Dan - Eagan (St.Paul), MN
Jul 11, 2012
Got my Viper 4204 installed in my 2011 Scion XB after I got a quote from Toyota to install the factory one that only had about 40 to 80 feet of range.
My coworker suggested Viper and to be honest I was a bit skeptical, but as I live in St.Paul Mn and work on a campus that has up to 7,500 other people here at any given time, knowing that I was able to start my car from either my desk or just having to walk the 50 feet from my desk to the window to send the signal from my 2way remote. I firmly believe this product was worth the investment.
Ken - Minnesota
Feb 12, 2012
I like the Viper remote start. However, I have to agree with some other posters about the poor button design. You absolutely have to enable the button lock feature to prevent accidentally button pushes. With the buttons locked, I frequently hear the buzz indicating a button was pushed when it is in my pocket or even when I removing my key from the cars ignition. Even with the button lock feature enabled, I managed to accidentally restart the car once when I was turning the motor off and getting out of the car.
Works great...the range is fantastic...
Good product......just a few questions, like how do i lock my remote? And is the status led on the control center always suppose to be blinking?
k Bismarck ND
Oct 19, 2011
only issues i have is that it is very sensitive. If you have it in your pocket everytime you lift you leg or bend down it beeps. Very annoying sometimes with the slightest movements
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 08, 2011
I absolutely love this product, I've been using it now for about 8 months. Cools the car in the summer and warms it up in the winter. No problems what so ever, I got it installed at the local Best Buy for a great price.
Fred belleville,mi
Jul 21, 2011
The only thing bad about this system is the remote. At least once a day it goes off in my pocket because a key or some other item has hit a key. That means if your lucky the warning goes off. But usually my car starts. The remote keys need to have a protective rim around each key so you cannot accidently hit a key.
Great product, the only issue I have is with the physical remote. Have accidently started the car several times just by grabbing the remote from pocket or wife grabbing from purse.
jon minnesota
Feb 19, 2011
very nice to have especially in minnesota winters
Kerry Springfield illinois
Jan 26, 2011
It's a very good product but there needs to be some kind of slider over the buttons because they are sooooo sensitive. Other than that, it's great!
Jeff Grand Forks, ND
Jan 26, 2011
This is a great product. Always had good luck with viper remote starts. The only troubles with it was the company that had installed it in my 2008 Kia Sedona. They did not know what they were doing. They were a authourized dealer to install. They mess it up worst than it went in. So on that note i rate the product a 4 star and the installers a 0.
R.W. - Coventry, RI
Jan 23, 2011
Bought this to replace a factory remote start system in a Toyota. The Toyota system never worked right and Toyota wouldn't repair it. This new Viper system works GREAT. Very long range and nice to have the 2 way communication when you can't see the vehicle. Have had NO problems what so ever. Definitely recommend to all who want a reliable, quality product.
Dave - Geneseo, IL
Dec 15, 2010
Have had the unit for over a year and it still works as advertised. Deducted one star due to sensitive nature of remote buttons. Can not carry remote in pocket because even the slightest bump the the car will unlock or start. The remote was poorly designed from this standpoint. Viper should incorporate a remote disable feature or cover.
Really like starting my car from my office. No need to go to the lobby to start it, has great distenence to it.
pknipper - New Hampshire
Nov 18, 2010
Four hour install with Best Buy in Portsmouth NH. It was quick and really pays for itself. With my Protege5, I just needed to spend extra $24.95 (with $300 system) for this model. It's really nice to be able to start it up on cold days and even five minutes before going anywhere just to make sure I'm not running the engine cold. I've tested as far as 1,000ft out of sight location and the car started just fine. The 2-way confirmation is great for this. Knowing that I don't need to crawl out of bed, put my boots and jacket on just to start my car during winter is a life saver! Summer time I'm sure will be great when it's in the 90+ and need to cool down the car before getting out of work.
mustafa kuwait
Sep 13, 2010
it is very good if 2 remotes with LED GHOST LIGHT please contact with me with new viper products
Ricky - Newfield, NY
Feb 11, 2010
I have had other Viper products, but this one works great. I live in Upstate New York where the weather is cold. It is great to be in my home and start the car and know that it is started. The same goes for at work, to be able to sit in my office and start my car and then come out to a warm and ready to drive vehicle. My only wishes were that they installed the trunk release and that the unit came with 2 two-way remotes instead of one 2-way and one 1-way. But overall this is a GREAT product and I would highly recommend it and will.
