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Product Spotlight: Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE

Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE

At their heart, most remote car starters are the same. When you press a button on a wireless remote, a remote start controller integrated into the vehicle will start the engine. In reality, the features of the remote and the controller play a significant role in determining the usability and features of the starter system. We will look at the Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE remote key in this Product Spotlight. Let’s check it out!

What is the Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE Remote Car Starter?

Compustar offers its dealers several different remote kits and controller modules so that they can piece together a remote car starter solution that offers the features you want at a number of price points. The 2WG18 kit is an affordable two-way remote kit, making it a popular solution.

Two remotes offer bidirectional communication with the remote start controller. Unlike one-way remotes, a two-way unit will notify you when the doors lock or unlock or when the remote start process has begun. The 2WG18 remotes have three LEDs across the top. They also have a built-in beeper to provide audible confirmation that the command has been executed.

Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE
The compact Pro 2WG18 remotes LEDs and integrated beeper let you know that commands from the remote have been executed.

The 2WG18 remotes have three buttons, one for lock, one for unlock and one for remote start. If you have a vehicle with a power trunk or tailgate release, the 2WG18 remotes will control up to two auxiliary outputs. Pressing the start button and the lock button twice activates auxiliary output one. Tapping the start button and then the unlock button twice will activate auxiliary output two. If you have a minivan with a power sliding door, this second output can be used to open it remotely.

Other features accessible by holding multiple buttons simultaneously include Turbo Timer activation, horn or siren chirp confirmation toggling, ignition-controlled door locks and more.

Under ideal conditions, the remotes offer up to 3000 feet of range. This means you can remote start the vehicle from the check-out at the local grocery store, from the table at your favorite restaurant, or anywhere inside your house.

Compustar Pro Remote Features and Components

The Pro 2WG17 LTE kit comes with a pair of remotes. There’s the main two-way three-button remote, and a secondary one-way companion remote. They look the same, but the second remote doesn’t have the two-way communication.

The kit also includes the antenna to connect to the controller and an FT-TEMP temperature sensor. This sensor lets the controller know the temperature inside the vehicle. Your installer can program the remote starter to activate optional outputs for the rear window defroster, heated seats or heated steering wheel if it’s below freezing when you start the vehicle.

All Compustar remotes are weather-resistant. Should you drop your keys in a puddle or a slushy snowbank, they will be OK. Further, because this is a Pro-Series solution, the remotes are backed by a three-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE
The companion remote included in the Pro 2WG18 kit has the same features, but doesn’t include two-way communication.

DroneMobile Smartphone Control Solution

The kit also includes a DroneMobile X2-LTE smartphone control interface module. This computerized communication device allows you to send commands from the DroneMobile app on your smartphone to the vehicle over the cellular data network. The vehicle will confirm the command has been executed on the app, just like a two-way radio-frequency remote.

The DroneMobile system has additional features like GPS-based locating and tracking that are unlocked with more premium service plans. If your kids borrow your vehicle and you want to know where they are, a quick tap on your smartphone screen shows their location and speed if they are moving. You can configure location-based alerts as well. This is an excellent feature for commercial tracking applications. Geofences are an ideal solution if you want to know when a specific vehicle leaves the office. Your authorized DroneMobile retailer can explain all the options and the cost of the service plans.

Compustar Pro 2WG18 LTE
The Pro 2WG18 kit includes a DroneMoble X2-LTE smartphone interface to provide effectively infinite range and convenience.

The Industry’s Best Remote Car Starter Solutions

If you want an affordable two-way remote starter for the family SUV, a Compustar system with the Pro 2WG18 remotes is a perfect solution. Drop into a local Compustar retailer today to find out what options will make your vehicle more comfortable on a cold winter or hot summer day.

Compustar remote starters are designed to work with most vehicles equipped with a key or push-to-start ignition system. Likewise, they offer industry-leading safety interfaces for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. Finally, they work with most gasoline, diesel and even hybrid vehicles.

