Amazon.com Product Description

Never again be caught in the cold waiting for your car to warm up--orworse, discovering too late that your battery is dead. You can have your carready when you are with the Bulldog RS102 remote car starter with keyless entry.A four-button extended range remote transmitter with dedicated start and stop,the RS102 allows you to program an automatic start or short run time (5, 10, or15 minutes), and helps you find your car in a crowded parking lot.

Aprogrammable hot start permits you to set a temperature at which your car willstart automatically. The same system works for deep cold. Use the automatic coldstart by programming your car for ignition at a set freezing temperature withoutusing the remote control. In crowded parking lots, the car finder feature willflash the lights and blow the horn to help you locate the vehicle. Keyless entryand the instant panic feature offers security and personal protection--the hornwill sound loudly and the lights will flash at the touch of a single button. TheBulldog RS102 remote car starter with remote control includes heavy-dutyexternal relays, tach or tachless hookup, and a trunk release feature, plus thereassurance of a limited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Remote programmable runtime (5, 10, or 15 minutes)
• Automatic hot/cold start
• 4-button extended range remote control
• Keyless entry/trunk pop
• Lifetime warranty

Reviews (11)

It's cheap, and it works
I have installed 2 of these, one in my Windstar, and the other in my F150 Pickup. The F150 was my second one, and was relatively easy, about 3 hours. The Windstar was my first, and took a lot longer, I had a defective unit, the company replaced it no hassle. It can be tricky to put these in, there is very little room to maneuver under your steering column. Their website gives wiring information for many models. If you are not mechanically inclined, don't even try. I would hesitate to put these on a newer, still under warranty vehicle, only because a screwup might create warranty issues. I'm getting 2 more for my parents for Christmas. Bulldog sells wiring harnesses for many vehicles, I bought one for the first try, did not for the 2nd, after I saw how easy it was to make the splices by their directions. Good luck.

Bulldog RS102 Remote Car Starter
I bought and purchased the remote starter at the bargain priced of $79.97 Canadian at our local Zellers Store in December 2002. The unit worked fine for the first two months but on February 21st of this year the unit short malfunctioned at my office and the unit constantly began cranking the starter motor. Unfortunately by the time our facility management and security personnel were able to find me and I was able to disconnect the battery the unit had fried my starter and it was to late.

I called and e-mailed the company everyday for a week and nobody would respond. After one week of trying I finally did get a response by phone and they said to send it in and they would have a look at it. They advised that this type of failure had never happened in the past. When I found out that these failures have happened and due to the length of time it took for them to respond to such a serious problem, I wasn't left with much confidence that I would get anywhere with them so I decided that the retailer would have to intervene. I am trying to reach a settlement to obtain compensation for the $700.00 I am out of pocket. They are having the unit independently tested to determine if there is a defect in the unit that caused it to fail. I will keep you posted as to how I make out and as to whether it is determined that the unit was defective.

Based on my experience I would stay clear of this product.

RS202E Bulldog remote starter
Installation is a nightmare, and tech assistance is so, so. However once the unit is installed it works great. If you buy one have someone familiar with it to install it!!!!

Works as advertised
The product worked as advertised. Granted, the installation was difficult but that's because of having to work in a cramped space and at awkward angles. One job I'd never want to have is an automobile electronics installer! But if you follow the directions step by step, and get the wiring chart for your vehicle from Bulldog's web site, the unit should work. Mine worked the first time and I'm happy with it. The programming is a little convoluted but without any external switches or interfaces, I guess button pushing sequences is all that's left. I was skeptical about Bulldog's method for splicing wires (no soldering or crimp connectors) but it works and you don't have to cut and splice any wires. They provide a little voltage tester that was a big help. Its a probe with an alligator clip on one end and an LED at the other end and it was very helpful in finding the correct wires. Just be patient and accept that working under a car dash is a real pain!

Follow THIS direction!
This thing IS difficult to install! Not everyone is an expert at installing things in their car! Some people spend their time on other things such as GRADUATE SCHOOL! So, if you're not a gear-head, yes, you will probably have to pay someone to install it. ... Read more

Features

• Prevents auto theft and unauthorized vehicle use
• Silent arming
• Plug-in flashing LED
• Two easy-to-use remote controls for arming and disarming
• Quickly connects to your vehicle's ignition system

Reviews (1)

many car thieves do not know how to start a car with this
this unit comes with instructions for easy installation, i have an "okay" knowledge of electrical systems on cars which helped me install this unit and others like it quickly. Follow the instructions, if you need help contact bulldog with detailed information about the vehicle this immobilizer is being installed into. ideally this unit would be better with an attached alarm but it does have an LED which may scare theives away. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Never again be caught in the cold waiting for your car to warm up--orworse, discover too late that your battery is dead. You can have your car readywhen you are with the Bulldog RS202E Extend Range Car Start with remote control.Two remotes feature a four-button extended range transmission of up to 800 feetwith dedicated start and stop, a short run time of up to 25 minutes,programmable automatic start every three hours, and a feature that allows you tofind your car in a crowded parking lot.

