Customer Ratings & Reviews

Within a week, the radio began automatically changing sources (radio to Bluetooth to CD to power off to aux, etc.) It would not stay on one source more than 15 seconds. I thought the radio was faulty. I'm glad I purchased the 2yr Geek Squad warranty although I had to wait 1.5 weeks to get an appointment to fix the radio. The tech told me the problem was not the radio but this interface module. They replaced the module and it works fine now. I would've given a higher review if I didn't have to ride around for 1.5 weeks with no music. I could not even power off the radio. The radio would turn on again and begin going thru the sources.

Came in the kit with the viper remote start. Only reason i bought this unit was to get the lcd remote. Threw it in the trash lol

This was part of the package deal that i bought which included the 2 Way Viper 4806V Remote Starter and the Geek Squad installation. First spoke to an installer to get all my queries clarified, scheduled installation and got this installed in my car. Its been more than 2 weeks and it works like a charm. This engine bypass module doesn't require a Key Wrap and solves the 128 Bit encryption of the cars having H Key. Would definitely recommend this product so that people can go ahead and use this to install remote starter without needing a key to be kept in the car.

Directed products are garbage this is my 2nd dball2 the first quit so I bought another installed in my vehicle and directed refuses access to firmware needed for my specific vehicle now I have to pay yet again for installation so they will flash my module. Buy a compustar system avoid directed products

Initially when starting vehicle with remote start car shuts off and the door will not unlock.

Not worth the money. Products stopped working within one year.

Just installed this today, so far it's working well. A little difficult to figure out what you need and how to program. For my 2007 Dodge Caliber, I needed this DB-All, an XL202 RF module, a CHTHD2 T-Harness R9, and an XKLoader2 to flash the firmware. I was using the XL202 one-way, which means I only sent signals from my factory key fob to the car and not from the car back to the fob, so I didn't need an antenna. Your needs may vary. On the wiring harness, they have part numbers on their site in the installation manuals. Use the make/model selector and find your installation manual. THOUROUGHLY READ THE MANUAL BEFORE ORDERING ANYTHING! As I said, this is rather tricky, and some models do not have a plug-n-play wiring harness, which would considerably increase installation time. I'm an industrial electrician, and even I didn't want to mess with splicing some 12-odd wires under the dash on my back... I had to check my ignition switch wiring harness inside of my steering column ahead of time to verify that the CHTHD2 would work. Again, do you research, this is not an off-the-cuff project. Directions for flashing the correct firmware to your DB-All are also on their site, along with the free IE add-in to do so. If you have trouble flashing, try setting compatibility mode for IE if you're using a newer version (it's in the troubleshooting guide). I don't think the add-in (XPressVIP 4.5 at time of writing) is compatible with other browsers. Upon installation (follow the directions, and connect wires in proper order), mine did not work. After a little more reading, I had to reset the module and then program again with my factory key. Also, the safety disable toggle switch was in the 'off' position. After this, worked flawlessly. I have yet to hook up parking lights (which have to be run through a relay, I'm assuming because the output of the db-all can't supply enough current for the bulbs without frying). You can buy one cheap at an auto parts store. I spent $100. This is gf's Christmas present, though I gave it to her early; just couldn't wait and it's cold! :) Saved $200 by doing it myself. Spent 6 hours total, but 2/3 of that was reading and research. Actual install only took 20 minutes. Hope this review helps someone else save some time! Edit: I suppose I should mention I'm using this as a remote starter in what Xpress calls RSR (remote start ready) configuration. Works great, and you don't have to sacrifice a key.

This is one of the best purchases i've made at Best Buy! it was something that will be used on a regular basis during the winter months!

Good two-way remote system that let's you know it's been activated!

Required part for VIPER car starter. No problems with this