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Unlimited Range Remote Start Upgrade for 2016 Mercedes C300

04/15/2021 By John Schwartz

One of our repeat clients from Anchorage brought her 2016 Mercedes C300 to us to get a remote start system installed. She wanted to be able to start the vehicle from indoors and have it warm up while she got ready to leave. It was a push-to-start vehicle, and she wanted to be sure all of the factory systems were unaffected by the installation. No problem!

We selected a Compustar RFX-2WG15-FM combined with a vehicle-specific integration module from Mid City Engineering that provides plenty of range from the included remote, but also allows control of the system from anywhere she has her phone via the DroneMobile app. With this integration, one of the OEM key fobs had to be sacrificed to integrate the new system., but the Mercedes push-to-start ignition system still performs the same way, and you’d never be able to tell anything on the vehicle was ever modified.

For all your remote start upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style. [95646]

2021 Mercedes Sprinter Van Gets Unlimited-Range Remote Start Upgrade

03/30/2021 By John Schwartz

One of our repeat clients brought his 2021 Mercedes Sprinter to our team to get a remote start system installed. He was looking to be able to start the Sprinter from indoors or long distances, with full control from his smartphone. We jumped at the chance to help him out!

We selected a Compustar T12 Remote Kit combined with a Mid City Engineering vehicle-specific harness that gives him plenty of range to start the Mercedes from anywhere using the DroneMobile smartphone app. The vehicle’s push-to-start ignition system still performs the same way it always has, but required an additional charge for the integration to make the factory security and theft prevention systems work perfectly. With this integration, one of the OEM keys had to be sacrificed to integrate the new system. Our technicians integrated everything so you would never see anything out of the ordinary other than the new remote control fobs.

For all your remote start upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

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.