Hey hey, in the video, I install an aftermarket remote start solution from MPC. The instructions state that this kit works on the following vehicles: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, Lexus IS250, IS300, IS350 F-Sport
For anyone with a GS350- I just finished install. Tips- remove radio plastic trim panel just by opening glovebox, and popping it out. That will have push to start panel pop out a little bit from the dash. This allows the lower dash panel to be removed, as it sort of hooks into this first piece you need to take out. Once you’ve removed the 3 screws from steering wheel, and 3 screws from dash footwell area, everything should drop down. Be sure to disconnect trunk release button and heated steering wheel button to allow lower dash to drop. As far as the instructions when it comes to the GS, and this video, it differs. The actual 7 pin connector is behind the parking brake buttons by your right knee. It is black. The white T harness similarly goes into the ECU area, but you need to disconnect the right middle and right top plug, and then daisy chain the middle segment into the MPC adapter. I let my Mpc module sit in the left side of the car, behind the change holder slot. I wish I had these tips when I did mine! There was a helpful amazon review to help guide me a bit too. I’ll try to post that as well. Overall product works great, but the instructions were not specific enough to the GS. This video will help you get an idea of what you’re getting into though.
1st off thanks for this info!!! It was super helpful. I do have a question in regards to the safety switch. Did u hook that up? I installed the kit and programmed successfully but it will only power on the vehicle(won’t start). Tech support is closed today but it was the perfect day to install for me. I have 2016 gs350. Just wondering if that override switch could have something to do with it. Im guessing it would be wired to red connector that plugs to evo module once programmed.
@@romeoroze2357 It doesn’t have to be wired. I was told that there is a factory safety latch on the hood that won’t allow remote start to work if hood is open
Thank you, this was very helpful! For anyone that has an IS250 2015, I actually didn’t need to take off the side piece or the steering column. I just popped the lower 2 screws for the lower plastic panel. The connection for the smaller black connector was deep in the dash to the right of the steering wheel. The white connector was in the same place as this video.
Just installed on a 2016 is300, took me 30-40 minutes, longest part that took forever was trying to figure which black connector was the power wire to the box, but after looking at instructions was able to figure it out.great video
Update: The kit has been installed on my XV60 and works well! That quirky way of auto-starting does still exist (pressing lock 3 times and holding), but yeah, in hot Atlanta GA, this actually helps keep me cool in the summer, and the misses when she's riding in. Thanks so much for your help.
I installed on my 2013 gs350 and it’s basically the same set up. The hardest part is removing the panels and making sure you don’t crack or scratch anything.
Great instructional video, the best so far... Would like to ask whether installing the module will deactivate the factory winding down and up of the windows using the key fob?
Thanks! I'm not sure? I dont think my car has that feature and we aren't using it if it does. I can tell you that I didn't make any modifications to my fob to make this remote start system work.
Once you use the auto start from outside, will you be able to just hop in the car and drive off as usual without pressing the start button? Or would the car cut off after opening the driver's door to where you need to start by pressing the start button? I have a 2017 ES 350.
@@davesgarage3227 I live in Atlanta GA. This auto start kit is good, but if it cuts off and you have to manually start it anyway before driving, that defeats the purpose of the auto start.
@@1bosstv We use the remote start feature mostly in the winter months to warm up the car/defrost the windshield. The shut off feature doesn't bother us as we view that as a safety feature so nobody drives off with our car. Having to restart the car is a simple push on the button.
@@davesgarage3227 Gotta love Toyota security features! I actually learned something from you with this kit and it's still nice to be able to auto start with the Lexus remote you already have. We get some cold weather in Atlanta during winter time, but not cold like places in the Midwest.
So the factory remote start option on my car was already installed from the factory, but it requires a pay subscription to work. The aftermarket solutions bypass the subscription to turn the option on.
Is there any way to keep it from shutting off when you get in the car let's get off annoying Part is you will have to start the car a second time every time you use it Thanks for the video I will be installing soon
Hello everyone. Can someone please help? I have a 2016 GS350 F-sport. I installed everything correctly but I cannot get the remote start to work. Called company and they’re saying I have to remove oem remote start. I seen in video it is also a F-sport. Am I missing something? I get through the whole process but does not remote start. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Hi. No, I don't think so. It's been a while so I'm not 100% positive because I don't have the packaging, but I remember that the parts label on the box specified my vehicle.
I dont use it, but I did hook it up and tested it after the install. My setup did not lose programming. The switch disables the remote start feature, a safety mechanism MPC says. But I haven't found a need to use it.
@@davesgarage3227 again bro, how did you download Tipsheet for installation instructions? or they will send you Tipsheet installation instructions with your order? Because I did try to entering product SKU and said NO Found Product. Thanks
