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expiredEragorn | Staff posted Nov 20, 2022 6:20 AM

Best Buy Totaltech Members: Compustar 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation

$140

$470

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Best Buy has for their Totaltech Members: Compustar 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Staff Member Eragorn for finding this deal.

Note: To access this deal, Totaltech Membership is required. Membership is $199.99/year. At checkout if installation & setup services are available in your area then you can schedule the free installation. Availability may vary by location.

Compustar 2-Way Remote Start Features:
  • Start your car from up to 3,000 feet away
  • Compatible with most vehicles with automatic transmission
  • Includes timed start, cold and hot temperature start, valet mode, and stop-and-go mode.

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $110 lower (44% savings) than the current sale price of $249.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 1,800 ratings at Best Buy.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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Best Buy has for their Totaltech Members: Compustar 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Staff Member Eragorn for finding this deal.

Note: To access this deal, Totaltech Membership is required. Membership is $199.99/year. At checkout if installation & setup services are available in your area then you can schedule the free installation. Availability may vary by location.

Compustar 2-Way Remote Start Features:
  • Start your car from up to 3,000 feet away
  • Compatible with most vehicles with automatic transmission
  • Includes timed start, cold and hot temperature start, valet mode, and stop-and-go mode.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $110 lower (44% savings) than the current sale price of $249.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 1,800 ratings at Best Buy.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Model: Compustar - 2-Way Remote Start System - Installation Required

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MaZx
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Non-TotalTech Members price is $249.99. I have had this since 2018. So far so good!
PocketsThick
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You must not live in a cold weather area. Being able to start up your car while inside, when your car is covered in snow, and freezing cold. That's the use case.
Juan2049
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Insane deal! I think the best this has ever been was $120 2 years ago. I've got this installed on 4 cars so far, and it has never failed me.

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Nov 20, 2022 10:36 PM
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vabrunoNov 20, 2022 10:36 PM
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Quote from firebirdude :
You need a package that includes the CMX brain. This package uses the DC3. Additionally, you'll need the DAS-II sensor for manual trans. This [ebay.com] and this [amazon.com] is about the cheapest it's going to get. A bit more if you want remotes like these with 2-way or longer range. This [ebay.com] package includes the T12, which is a friggin BEAST.
This WILL work in a Q5, but you'll have to give up a factory key to the install to be buried in the dash. You'll also need the ADS-THR-AU3 harness. Proof [idatalink.com]
Was on sale last week.
1000% compatible with the Traverse. I'd recommend the ADS-THR-GM13 harness too.
The Drone package deal is better suited for that.
The DC3 brain.
See my comment above about the 18. Same exact install.
Yup. See my comment above about the manual transmission.
Can you point me to which harness accessory I would need to purchase as well for the 2020 Chevy Traverse. Also will Best Buy install this as their free install ??
Nov 20, 2022 10:43 PM
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ChuV6998Nov 20, 2022 10:43 PM
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Quote from litotiger :
Good deal but my car is not compatible. Here is the link for compatible checker https://www.compustar.com/system-builder/
Link not working. Tried looking under their "system builder" page for this model but it didn't show up for my vehicle. 🤷🏼 ♀️
Last edited by ChuV6998 November 20, 2022 at 02:58 PM.
Nov 20, 2022 10:55 PM
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sushigaidenNov 20, 2022 10:55 PM
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Quote from ChuV6998 :
Link not working. Tried looking under their "system builder" page but this model but it didn't show up for my vehicle. 🤷🏼 ♀️