You can find a retailer near you by visiting the Compustar website and using their dealer locator tool.

Follow Compustar on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to stay up to date with all their new product releases and educational videos.

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Acoustic Suspension Subwoofer Enclosures Explained

Acoustic SuspensionEnclosure, box or cabinet: Whatever you want to call them, where you install your speaker or subwoofer is critically important to their resulting performance. In this article, we focus on the simplest and most forgiving of enclosures to design and construct – the acoustic suspension or sealed enclosure.

The Laws of Physics

There are a few characteristics to keep in mind about every speaker. The first is that as frequency decreases, cone excursion increases. In fact, to produce the same acoustic output, a speaker must move four times as far for every halving of frequency. As an example, if your subwoofer were moving 1 mm at 80 Hz, it would have to move 4 mm to produce the same output at 40 Hz. To produce the same output at 20 Hz, it would have to move 16 mm.

Acoustic SuspensionA speaker includes an element called a spider. The spider stores energy when the voice coil of a speaker moves the cone forward or rearward from its resting position. When the cone reaches the end of its travel and comes to a stop, the stored potential energy in the spider wants to be released. This stored energy pulls the cone in the opposite direction. Each transfer of energy includes some losses, and eventually, the cone comes to rest.

Think of the cone motion like a swing at the park. You exert a force on the swing to get it started, and it continues to swing back and forth with a decreasing amplitude until it comes to a stop. Thankfully, a speaker stops moving a lot faster than the swing at the park.

In a speaker, this transfer of energy from the cone to the spider and back is most efficient at a specific frequency. We call this the resonant frequency of the speaker. At the resonant frequency, there is a dramatic increase in impedance because the spider stores a great deal of energy. This energy storage causes the cone to want to continue to move. The movement of the voice coil moving through the magnetic field generates a voltage. This voltage generates a flow of current in the opposite direction to the current flowing from the amp. We represent this opposition to current flow as an increase in impedance.

Acoustic Suspension
This graph shows the impedance rise around the resonant frequency of a 12-inch subwoofer in enclosures with a Qtc of 0.85, 1.0, 1.1 or 1.25.

We also have to consider that every speaker is limited in how far the cone can move. Once we exceed the excursion limitations of the speaker, bad things happen. The voice coil former can hit the back plate. The suspension components may be compromised and start to fail. As a by-product of the cone, dust cap, surround, spider and motor geometry, harmonic distortion also increases as excursion increases.

Our goal in designing any audio system should be to keep distortion as low as possible. Most of the distortion at low frequencies is resonance. These resonances decrease as we move above the resonant frequency of the speaker. The spider and the changing motor force, as the coil moves past the edge of the gap, are the biggest contributors to distortion.

Why Do We Need an Enclosure?

Let’s consider a few additional characteristics. The low-frequency roll-off of a speaker is a high-pass filter. The spider in the speaker is like a capacitor—a spring stores energy and so does a capacitor. The air inside the box is also a spring, and it is in parallel with the spider. The air spring and the spider work together at the same time to do the same thing. The combination of the air spring and the spider increases the high-pass filter frequency. Yes: Contrary to our efforts to produce as much low-frequency information as possible, an enclosure limits low-frequency reproduction.

If that is the case, why do we want to limit cone motion? Consider what we’ve said about how much excursion is required to reproduce low frequencies and about distortion. Limiting low-frequency output from our speaker is not an ideal goal, but limiting some of the really low frequencies to get the right amount of bass at higher frequencies is worthwhile.

Acoustic Suspension
This graph shows the increase in energy output as the Q-factor of the enclosure for this 12-inch subwoofer increases. The volume of the enclosure decreases and the Q-factor increases.

There is a benefit to increasing the resonant frequency of the speaker and enclosure system. Let us say we have a subwoofer with a Q of 0.5 and it is our goal to have a total system Q of 0.707. We choose an enclosure air volume that increases the Q, which then increases the system output at the new resonant frequency. Yes, we sacrifice output at lower frequencies, but we gain output around the new system resonant frequency.

