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Unlimited-Range Remote Start Upgrade for 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

02/25/2020 By John Schwartz

A repeat client from Anchorage, Alaska, brought his 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to our shop, looking for a new remote start. He had previously brought multiple vans to us for remote start installations, so he knew that he could trust us to provide a clean, efficient and reliable install.

As always, we started this install with a check-in using an iPad, which includes taking photos of the exterior, checking the functions of the vehicle and performing a battery test. We then put a battery charger on the vehicle with a fender cover to protect the vehicle’s paint from any scratches. Our techs prepped the install by soldering every connection, electrical-taping each connection and using JK Tapes — a cloth tape similar to the tape used in factory installations — to clean up the install.

We installed the Compustar T12 remote on this customer’s van, along with the Compustar drone. The T12 is Compustar’s newest and best two-way remote, with a maximum range of 3 miles. “Two-way” means he will be notified when the vehicle is started, locked or unlocked through the LCD screen — and even through a push notification when using the Compustar DroneMobile app.

When he came to pickup the vehicle, our client was smiling and so excited to be able to continue to stay warm in his vans, and stay cool in our hot summers.

If you need expert help or a new autostart, contact us here at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security, or just stop by and one of our highly experienced salespeople or technicians would be happy to help you.

Remote Start and Subwoofer Upgrade for Anchorage Mercedes C300

01/27/2020 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage dropped into Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security to ask about adding a remote starter and custom subwoofer system to his 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan. Having installed many remote start systems in these vehicles, we knew this was a perfect platform for a Mid City Engineering interface. We inspected the vehicle to formulate a few options for the audio upgrade. After a discussion with the client, we developed a plan to add a solid bass foundation to his European vehicle.

Custom Mercedes Subwoofer System

The client was content with the features of the factory-installed audio system, but he wanted it to produce more bass with better low-frequency extension. We suggested the addition of a single 12-inch subwoofer and offered the option of building a trim piece to give the system a little extra style. With his approval, our fabrication team set to work creating a custom-sealed enclosure for a single Morel Ultimo Titanium subwoofer. The enclosure is located at the back of the trunk and the sub fires rearwards into the cargo area of the vehicle. The enclosure and trim pieces are constructed using techniques we learned while at Mobile Solutions in Arizona.

Using three layers of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), we created vinyl-wrapped trim pieces for around the woofer, then accent pieces of either side of the sub that include pressed mesh grilles. The trim pieces are wrapped in several different colors and we added flexible LED lighting around the grille openings.

Subwoofer Amplifier and Integration

A Pioneer GM-D9601 amplifier provides up to 800 watts to power the Ultimo TI 122 driver. The amp is wired to the vehicle electrical system using a 4-AWG amp kit from Stinger Electronics. We also used a PAC Audio two-channel line-level interface to extract an audio signal from the factory-installed sound system.

Mercedes Remote Car Starter

After a discussion about how the client would be using the remote starter, we suggested combining the factory key fob integration of the Mid City Engineering interface with a Drone X1-LTE smartphone interface module. The client can start the vehicle and control the door locks from his smartphone from anywhere in the world, so long as both he and the vehicle have access to a cellular data signal.

Alaska’s Mobile Enhancement Specialists

After a few days of work, we had the starter and subwoofer system installed in this C300 Mercedes-Benz. The client was very happy with the work and loved the way the stereo sounds. If you are considering an upgrade for your car or truck, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in Anchorage or click here to send us an e-mail.

Anchorage Client Gets Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Remote Starter

08/17/2017 By John Schwartz

The owner of this 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-wagon contacted Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to inquire about the installation of a remote starter and keyless start system for her truck. After a little research, we came up with a solution to change the factory key-start system to a keyless system. We also proposed a DroneMobile solution to give her unlimited remote start range. With her approval, we scheduled an appointment for the installation.

We started by removing the factory key-start system and installing a keyless push-to-start solution. We used a Mid-City Engineering SKSNG166D4 interface to remote start the truck. This interface handles all the data and security communication with the factory ECU. The new system came with two keys, one of which we had to sacrifice to the remote starter interface module. Once that hardware was installed, we had the local Mercedes-Benz dealer program the keys.

A DroneMobile DR3400 Telematics interface allows the client to use an app on her smartphone to remote start the truck from anywhere she has an Internet connection.

The client was thrilled with the upgrades. If you are interested in a remote starter system for your Mercedes-Benz, contact Alaska’s remote car starter experts at Perfectionist.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Remote Starter System for Fairbanks Client

08/15/2017 By John Schwartz

A client from right here in Fairbanks, AK, came to us for a remote starter for her 2012 Mercedes GLK. We installed a Compustar system that provides 3,000 feet of range. She now has the ability to start the truck remotely at her house, as well as from many other locations, like restaurants or the movies. This allows her to get into a cool vehicle in the summer and a warm vehicle in the winter.

This Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security remote starter client will be smiling every morning when her neighbors are scraping ice and snow off their car windows in the winter, or sweltering when they get in their hot cars in the summertime.

Check out the remote start section of our website for a full education on all the great remote start packages and features we have available. Contact us here for more information or better yet, just stop in.

Mercedes-Benz Backup Camera Increases Safety for Anchorage Client

08/08/2017 By John Schwartz

A client from Anchorage came to Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in search of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter backup camera that integrates with the vehicle’s rear view mirror. Our team spent time on getting to know the client better and how they used their 2016 Sprinter, and looking it over with them. Then we spent time on looking at products that we thought best suited their needs. We worked up a proposal for the client that they liked, so we set an appointment to do the work.

Our team installed an Accele backup camera that replaces the third brake light. We then replaced the rear view mirror with one that has a display for the camera. After finishing the installation, we went over the operation of the products with the client, who was pleased with how it worked.

If you would like to add a backup camera to your vehicle or upgrade the stereo system, we invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security or contact us here.