confused about a few things:
1) comparing to the FACTORY installed OEM system, does the DIY version function exactly the same way? Meaning, if you read the instructions in the owner's manual instead of the DIY kit's instructions, will it work the same way? Does it require keeping both the original and the OEM DIY fobs to operate properly?
2) Do the OEM kits like the Compustar 2 noted above in the thread also function the same way? Does it require keeping both the original and the OEM DIY fobs to operate properly?
I'd prefer to keep everything OEM if possible, and of course if I end up getting the car with the factory installed unit, it's all moot. PLS advise
Thanks
Armtek