Remote Starters

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Sweet Sounds is your exclusive source in southern Minnesota for Compustar Remote Car Starters, Security Systems and Alarm/Remote Start Combo Systems.

Compustar builds absolutely the finest quality Remote Start systems available today.  As with any elite system, proper component selection is critical in achieving client satisfaction.  As such, we always recommend coming to the store and having one of our Sales Associates show you all the options available in the Compustar line.  Below is some great information to get you started.

FACT
Adding a Remote Start to your car will NOT void the warranty.  This is covered by a federal law called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.

While Compustar builds Remote Car Starters as well as Security Systems, these next few pages will focus solely on Remote Car Starters.  Stop by the store for more info on security systems.

If you want to print our “cheat sheet” of remote starters, just click this link.  It will open a new window from which you can print the sheet.

We find that many clients prefer to choose their system once they arrive

FACT
Our Systems are designed to work on diesel, gasoline and hybrid vehicles.

at our store.  We stock ALL of the systems we offer here.  If you prefer, just give us a call to schedule an appointment and you can choose which system best fits your needs when you bring your vehicle in.

There are two main things to consider when purchasing a remote car starter
1) Which model fits your needs &
2) Making sure you hire the right technician to work on your car

Making the wrong choice on either will lead to nothing but problems in the future!

FACT
Our systems work with automatic or manual transmission vehicles (stick shift)

One of the great things about Sweet Sounds is
that our business is remote car starters.

We are experts in this field and have been since we opened in 1993.
Our technicians are the best in their field and each one routinely attends manufacturer training sessions to keep up to date on the latest trends and technology.  We don’t just hire some kids to work on your vehicle.  We hire then train the best technicians available.  We don’t just do this for two months of the

FACT
All four (4) systems we offer come with TWO remote controls while most other brands only include one.  This $30-$50 item should not be overlooked.

year, we specialize in remote car starters year round.  Once you talk to our associates this will become readily apparent.  We are NOTHING like the other places in the area.  We live off our our great reputation and our repeat clients are a testament to this fact.  If you’ve ever experienced the poor service, unfriendly installers and ungratefulness of the other stores around, just give us a few minutes of your time.
We’ll make sure you’re glad you did.

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One Way Remote
Must See or Hear Vehicle to Confirm Car Starting

Two Way Remote
Confirmation of Car Starting is Shown and Heard on the LCD Remote

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Remote Car Starters are broken down into two main categories, we call these
One Way and Two Way systems.

One way systems are what most people are familiar with.  A One Way system transmits a signal from

FACT
Compustar systems are backed by a manufacturers lifetime warranty on the parts installed in your vehicle and a one or two year on the transmitters.

your remote (key fob) to the vehicle.  If the vehicle is within range of the transmission, it will perform the action (lock, unlock, car start, trunk release, etc) you requested.  In order to confirm the action has been done, you physically need to see or hear the vehicle.  Most systems will confirm the action by blinking the parking lights on the car.  If you can’t see the vehicle, there is no way to confirm it received your

FACT
Leased vehicles can have a remote start installed and then removed before turning in the vehicle at the end of the lease.

command.  These systems work fine while you are near your vehicle or can see it from your location at home, work or wherever else you may be.  Our systems work the same way a factory installed keyless

FACT
Sweet Sounds has the largest installation facilities in the area dedicated solely to the art of mobile electronics installation.

entry system works, but offer many more options, features, range and of course, remote car starting.

The two way systems communicate back and forth from the vehicle to the remote control.  After you press a button on the remote control, a signal is sent to the vehicle, the vehicle then performs the action and a confirmation signal or “page” is sent back to the remote control to confirm the action.  Using these systems, you automatically know

FACT
Many newer vehicles have data controlled door locks and ‘chipped’ keys.  These vehicles will require extra parts for a remote start to function.  These parts are an additional fee and we’ll be happy to provide you with this information before working on your vehicle.

when your car is started!  You never have to get up and look at the vehicle, never have to find a window to look out, and never have to hope and pray your car started when it’s parked out at the other end of the mall parking lot!

Our Compustar Systems already include all the most popular features in the base packages.  On top of all the great features already included we offer other Options and Upgrades to add things like “knock to unlock”, Horn Honk, Anti-Grind, Alarm features and many other upgrades.  You can see these Options and Upgrades below.

Click Here for Options and Upgrades for Remote Car Starters

We have four Compustar remote start systems to choose from.

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1BAM



-Remote Start (only)
-Two Remotes
-Up to 800 feet Range
-Parking Light Confirmation

$179.99 Installed

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Before choosing the RF-1BAM, it is important to figure out if your factory keyless entry system will work while the vehicle is running.  Just start your vehicle with your key and try your factory remote.  If it doesn’t work, you’ll want to upgrade to at least a RF-P1wSH.


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P1wSH



-Remote Start
-Keyless Entry
-Trunk/Hatch Pop
-Two Remotes
-Up to 1,500 feet Range
-Parking Light Confirmation
$224.99 Installed

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The RF-P1wSH is our most popular one way system.  We have tested this system at well over 1/4 of a mile of range. Super Reliable and easy to use.

Sweet Sounds offers two types of Two Way remote car starter systems.
The 9000-SS is brand new for 2010.  This is BY FAR the most elite remote start system available anywhere.  We have tested this unit at OVER 1.5 miles of confirmation.  Compustar was the first company in the U.S. to do two way systems and they continue to lead the way with the best technology ever!  The 703LCD is also brand new for 2010.  A very full featured 2 way remote start w/ color LCD screen at $299.99  Compare and Save!  Way more features set this apart from the competitors comparable model at the same price range!


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703LCD



-Remote Start
-Keyless Entry
-Trunk/Hatch Pop
-Two Remotes
-Up to 1,500’ Range
-Parking Lights

$299.99 Installed

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The 703LCD is the least expensive two way remote start.  Good range, good battery life and a color LCD display make this an unbeatable value at $299.99.  With features like in car temperature display, button lock out, and the ability to start your car at a specified time of the day blow away the competition.


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9000-SS



-Remote Start
-Keyless Entry
-Trunk/Hatch Pop
-Two Remotes
-Up to 1 mile Range
-Parking Light Confirmation
$374.99 Installed

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Our best selling two way system for 2006/2007/2008/2009 just got better! It incorporates all of the features of the RF-P2w900 but doubles the range and adds many more features.

No doubt this will be the best selling remote starter for 2010.  Compustar has led the industry in range for the past ten years and continues with this model. With a full digital LCD display this unit provides a great graphical interface and provides such information as the temperature inside your car, remote start run time, a button lock out feature and many other unique capabilities!

If you know what you want, go to that page directly:
Upgrade / Options Page for Remote Starts
Go to the 1BAM Remote Start page ($179.99)
Go to the P1wSH Remote Start page ($224.99)
Go to the 703LCD Remote Start page ($299.99)
Go to the 9000-SS Remote Start page ($374.99)
See Prices for Spare or Replacement Remote Controls (Key Fobs)

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