A programmable hot start permits youto set a temperature that triggers your car to start automatically. The samesystem works for deep cold. Use the automatic cold start by programming your carfor ignition at a set freezing temperature without using the remote control. Incrowded parking lots the car finder feature will flash the lights and blow thehorn to help you locate your vehicle. Keyless entry and the instant panicfeature offers security and personal protection--the horn will sound loudly andthe lights will flash at the touch of a single button.

The Bulldog RS202EExtend Range Car Start with remote control includes heavy-duty external relays,tach or tachless hookup, and a trunk release feature, plus a four relay pack foruntroubled installation. The Bulldog RS92 Remote Car Starter comes with alimited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Remote programmable runtime (up to 25 minutes)
• Two 4-button extended range (up to 800 feet) remotes
• Automatic cold start
• Keyless entry
• Limited lifetime warranty

Reviews (9)

Nice features. "Easy installation" is a misrepresentation.
The thing is nice once you get it installed. The fact that it is so nice offsets the bitter taste left after a long installation process. The box touts "Easy Installation". Really it was not a terrible experience, but my expectations were way off. I just kept thinking, "Easy!?". My particular vehicle required extra relays for the door locks to work as well as an extra relay for the dome light feature. Also required were resistors and some soldering. By reading the feature list, you are led to believe that the system performs these functions right out of the box. Not necessarily true. Good system but more honest representation to the consumer would be appreciated. There were some errors and contradictions in the installation literature. But if you're familiar with electronics you can navigate through. Just set your expectations on the conservative side (regarding the installation) and you will be OK. I would not recommend attempting the installation unless you have some prior experience in similar projects. As mentioned above, the system does appear to perform nicely.

Not as bad as I've read so far.
Good points. June 8,2000 Installation on a 2000 4door blazer Good pts: 1. I left a message for a tech to call me. They called me within 10 minutes. 2. I then requested a fax diagram. Got it in 30 minutes. Not bad. 3. It took me 4 hours to install. That includes deciphering the instructions and locating wires. Second Time around would probably take less than an hour on a similar GM vehicle.

4. I have no problem with the transmitting range yet. I haven't put the lower kickpanel back on yet until I add the passlock bypass and extra relay for the dome light.

Bad pts. 1. It advertise trunk release and its even on the button. I shouldn't have to purchase additional relays for that.

2. One glitch so far. They responsed to my email for a possible fix with 10 minutes of my email 7:00 in the morning. When ever I lock/unlock the doors with the driver door open the remote start button no longer starts the vehicle. Instead it unlocks the doors and the #2 button only locks not unlocks.

anyone have the above problem please email me at sstacy@elkhart.k12.in.us

I'll review it again when everything is back hooked up.

Installation Nightmare
While the concept is a wonderful idea, unless the average consumer is an electronic wizard and can install themselves, finding anyone to install it is next to impossible. Most auto repair facilities will not install it and stereo installation facilities will charge an average of $60 per hour with 4-6 hours estimated. Contact with the manufacturer was of no help. Installation in manual shift cars is prohibited. Installation in automobiles with computer systems has caused many problems. Additionally, fires have been reported. At the present time, I am waiting for Return Autorization from Amazon for the two that were purchased.

BUY IT BUT PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED
Here what I thought when I bought Bulldog's Remote Starter:

-Oh Great it is easy to install and they offer tech support if I get a little mixed up.

Oh boy I was wrong.

Every time I saw an advertisement on this product, they made sure to suggest it is easy to install.

Bulldog printed big Bold words on their boxes "Easy to Install--Toll Free tech support...patient and professional personnel to help you install your system right!"

Yeah right!

I have been calling them for the last 4 days to get a diagram as they promised. They say they will fax to you...yes they will if you can leave 1000 messages on their machine. I only left 500 messages so far, 500 more and I am ready for business.

You got have a fax to get a diagram.

Don't be silly thinking you can talk to a human on the phone. Such thought is not real.

Try their web site It is slow, poor design, poor taste, cheesy, no help whatsoever--zero--zippo--nada--nothing helpful(so far) I don't even know why they have a web site. Instead of spending time making a website, they should get on the phone to help their customers.

It sucks, they promise diagrams on the web, they have a half dozen cars listed there, yet they do not have any diagram available on the web.

Unless you are good with the sort of electronic gadgets, do not buy it thinking any child can install it.

Don't think it is a piece of cake as they advertise, and do not waste your time dialing their number either.

See the other comments, almost everyone complaints is about the same issues.

I call what they are doing false advertisement.

As far as the performance goes, assoon as I have it installed, I will write about it.

Indifferent, here's why...
Lets start off with documentation -- for my Acura Legend the wiring diagrams didn't quite match, but between the one phone back I got (called them 6 times) we were able to come up with a workaround.

Functionally the unit works exceptionally well, the trunk pops, doors lock and unlock, car starts and stops, all is well there. What the unit truly lacks is any kind of range, it is supposed to be good up to 400 feet, I would settle for 40, I can get barely 15, and if any object is in the way forget it. I am still trying to get in touch with tech support again to see if I have a bad unit.

The only other fly in the ointment is the tiny buttons, I am forever activating the wrong feature because it is hard to tell which button I am pushing.

I will re-review or update this one if I ever get my range problem fixed. I will also bump the rating to 4 stars if that is fixed. In order for Bulldog to get the much coveted 5th star their tech support lines would have to be alot more open.

Good luck, if you need more info write to me...

Steve ... Read more