Security at idle

Pappy · 11-24-2006, 02:25 AM

Ok, a friend told me that he saw a Dodge CTD with a set up that would shut down an idling engine if someone opened the door with the alarm on.....Is this true or BS? The reason I ask, is I plan to let it idle on short runs to the store or whatever to take better care of the motor, and wanted the peice of mind that the truck should be there when I come back out. Any input?

sstockton · 11-24-2006, 04:25 AM

I'm not sure if there is a system like that or not. I know that there are some systems that let the truck keep running and you remove your key, if you don't have a key, you can't put the truck in gear, therefore it is hard to steal. That doesn't do a lot of good if you have a 6spd though. I am sure that there is some way to rig it up and make it work. Alarms are can be door handle activated. Its definitely do able.
Sean

Truckie · 11-24-2006, 12:37 PM

The alarm I had on my diesel and the one on the current truck is a remote starter and alarm system all in one.
If I get to a place I’m only going to be a little bit and want the truck to stay running I shut the truck off and get out and then restart it with the remote. You can open the door and it will stay running but if you touch the break or throttle it will shut off unless you have the proper key in the ignition and turned in the run position.

sstockton · 11-24-2006, 03:44 PM

That sounds like what I was thinking of. Who's remote start did you go with? I still want to put one on my truck.
Sean

Pappy · 11-24-2006, 06:07 PM

Are the New Rams equipped with chips in their keys? And, will alot of this work with the 6 spd's? I do know everyone is afraid to install auto start on a manual transmission truck. I guess there are people that would leave it in gear and try to auto start it.

Truckie · 11-24-2006, 10:55 PM

Here is the web site with some info on the system I have.
It is the Prestige system. The alarm starter system is the 2nd one.
http://www.aceelectronics.org/remotestart.htm

Pappy · 11-24-2006, 11:21 PM

Looks like a great system! Lots of features. I was mainly considering a 6 spd, but after driving both today the auto is looking favorable for me.:Thumbup:

11-24-2006, 02:25 AM	#1
Pappy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61 Points: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Security at idle Ok, a friend told me that he saw a Dodge CTD with a set up that would shut down an idling engine if someone opened the door with the alarm on.....Is this true or BS? The reason I ask, is I plan to let it idle on short runs to the store or whatever to take better care of the motor, and wanted the peice of mind that the truck should be there when I come back out. Any input?

11-24-2006, 04:25 AM	#2
sstockton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,513 Points: 20,436 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 59 Posts	I'm not sure if there is a system like that or not. I know that there are some systems that let the truck keep running and you remove your key, if you don't have a key, you can't put the truck in gear, therefore it is hard to steal. That doesn't do a lot of good if you have a 6spd though. I am sure that there is some way to rig it up and make it work. Alarms are can be door handle activated. Its definitely do able. Sean __________________ 2000 2500 reg. cab 4x4 auto 577hp 09 6.7L QC LB stick, 4x4. TOTAL PERFORMANCE DIESEL 707-545-FUEL (3835) www.totalperformancediesel.com

11-24-2006, 03:44 PM	#4
sstockton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,513 Points: 20,436 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 59 Posts	That sounds like what I was thinking of. Who's remote start did you go with? I still want to put one on my truck. Sean __________________ 2000 2500 reg. cab 4x4 auto 577hp 09 6.7L QC LB stick, 4x4. TOTAL PERFORMANCE DIESEL 707-545-FUEL (3835) www.totalperformancediesel.com

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11-24-2006, 12:37 PM	#3
Truckie TDG Mafia 57 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 1,606 Points: 1,769 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	The alarm I had on my diesel and the one on the current truck is a remote starter and alarm system all in one. If I get to a place I’m only going to be a little bit and want the truck to stay running I shut the truck off and get out and then restart it with the remote. You can open the door and it will stay running but if you touch the break or throttle it will shut off unless you have the proper key in the ignition and turned in the run position.

11-24-2006, 06:07 PM	#5
Pappy Member Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61 Points: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are the New Rams equipped with chips in their keys? And, will alot of this work with the 6 spd's? I do know everyone is afraid to install auto start on a manual transmission truck. I guess there are people that would leave it in gear and try to auto start it.

11-24-2006, 10:55 PM	#6
Truckie TDG Mafia 57 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 1,606 Points: 1,769 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Here is the web site with some info on the system I have. It is the Prestige system. The alarm starter system is the 2nd one. http://www.aceelectronics.org/remotestart.htm

11-24-2006, 11:21 PM	#7
Pappy Member Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61 Points: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like a great system! Lots of features. I was mainly considering a 6 spd, but after driving both today the auto is looking favorable for me.:Thumbup:

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