mikiejo

I am sad to report that the EVO-ALL module Fortin sent to my installer was the wrong size and they could not get it to work. Now Fortin refuses to ship a correct module for my RX directly to my installer. For some reason they have to go through a middle man in order to obtain the module. I don't understand why, but I am only a consumer who is quickly loosing my patience with the whole idea of ever getting a remote start system for my 2013 RX. Thanks to all you responded. I have no ill will toward Lexus, I just wish they would keep up with the competition and provide a remote start that actually works.

Lomo, My installer talked with Fortin and ordered the EVO-ALL by-pass module for my 2013 RX from them. He will install it next Tuesday the 8th of Oct. Since he installed a remote start system (Drone DR200) that doesn't allow the engine to remain running, he is going to remove his system and install the Fortin and not charge me the 3-4 hours of labor to swap out the systems. I only have to pay $88 which is the difference in price of the two modules. Wish me luck and I will let you know how it works out. Thanks again for heading me in the right direction. There is always information out there, but it takes a good person to relay it on to those looking for it.

Ok, thanks. I will talk with my installer.

lomo_55699, I am so glad that you were able to get your remote start to work properly. Would it be possible for you to have the company that installed your system and did some "old school" wiring give my installer a call/email and explain to them what they were able to do to get the remote start to work. I have a Drone DR2000 system which does not use a separate fob, but uses an app for my iPhone to do all the things my fob does, except to keep the engine running. If it is not an imposition, please have your installer email my installer at Darren@audiodesigncg.com. His facebook page is facebook.com/audiodesigns75. His phone is (904) 333-2322. Lexus did remove the system they installed, but I am still waiting on the refund check. Thanks again for the information. It gives me hope. I have contacted Lexus Customer Assistance, but they have not responded to my inquiry.

Hi, Paul. Nice thought. You should try to have more than one a day. I had a Drone DR2000 system installed in my RX after Lexus removed their system. And, yes it works with my iPhone. It does everything except keep the engine running. Now if someone -- I'm talking to you Lexus --can come with a fix so I can lock my doors, start my engine, know where my car is at all times, and have the engine continue to run while I open the door, enter and push the start/stop button. It can't be that difficult. Most American-made cars have them. My daughter and her husband both have Dodge cars and they have remote start on their key fob which works just like I wish Lexus would. I recently saw something on Lexus Drivers web site about a new Lexus remote system called Res+. It is $799 and works with your smart phone. Although they don't indicate that the engine will remain running after you open the doors. I asked my local Lexus dealer to research this system and if it works like I want, I will have the Drone system removed and have Lexus have another chance. I, like you, love Lexus. Their customer support is first rate and I have never had a major problem with any of the 8 Lexus cars I have owned. Paul, have a great day and if you stubble upon another idea, shoot it my way.

Thanks for the input, Paul. I understand the need for safety. However, I prefer to have the option to start my car at a distance and let it cool off, open my power door and load my groceries, and enter the car push the start/stop button and be on my way without having to restart the engine. Starting an engine requires energy, starting it twice within a few minutes is just plain wasteful. Lexus can do better than this. We pay $50k or more for these cars and they should make a remote starter that you don't have to restart your engine twice. The car remains locked until I open the door, so I can't foresee anyone jumping into my car when it is started. On my Cadillac SRX, I could start the engine from a long distance and the doors remain locked until I opened them. The car could not be put into gear unless you have the key fob and push the start/stop button. Thanks again for the input, Paul. I really do appreciate your thoughts on this issue.

I had my Lexus dealer install a remote start system in my new 2013 RX. What a disappointment! It won't start the engine unless you are within 10-15 feet and when you open the door either with the key fob or your hand, the engine turns off. I traded in a Cadillac SRX for this Lexus and it had a remote start that would lock and unlock the doors, open the power back door and start the engine. The engine would remain running until you pushed the start/stop button. All remote start vehicles I have knowledge of work the same. How come Lexus can't compete with a decent remote start system? Having to restart the engine upon entering the vehicle requires additional energy and is wasteful. At least my dealer agrees with me and has agreed to remove the Lexus remote system and refund my money.