I Want More Bass!

Acoustic Suspension
The King of the Hill is the 15″ subwoofer.

Modern speaker designs continue to reduce distortion through computer simulation and modeling of material behavior. Qualified and properly equipped speaker designers can simulate spider, cone and surround behavior to analyze individual resonance and distortion behaviors. They also can model the interaction between the voice coil and the motor structure to predict changes in magnetic field strength and inductance that can further affect how a speaker will sound at moderate to high excursion levels.

These advancements have resulted in speakers that produce less distortion at higher excursion levels. This improvement in performance allows enclosure designers to build speaker systems that will play lower and louder.

Some basic principles govern low-frequency sound reproduction. Cone area is critical. An old article published by the Audio Engineering Society called “The Problem with Low-Frequency Reproduction,” by Saul J. White, included a graph that compared cone excursion vs. frequency vs. system output for a 12- and 15-inch loudspeaker. In the chart, it shows that a 15-inch driver cone only has to move half as much as a 12-inch driver to produce the same output.

To produce sound, we need to displace air. Displacement is calculated by the product of speaker cone area times the distance the cone can travel. In other words, bore times stroke. For the same displacement, more bore requires less stroke.

What is the punch line? If you want it louder, buy more speakers or subwoofers.

Driver Behavior in an Enclosure

The increase in the system Q caused by the addition of air stiffness in the enclosure can cause distortion if the Q is increased excessively. This increase in Q works against our desire for a low-distortion system. Making the enclosure too small increases the Q too much, and we wind up with a system that produces a great deal of output in a narrow frequency range. These undersized enclosures are often referred to as a “one-note-wonders.”

What causes this behavior? The one-note quality is a result of the increased energy storage and transference in the resonant system. The bass just keeps going and going – like our swing at the park.

Power Handling

In an acoustic suspension enclosure, cone excursion increases as frequency decreases. This increase in excursion continues down to the frequency at which the force of the spider and the box exceeds the force of the motor. At that point, the excursion level is limited, and we will not see the increase in excursion . The result: We protect the speaker from physical damage due to cone excursion beyond the design characteristics of the speaker.

Predicting the limits of cone excursion relative to frequency and power is relatively simple for a sealed enclosure. The volume of the enclosure is inversely proportional to the amount of power the speaker can handle when perceived from the standpoint of excursion. A small enclosure limits cone excursion a great deal at very low frequencies, but the system does not produce a lot of deep bass. A large enclosure allows the speaker to move further and produce more low-frequency output, but we cannot drive the speaker with as much power for fear of damaging it.

Acoustic SuspensionAs we increase the volume of the subwoofer enclosure, the air inside has less “spring effect” on the subwoofer’s motion. This graph shows the increase in driver excursion as air volume increases in four different enclosures.

Acoustic Suspension Overview

An acoustic suspension speaker enclosure reduces bass output at a rate of -12 dB per octave below the resonant frequency. When you combine this roll-off with the cabin gain associated with most vehicles, you can get excellent and linear low-frequency extension well into the infrasonic region. Acoustic suspension enclosures are easy to calculate and to construct. They are very forgiving of minor errors in volume calculation.

Finally, it is worth remembering that acoustic suspension enclosures are not the lowest-distortion enclosure designs available.

When it comes time to design a subwoofer enclosure for your car or truck, visit your local mobile electronics retailer and discuss your requirements. They can help you choose a subwoofer and enclosure design that will give you a solid foundation on which to build your audio system.

This article is written and produced by the team at www.BestCarAudio.com. Reproduction or use of any kind is prohibited without the express written permission of 1sixty8 media.

