Black Friday Remote Start Installed!

Installation Included but not just any install.

Techniques Make the Difference. 

Properly soldered connections are the gold standard for any wire that has to be spliced.  Remote Starts are complex systems and at Car Toys we use the highest install standards on every connection.  No cheap plastic connectors.

If your vehicle is 2015 or newer, and one is available we recommend an iDatalink ADS-THR  vehicle-specific harness as an additional add-on.

The iDatalink ADS-AL-CA (often called ADS-ALCA) is a popular Flashable all-in-one data interface/bypass module from Automotive Data Solutions (now part of Firstech/Compustar). It's primarily designed as an immobilizer bypass, door-lock interface, and CAN-bus integration tool for connecting to aftermarket remote start systems (like Compustar, Viper, Directed, etc.) via a single data wire (D2D/ADS protocol) or hardwired connections.

How standalone mode works:

• Activation method: Almost always 3x Lock from your factory OEM key fob (press lock button 3 times).
• Some firmwares also add basic keyless entry or long-range via an optional RF kit (antenna + remote).
• No separate long-range 2-way remotes unless you add a compatible RF kit (e.g., Firstech/Compustar FT-RF kits).
• The module handles immobilizer bypass, door locks, takeover, tach/RPM monitoring, and basic safety features itself over the vehicle's data bus.

Vehicles where standalone remote start is well-supported (2025 firmware):

Always check exact coverage at https://www.idatalink.com → Vehicle Search → Select your year/make/model → Look for firmwares labeled ADS-AL(RS)-XX-[ADS-ALCA] or similar with "Standalone remote start" in the guide.

If you want mile-range, phone app, 2-way LCD remotes, or geofencing — then pair the ADS-AL-CA with a stand alone remote start system (Compustar, Viper, etc.) instead.