Remote Start DIY for E70 X5s and E46 M3s - XBimmers.com

949Banker · 11-06-2012, 03:16 PM

Yup, I'm going to take the plunge. I've always been very anti-remote start...Thinking it had no purpose to serve when I was back home in Cali, plus the fact that when running remote start you only really warm up the engine oil and not the entirety of the fluids in other components of the car. Yes I've read the user manuals of each car and BMW does not want us to use these things whatsoever. I get it because of anti-idling laws in Europe...So what's the use? To look cool? Ugh...

So why now? Well apparently...over here in IA, you can get a ticket if you got snow floating off of a running car. Plus, it seriously would be really nice if the windows were defrosted and lastly a warm seat to get in before driving 35 miles to work.

At the moment, I already got the diagrams to do proper bypassing for the E46 M3. The following items I'll be using are:

Viper 5904 Security with Remote Start:

Viper SmartStart (iPhone integration):

Viper 556UW Universal Transponder Anti-Theft Bypass

Can't wait for those items to come in and I'll publish a DIY as I get them and will update this thread.

Now for the E70, I still haven't found any good info about actual installation for it. I've seen a bunch of people using an assortment of goods and also have posted youtube vids. No DIYs...I might have to ask some help with this and will takes notes to share with everyone. For the time being, I know these are the things I'll be needing for the install:

Viper 4704 Remote Start:

Viper SmartStart (iPhone integration):

Xpresskit KIBMW Key Interface Module:

Xpresskit DLPK Doorlock Module:

Thanks for looking guys! I'll post up updates as stuff progress!

mlee4984 · 11-07-2012, 07:43 AM

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smyles · 11-07-2012, 09:53 AM

I'd rather have a Webasto or its equivalent installed, esp. given it's a dealer installed option (?) elsewhere.

denaliman · 11-07-2012, 10:43 AM

I don't think you can install a remote starter if you have comfort access. That is what I was told when I was looking. Maybe something has changed?

949Banker · 12-15-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

I'd rather have a Webasto or its equivalent installed, esp. given it's a dealer installed option (?) elsewhere.

Anymore info/links regarding webasto? I haven't purchased the viper system for the e70 and probably won't ever if this is a better option.

RaTeD ///M · 12-16-2012, 09:55 PM

Where I live autostart is like a necessity and major of everyone that buys the car gets one and most dealerships offer it as an incentive. I have the Drone mobile app with compustar.

Daddy Wagon · 12-18-2012, 12:43 AM

Does the drone app work with comfort access?

RCse53_4.4 · 01-15-2013, 11:12 PM

Hi, I've got an 02 X5 e53 4.4. I live in Michigan and am also considering a remote car starter. I've heard horror stories about after market remote starters. Are there options for BMWs that are reliable?

Glacier · 01-17-2013, 07:04 PM

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What is comfort access?

11-06-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
949Banker Private Drives: E46 JB M3 Vert \| E92 AW 335Xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DSM missin the OC Posts: 67 iTrader: (1)	Remote Start DIY for E70 X5s and E46 M3s Yup, I'm going to take the plunge. I've always been very anti-remote start...Thinking it had no purpose to serve when I was back home in Cali, plus the fact that when running remote start you only really warm up the engine oil and not the entirety of the fluids in other components of the car. Yes I've read the user manuals of each car and BMW does not want us to use these things whatsoever. I get it because of anti-idling laws in Europe...So what's the use? To look cool? Ugh... So why now? Well apparently...over here in IA, you can get a ticket if you got snow floating off of a running car. Plus, it seriously would be really nice if the windows were defrosted and lastly a warm seat to get in before driving 35 miles to work. At the moment, I already got the diagrams to do proper bypassing for the E46 M3. The following items I'll be using are: Viper 5904 Security with Remote Start: Viper SmartStart (iPhone integration): Viper 556UW Universal Transponder Anti-Theft Bypass Can't wait for those items to come in and I'll publish a DIY as I get them and will update this thread. Now for the E70, I still haven't found any good info about actual installation for it. I've seen a bunch of people using an assortment of goods and also have posted youtube vids. No DIYs...I might have to ask some help with this and will takes notes to share with everyone. For the time being, I know these are the things I'll be needing for the install: Viper 4704 Remote Start: Viper SmartStart (iPhone integration): Xpresskit KIBMW Key Interface Module: Xpresskit DLPK Doorlock Module: Thanks for looking guys! I'll post up updates as stuff progress! __________________ 03 Jet Black E46 M3 Vert \|\| 08 Alpine White E92 335xi MFest \|\| TheSHOP \|\| STM \|\| Southbay Autohaus \|\| EAS AG Forged \|\| StilundMacht \|\| BavX \|\| Hardware Motorsport \|\| Team Leche
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11-07-2012, 09:53 AM	#3
smyles Private First Class Drives: X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	I'd rather have a Webasto or its equivalent installed, esp. given it's a dealer installed option (?) elsewhere.

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denaliman Private Drives: 2013 BMW X6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	I don't think you can install a remote starter if you have comfort access. That is what I was told when I was looking. Maybe something has changed?

12-18-2012, 12:43 AM	#7
Daddy Wagon Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X5 35d Black w/ Cinnamon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Does the drone app work with comfort access?

01-15-2013, 11:12 PM	#8
RCse53_4.4 Registered Drives: 2002 X5 e53 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Hi, I've got an 02 X5 e53 4.4. I live in Michigan and am also considering a remote car starter. I've heard horror stories about after market remote starters. Are there options for BMWs that are reliable?

01-17-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
Glacier New Member Drives: 2004 X5 4.8is Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Subscribed... What is comfort access?