Why did I have to buy two? Why did I have to buy two of these "add-ons" at $39.33/each for my 2014 Town and Country mini-van? (I am having a Viper car alarm installed.)

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Importatore · Accepted Answer

My assumption is that you had multiple add ons to the viper system you have installed?

Musiclover · Answer

No all the hard work is free my little friend. We all need some how make mony. Have a good day

Bluevmax92 · Answer

I can't say for sure but I'd probably say that one is needed for each power door, if you have 2 power doors... That's my best guess

Wallski · Answer

Double check with your Best Buy technician who will install, and ask why. If not satisfied with their response, call the Best Buy technicians at Geneva, Il. they are very knowledgeable.

Ramjettt · Answer

I don't know about your Mini van but my truck needed a relay, and a hood switch for the security side of the remote start. both were around $40.00 If someone opens the hood it turns the car off so they can't steal it . The relay works with doors and hood to do the same.

Answered by Ramjettt 9 years ago

Ostar · Answer

Viper System does not come with the "Aux" button on the remote. So, wanting to keep the option of being able to pop up the trunk

paparocket · Answer

That's normal, some cars next extra parts, others don't.

JW1234 · Answer

Bestbuy doesn't clearly specify precisely on the receipt what this is for. I had this on my receipt twice also. However when I inquired about it the auto bay tech explained one fee is to install a bypass module for keyless entry/ignition and the other charge was to wire up factory alarm to remote start module and bypass. These two things have the same description on reciept and can raise questions obviously. I have done one remote start install once and will never do it ever again even though it was successful. It is a lot of work to do it right and the price I paid at Bestbuy was hands down the best price. Every other place has these undeclared add-ons also. However Bestbuy auto tech was very clear with me before I purchased the deal online that at time of install there would be this extra $40 fee and that was it.

Answered by JW1234 10 years ago

adobovSnedrA · Answer

The viper auto-start itself will work any car, but to allow for each vehicles unique start and security system, an add-on must be purchased to match your vehicle in order for it to work properly. If you were to go to the Viper website to purchase the auto-start, they would include those add-ons based on your vehicle and the final price would reflect those add-ons as well, but the final cost would most likely be more than what you would have paid for at Best Buy and you would still have to pay for the installation. I know that my final price WITH installation was less than what I would have paid going to the Viper site.

Answered by adobovSnedrA 10 years ago

Se833099 · Answer

I believe it is how they charged the labor. Just call and ask they are very friendly and knowledgeable.

cunningleonian · Answer

Hey There,

Hope you have been enjoying your Viper system as much as I have! When I had mine installed, I had to pay the $39.33 extra because the Viper system does not come with a specific use for the "Aux" button on the remote. So, wanting to keep the option of being able to pop my trunk remotely, I purchased the add on. I am guessing that is what happened in your scenario too.

“Why did I have to buy two? Why did I have to buy two of these "add-ons" at $39.33/each for my 2014 Town and Country mini-van? (I am having a Viper car alarm installed.)”

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