Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

Yes, factory features will be retained. Most of those features don't have anything to do with the factory alarm anyways. Changing settings on aftermarket alarms such as Viper are simple, it's just a combination of opening/closing doors, cycling through menus using the valet button and pressing a button on the remote.

Example to make the parking lights constant instead of flashing when remote starting... open door, turn key to on then back off, press and hold the valet button until the led flashes three times, then press the valet button 4 times, then once more and hold it, press lock on the transmitter, let go of valet button...close the door. done.

As for the new alarm question you had, I've never used it, but heard about it. Sounds great though, and just as good as the other responder ones. I might have to upgrade and get it myself!

Originally Posted by f5fstop

True, but one added "feature," is the doors automatically lock after the vehicle is started now with the Viper installed; at least on mine. If you stop and put in park, the doors unlock and will lock automatically when shifted back into gear. It's like the Viper added a lock function 3 seconds after starting the vehicle.

DEI, what other functions can be changed? They didn't give me a list of what could be changed on how to reprogram the unit.

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

Yeah, the ignition lock/unlock can be turned off, if you want to keep it the factory way. Check out this guide, features you can change start on page 42.

http://www.directeddealers.com/manua...564V_07-05.pdf

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Only thing transmitted via Satellite on Onstar is the signal from the GPS satellites to the Onstar module. Voice communications are via digital verizon network, and one 6.1 version modules and older, there is an Analog backup via Verizon.
When you place a call on Onstar you go out via the little black antenna that is attached to the black wart on top of the H3. The wart contains the XM and the Onstar GPS antennas. (Wart is the engineering term for the three-phase antenna.:fdance: )
When you initiate a call to Onstar and ask for your location, the Onstar operator pings the Onstar module which has your location via the GPS system.

As for which is better. Lojack relies (or used to rely) on the local police having the equipment, which LoJack gave them to track. Smaller police departments did not have the equipment, so if the vehicle was stolen in the middle of nowhere (like Moab:p ), no way to locate the vehicle.
Onstar can locate almost anywhere there is voice communications via Verizon or one of their contracted service providers they offer for roaming.
If you are in a parking garage, you might be able to obtain cell service, but you will most likely lose GPS coverage. My Garmin, which is twice as sensitive as the GPS used in the vehicle, can't receive satellite coverage in a building with multiple floors or with metal/concrete ceiling, unless it is near a window or large opening. Near a large window or opening, the GPS might be able to get a signal from one or two satellites which will give your location pretty close.
Now, if Lojack has switched to GPS satellites, they will have the same limitations as Onstar.

Best feature of Onstar (versus first year free) is no special equipment is required by the Law, and the operators can track the police right to the vehicle. They also have a good reputation with the police. Onstar's range is only limited by the cell phone coverage, and with the older units (6.1 and older), with the capability of analog service, the coverage (until next year when analog goes completely away) is pretty darn good in the USA.

Originally Posted by H3HUMMER

I know about VERIZON they suck trust me.:beerchug: 6 year merger:mad:
GTE AND BELL ALANTIC :(

Originally Posted by aetherH3

I went down to Circuit City to get some information on the DEI Valet 561R and they fed me some BS about needing a Python alarm and two different bypasses. Out the door would have been ~$450... For that i would rather walk outside, start my car, go inside and have a glass of OJ while its warming up.

Originally Posted by Directed Electronics email response

A reply to your request has been made:
Ticket Number: 125954304

The Reply:
hi The Valet 561T uses the factory remote..

[b]ORIGINAL REQUEST:[/n]
Can you tell me if DEI offers a remote start system that utilizes the original OEM key fob remote and not a DEI remote? Vehicle: 2006 Hummer H3.

Originally Posted by aetherH3

All i want is Remote start... THATS IT!!! i don't want an alarm because frankly, i don't need one in my town. Its small enough and i live in a remote enough area, i just leave my doors unlocked sometimes for fun! :clapping:

Honestly though, i just want remote start... any suggestions? i called some audio install places and one quoted me 350 for the Valet unit installed... Still high considering its a 75.00 unit.

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

Ouch, $780. The clifford matrix rsx 3.5 msrp is $600, but I think dealers get it for something like $200-$250. I bought mine new for $230. I imagine the sst is similar in pricing, quite the markup!

Originally Posted by marin8703

With this new alarm i got, when its armed, and i put the key in the ignition, the alarm starts sounding, but the engine starts fine. Isnt it supposed to be dissbaled?

Originally Posted by marin8703

Also, the factory alarm is basically still active and i can use it instead of the viper. I tried the same thing on it and the car started. Doesnt the factory alarm dissable the starter or fuel pump or something?

Originally Posted by H3.007

Do you have DEI's number?

Originally Posted by H3.007

I just spoke with the dealership from which I bought my H3. They told me they are very, very wary of remote starters as they can damage or interrupt proper computer system and systems communication on the H3s and many other vehicles. Their response is below:

"I distrust aftermarket remote start systems - period.

Over the years, I have had bad experiences with them both in malfunctions of the units themselves, and collateral damages that they can cause. If one of these systems were to damage any other system in your vehicle, your warranty would be void on that system. Furthermore, if there is even the doubt that the remote start system caused collateral failure your warranty of that failure would be called into question.

Additionally, if you were to defeat the factory theft system in order to make the aftermarket remote start system function (as most of them do) there may be insurance ramifications if you vehicle were ever stolen.

Overall these are my feelings. Although the remote start feature is sure convenient (especially in the winter months) vehicles have become so advanced that any ?foreign? system becomes an unwelcome system (as it does not play well with the others). Your H3 speaks across a class 2 data line where all of the modules (read- computers) ?speak? to each other and ?handshake?. Just as if in a verbal conversation with a group of people, you would not be able to understand someone speaking Mandarin Chinese."

This guy has been very helpful in the past. Is he being overly cautious or is there real concern here? I'd hate to blow the warranty.

Thx!