[aeropatel]

I bought this mod about 8 months ago and have had it installed for six months. It is working just fine.
A couple of answers to above questions
1/ the old key fob does get disassembled but nothing is damaged. It is fully reversible
2/ the battery is not needed in the old remote for the chip to be read by the old lock cylinder.
3/ the physical key does not have to be cut. The blade is removed from the old remote and not CUT and is inserted and left "on" with a cover over it so you cannot see it is even there.
4/ the start button starts the car when you push and hold it. My car does not require the brake pedal to be pushed but some years do and this is accommodated with the kit.
5/ the accessory mode comes on by simply pushing start for a moment and not holding it till it starts.
6/ when you walk away from the car the locks auto lock and when you return they auto unlock
7/ if your battery were to die then you have several options - 1/ call AAA and they will get it open in 2 min, 2/ keep your old 2nd key in a hidden magnetic box somewhere on the car to unlock it manually, 3/ go to a locksmith and have the new remotes backup key cut to work as I did
Let me know if you have any other questions

This is really useful info, thanks!! My biggest gripe was keeping the original key in the car. However, if a local locksmith was able to cut the blank to match the original key then the install is less risky in my eyes.

They do have a new version out now that is easier to install.

Any additional info on this Robin? Do you have any install document/video you can share? I'd like to see how it compares to the original version.

I don’t see what the big deal is with having to turn the key to start the car. It’s “old school,” but that fits with the other old tech in the rest of the car. For a long time, Ferrari made you turn the key AND push the Start button which is a bigger “nuisance.”

A lot of work for what is essentially a useless mod in my opinion.

To be honest, my reason to do this mod would have nothing to do with the push to start option. I want to do it simply to get rid of the god forsaken OEM keyfob. The range is absolutely horrible and is an eyesore to look at. I love turning the key manually every morning but if I am able to upgrade the keyfob to be on par with today's remotes then I'm willing to sacrifice the joy of turning the key.

 

[Catmanv2]

I confess my Jag has keyless entry and start, and it's one of those things that I never really rated but now I have it....

Added to my list:
Auto dimming mirrors
Electrically adjusted and folder mirrors
Parking sensors

C

 

[Yuanteng]

this is the installation video of the push start!

 

[pnemethy]

this is the installation video of the push start!

This makes the install a lot easier then the one I did. Where I had to solder wires to the old remote. This looks much better going forward.

 

[RtDK]

yeah - you have to sacrifice a key from what i recall in the pdf they sent me. and the key you sacrifice, you basically leave it in pieces in the car. not sure im down with that ..lol

anywho - you guys should buy this key case i jus got. it is literally the ONLY GT key case available (aside from that blue leather one from the dealer). nice for 30 bux ..and i notice ive shut my yap about the GT key ever since!haha

Looks like the key could slide out through the blade sleeve. Do you have issues with it staying on?

 

[Chris C]

I bought this mod about 8 months ago and have had it installed for six months. It is working just fine.
A couple of answers to above questions
1/ the old key fob does get disassembled but nothing is damaged. It is fully reversible
2/ the battery is not needed in the old remote for the chip to be read by the old lock cylinder.
3/ the physical key does not have to be cut. The blade is removed from the old remote and not CUT and is inserted and left "on" with a cover over it so you cannot see it is even there.
4/ the start button starts the car when you push and hold it. My car does not require the brake pedal to be pushed but some years do and this is accommodated with the kit.
5/ the accessory mode comes on by simply pushing start for a moment and not holding it till it starts.
6/ when you walk away from the car the locks auto lock and when you return they auto unlock
7/ if your battery were to die then you have several options - 1/ call AAA and they will get it open in 2 min, 2/ keep your old 2nd key in a hidden magnetic box somewhere on the car to unlock it manually, 3/ go to a locksmith and have the new remotes backup key cut to work as I did
Let me know if you have any other questions View attachment 132357

Hello....I just recently had the keyless remote installed as well. I'm wondering if you see the same couple annoying issues, or if it's something with my install. 1) the passenger door doesn't seem to unlock with the remote. it will lock, but not unlock. The driver door is just fine. 2) the "extract you key" chime comes on both when opening the door to get in or get out of the car now...and stays on until you actually close the door. Its very annoying. is there a way to cut that feature off?

 

[Catmanv2]

Have you checked the settings in the NIT for the door unlocking? Sounds like you've got it set to driver's door only....

Can't help the chime, but I suspect you're stuck with it unless you can find the sensor contacts in the ignition barrel.

C

 

[yoshi]

Hello. I have installed this kit, but I cannot lock / unlock it. You can use the buttons on the remote control, but they will not lock when you get out of the car or unlock when you approach the car. The main unit has a connector for connecting the two antennas, but they are connected correctly. I'm contacting supplier support, but it's not supported.