Becca - St. Paul, MN
Feb 02, 2010
This was a great investment! I use it all the time and like the distance range on the 2-way remote. Only thing I need to look into, is the rear defogger not automatically going on when I start it wtih the remote. I read in the manual that this can be added, so I will need to check with Best Buy on that. Great product and as always, great service at Best Buy!
Sylvia~Omaha, NE
Jan 18, 2010
I have had this remote for just over a year now. I replaced the batteries once so far, and no problems. Installation was done by Best Buy within a 4 hour period. It has been a terrific product for the very nasty winter this year. Range is great, starts from anywhere in my home, from the checkout line at the store, and from inside work.
I was trying to find information about a blue LED light flashing inside the car, but upon reading the above review, it appears that I simply need to use the 1-way remote to turn it off. Thank you for that piece of information Teresa!
Tim- Dubuque Ia.
Jan 10, 2010
A very good remote start, very good range ,I had my car parked at the shopping mall, was in a store at the otherside of the malll the car started no problem going through numerous walls ,love the features the keypad lock is very nice.prevents unwanted commands while the transmitter is in your pocket.everything works beautiful .Lee the installer at Best Buy in Dubuque Ia. did an excellent job.
I purchased this unit in Jan. 2009 and overall, it's a good product. I have had a few glitches with it, had to get a new "brain" within the first month and have brought my car back to Best Buy a few times for adjustments, but they have been extremely helpful in assisting me in using my remote starter to its full capability. After reading the manual, I found out that you can "lock" the remote and that way you cannot inadvertently start your car. You must unlock the remote in order to activate any button on the remote. It's kind of a pain, but now I don't have to worry about accidentally starting the car by bumping the remote in my purse or pocket. Note: this only works on the 2-way remote and must be programmed by the installer. I used the smart start last winter and it worked well. No worries in the morning on super cold days about starting my car. I also like the blue blinking light that comes on when the car is locked- I think it deters thieves from breaking in since it looks like the car is armed. (however, if your battery in the remote dies, and your car is "armed" the blinking light will stay on until unlocked by a remote - a good time to use the 2nd 1-way remote to get the light to turn off). This product is great for mid-westerners that deal with super cold winters with lots of snow and ice--barely had to scrap my car last winter. :D
Squirl - Minneapolis, MN
Sep 11, 2009
I have owned two Viper remote starters in my life. The only reason i got rid of the other one was because i bought a new car. This product is good overall. I only have small problems with it. no LCD screen, and the battery life is terrible. Not to mention that when i lock my car i get this beep that last about 10 seconds. I still say it's a good buy overall
Ryan - Calgary, Ab. Canada
Jul 02, 2009
Bought the unit about 6 months ago for my SUV. One noticable concern is the sensitivity of the remote control. Simply bending down with the key fob in my front pocket starts my car unexpected. This becomes a big pain when it occurs time after time. Went back to the retailer and they indicated they had many customers with this same concern. Other than that, the unit works great.
Roger - Michigan
Feb 01, 2009
I just had a 5301 installed. The installer set the remote to start the car with two key presses, so no issues with the keypad. You can also lock the keypad. So far, so good.
Stuart G. from Anchorage, Alaska
Jan 03, 2009
I really like this Remote Start. This is my first one. I have to tell you the Keypad is so sensitive and will start your vehicle with an inadvertant touch. Other than that it works as advertised. I wish the troubleshooting section would mention if your remote will not start, the first thing to do is remove the battery. This reset fixed the only problem I have had with my remote.
Vern Michigan Dec 24 2008
Dec 24, 2008
I just had the 5301 installed. The whole process was smooth, the installation from a professional in town was clean. The unit worked as expected. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
This is a brand new product at my local electronic store, my truck was the first to have it installed. It took 4 hrs to install. At the store it worked perfectly, when I brought it home I noticed several glitches, brought it in the next day and noticed they had the 4202 in stock, asked about the differences between the two, had the 4102 removed and had the 4202 installed. I am glad I did, the price difference at the store was only $50, for $50 more you get the 2-way remote that tells you if your car is on and if the button you just pressed worked (doors lock and unlock), no guessing. The range is great, I wake up in the morning and start my car from inside the house with no problems. The remote even tells you how cold/hot it is in your car, the 4102 does not. The 4202 only comes with 1 2-way remote, the other is a 1-way. I did have to bring in my truck after 2 weeks of having the remote installed, the installers told me the brain needed to be replaced, the installers were great, they fixed it in less than an hour and at no extra cost.
Andy - Chesapeake, VA
Oct 26, 2008
Works as advertised. I had it installed at BestBuy and the service technician had some problems getting it to "talk" to the car properly and program the system to use the remotes but it was solved after a call to Vipers customer service that they use.