Link works, what vehicle you have?
Nov 20, 2022 10:58 PM
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ChuV6998Nov 20, 2022 10:58 PM
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Quote from sushigaiden :
Link works, what vehicle you have?
09 Infiniti FX35
Nov 20, 2022 11:10 PM
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toolplusNov 20, 2022 11:10 PM
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Glassdoor reports base pay for a car audio installer is $19 a hour.
https://www.glassdoor.com/Hourly-...KO9,28.htm
Nov 20, 2022 11:11 PM
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sushigaidenNov 20, 2022 11:11 PM
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Quote from ChuV6998 :
Link not working. Tried looking under their "system builder" page for this model but it didn't show up for my vehicle. 🤷🏼 ♀️
Alarm is always compatible, just need additional hardware. It just doesn't have a plug and play harness for your car so the brain will have to be tied into your car. BestBuy isn't the place.
Nov 20, 2022 11:19 PM
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Frango1Nov 20, 2022 11:19 PM
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Quote from pr84me :
Makes sense...now u got me thinking lol...I'm still gonna pull the trigger...sounds like a once a year kinda sale
Yep, about this time, most every yr. Got 2 installed almost exactly 2 yrs ago, use them all the time (pretty much daily, from late Nov-March) still working great

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Nov 20, 2022 11:21 PM
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Frango1Nov 20, 2022 11:21 PM
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Quote from badpotato :
I have an old Clifford remote start on my 2004 ram. It sucks. Do you think the install would include disabling the old remote start?
They did that on my Tundra, NC.
Nov 20, 2022 11:48 PM
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GreenKite4385Nov 20, 2022 11:48 PM
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Can I do this myself with a plug and play harness? I've been trying to find information, I've searched for a harness for 2003 Camry but I haven't found any. Would it have to be spliced into the wiring on steering wheel or can you just unplug and replace plugs?
Nov 21, 2022 12:24 AM
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KashaniSaysFuChizNov 21, 2022 12:24 AM
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I ordered this for shipping but didn't get an option for installation scheduling.
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Nov 21, 2022 12:31 AM
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Quote from vabruno :
Can you point me to which harness accessory I would need to purchase as well for the 2020 Chevy Traverse. Also will Best Buy install this as their free install ??
This is the harness. [crutchfield.com] It's not absolutely required for remote start installation, but it'll prevent them from cutting into many factory wires. Less for the dealership to complain about and less possibilities for something to go wrong (poor connection/cold solder/etc).
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Can I pm you about some alarm install questions?
Sure
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Quote from GreenKite4385 :
Can I do this myself with a plug and play harness? I've been trying to find information, I've searched for a harness for 2003 Camry but I haven't found any. Would it have to be spliced into the wiring on steering wheel or can you just unplug and replace plugs?
There's no T-Harness for that vehicle. You'd have to wire-to-wire it at the steering column. And let me warn you, this is not a fun vehicle for install. Absolutely not recommended if it's your first time.
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09 Infiniti FX35
Fully compatible. Enjoy!
Nov 21, 2022 12:41 AM
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vabrunoNov 21, 2022 12:41 AM
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Quote from firebirdude :
This is the harness. [crutchfield.com] It's not absolutely required for remote start installation, but it'll prevent them from cutting into many factory wires. Less for the dealership to complain about and less possibilities for something to go wrong (poor connection/cold solder/etc).
Sure
So if I purchase that harness and but this alarm from Best Buy will they install it being there site says it's not compatible in still a bit confused
Nov 21, 2022 12:49 AM
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jcab2002Nov 21, 2022 12:49 AM
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I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue that has two key fobs that stopped working at the same time. The only way the car works at all is by using a manual key in the driver side door and holding the key fob directly on top of the push button. I don't want to replace either one of them because I'm skeptical that they broke at the same time and it's way too much money.

Would this work to fix my problem? Or might there be something else?
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Nov 21, 2022 12:59 AM
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Exotic_JungleNov 21, 2022 12:59 AM
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Quote from LavenderPolice259 :
I also have a TT membership. I am willing to help out anyone that wants it. I am really spooked on someone not paying up so I can place the order and then I would get receive the money and we can stay in contact through cell until after your installation is finished (enough time for me to cash it out so that there is no funny business).
In Cali, my total is $150.84
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