 

[yoshi]

Hello.
The lock / unlock issue mentioned above has not been resolved, but there is another issue.
In the case of a genuine key, the foot lamp lights up when unlocked, but turns off when the key is turned to the ON position. In the case of this push start kit, the engine starts with one push, but the foot lamp goes out for a moment and turns on again. If you lightly press the push button once to make it ACC, it disappears, but you need to push it twice to start the engine. Does anyone have a similar problem?

 

[pnemethy]

Hello , I installed it about a year ago and it works flawlessly. No lights and always unlocks and locks. Some of the car settings can change how the remote reacts. For example you can have the divers only unlock or both with the remote. If the walk up unlock and walk away lock is not working then the antenna connections have to be checked and the location they are mounted.

 

[Robin Elliott]

Hello , I installed it about a year ago and it works flawlessly. No lights and always unlocks and locks. Some of the car settings can change how the remote reacts. For example you can have the divers only unlock or both with the remote. If the walk up unlock and walk away lock is not working then the antenna connections have to be checked and the location they are mounted. View attachment 135354

Your set up looks awesome!

 

[yoshi]

Hello , I installed it about a year ago and it works flawlessly. No lights and always unlocks and locks. Some of the car settings can change how the remote reacts. For example you can have the divers only unlock or both with the remote. If the walk up unlock and walk away lock is not working then the antenna connections have to be checked and the location they are mounted. View attachment 135354

Hello , I installed it about a year ago and it works flawlessly. No lights and always unlocks and locks. Some of the car settings can change how the remote reacts. For example you can have the divers only unlock or both with the remote. If the walk up unlock and walk away lock is not working then the antenna connections have to be checked and the location they are mounted. View attachment 135354

Thank you for your reply. The two antenna wires are connected to the main unit, but they do not respond at all when approaching or moving away. The purchaser said that it is set by pressing the lock on the remote control and the button on the trunk at the same time for 3 seconds, but it is useless. Also, I think the main unit is out of order. As for the foot lamp, when you press the engine start button to start the engine, the unlock alarm sounds twice outside, so it seems that it is unlocked with the start button for some reason.

 

[pnemethy]

Thank you for your reply. The two antenna wires are connected to the main unit, but they do not respond at all when approaching or moving away. The purchaser said that it is set by pressing the lock on the remote control and the button on the trunk at the same time for 3 seconds, but it is useless. Also, I think the main unit is out of order. As for the foot lamp, when you press the engine start button to start the engine, the unlock alarm sounds twice outside, so it seems that it is unlocked with the start button for some reason.

Sounds like the plugs or wires are messed up. Can you take a picture of the box with the wires and I can compare it to mine? Also, what install instructions did they give you? Lastly, when I first installed mine it was doing some odd things as well. I disconnected it and made sure the ground wire was well connected, I used the screw on the bottom of the fuse panel. Then I turned everything back on and it has all worked fine since.

 

[yoshi]

Sounds like the plugs or wires are messed up. Can you take a picture of the box with the wires and I can compare it to mine? Also, what install instructions did they give you? Lastly, when I first installed mine it was doing some odd things as well. I disconnected it and made sure the ground wire was well connected, I used the screw on the bottom of the fuse panel. Then I turned everything back on and it has all worked fine since.

Thank you for your reply.
I installed it by referring to the pdf manual and YouTube. By the way, the ground is taken from the ground of the fuse box as per the manual. Currently, the problem is that the lock does not work at all when approaching and when moving away, and the car automatically unlocks once or twice every 10 times when the engine starts. Lock / unlock / trunk open / engine start works fine with the remote control.
Thank you very much for your kind consultation.
I am in trouble because the support of the purchaser does not support me at all, so it is very helpful.

 

[timado404]

what in the Sam Hell

 

[BlackMasi]

Too lazy to turn a key? You guys really buy all kinds of crap from the Chinese...

 

[ChrisNLBC]

Too lazy to turn a key? You guys really buy all kinds of crap from the Chinese...

I thought the same thing. No way I am installing that or the climate control control panel.

I have the Gen 1 Aucar radio and have to say, its been solid and no issues. But its not my daily driver. Thats about as far as I will go with these add ons.

 

[xcalibull]

I’m with BlackMasi, seems like a big mess just to avoid turning the key.....

 

[Robin Elliott]

Too lazy to turn a key? You guys really buy all kinds of crap from the Chinese...

What kind of phone do you have? lol, It's Chinese crap too...

 

[DSGT]

What kind of phone do you have? lol, It's Chinese crap too...

Nokia ? Samsung ? Sony ? .. not everything is made in China ..though “most“ of everything else seems to be nowadays ..
I have B&O, McIntosh, and Nakamichi stereo equipment in the house , the main TV is B&0 ( the other ones are Sony, Samsung, and Pioneer ), all of our kitchen and other household appliances are either German, French, Italian, or American ( US ) .. so there is a way to avoid Chinese products, if you really try ( and willing to spend a lot more for them ..) but I do have an iPhone and an IPad , so I have not escaped entirely ..

I do believe China does make some high end products, but the cheaper the gizmos are, the crappier , IMO.