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The Importance of Proper Cables and Wiring

WiringInstalling mobile electronics systems is not as easy as it used to be. In the “good old days,” cars were made from thick metal and didn’t have many electrical components. Modern vehicle construction makes use of the thinnest, lightest materials possible. These body panels are held together with non-conductive adhesives, and it seems that every square inch of our cars and trucks are packed with computers, sensors and modules. Even a task as simple as wiring an amplifier can become quite complex.

In this Best Car Audio article, we look at the importance of proper wiring techniques and materials, and the effect they have on the performance of an aftermarket audio system upgrade.

Power Delivery

WiringThis article is about installing a five-channel amplifier in a vehicle with a factory head unit. There are two important tasks when it comes to installing an amp: getting a signal to it and getting power to it. For an amplifier to produce power, you need to feed it power. The primary source of power in our vehicles is the alternator, followed by the battery. Most people focus on running a large conductor from the positive terminal of the battery to the positive terminal of the amplifier. While this is important, where and how the amplifier is grounded is equally important.

Quality installers will know the best locations on a vehicle to make a ground connection. They will know how to handle a vehicle with an aluminum or composite chassis. They will know how to recognize vehicles that are assembled with adhesives instead of spot welds. If you are installing a large amplifier, they will know how to upgrade the factory wiring under the hood to handle the extra current draw.

Wiring
It is best practice to install the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

Protecting your vehicle is a part of installing power wire. In the unlikely event you get into an accident or something bad happens to your amplifier, the wiring and the equipment installed in your vehicle need protection in the form of a fuse. A good installer will install a fuse as close as possible to each source of power for the system. In most installations, this is near the main battery.

Some systems have secondary batteries and require additional fuses for proper protection. If you have the choice, a fuse provides better protection device than a circuit breaker. Fuses offer more surface area for power conduction. Also, there is absolutely no chance that a properly installed fuse could fail in a condition that may allow current to continue to pass.

Signal Integration

The audio systems in modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex. Manufacturers (JBL, Infinity and Lexicon) are turning to suppliers like Bose and Harman for increasingly complex audio systems. Each of these companies employs highly trained engineers who spend months tuning each new system.

Wiring
Technicians use an RTA to gain a visual representation of audio signals.

Trying to source an audio signal that will work with aftermarket equipment is becoming increasingly difficult at the same time. A properly trained installer will have the knowledge and experience to measure the signals in the factory system to determine if they can be used as is. If the signals are not acceptable in level, frequency response or bandwidth, your installer can recommend the correct component to correct them.

Your installer will also know to test each signal source across multiple functions. Ensuring that factory Bluetooth, navigation prompts and parking sensor warnings continue to work as intended is important to you being able to enjoy your upgraded audio system.

Noise Prevention

Wiring
Proper wire routing can help reduce the chance of radiated noise.

Dealing with factory computers, sensors, data networks and other high-current components can cause interference with the delicate low-level audio signals we send to our amplifiers. If you are not using good-quality interconnects that offer a twisted-pair design and appropriate shielding, you leave yourself open to picking up all sorts of strange noises. Likewise, choosing the right equipment is critical. You want to ensure that each component in the signal path has differential inputs to reject any noise that might be imposed on your interconnects, or the speaker wires running to the input of your amplifier.

The amplified signal coming from your amp is still subject to noise. Passive crossover networks can be notorious for picking up electromagnetic noise. Where your installer places the passive networks is quite important. An experienced installer knows what to avoid for your system to sound great and be noise-free.

Choice of Wiring Materials

Wiring
OFC wire is often tinned to help reduce surface oxidation.

There are two options for power and speaker wire – CCA and what most refer to as OFC. CCA stands for Copper Clad Aluminum. CCA typically is an inexpensive wire that is part aluminum and part copper. Aluminum costs less than copper, but it also does not conduct as well. You will usually see CCA wiring labeled with Gauge or GA when referencing its size. It is also worth noting that, unless the wiring you have chosen says AWG on it, there is no standard for the size of the conductor within the jacket.

Combine that with not knowing the ratio of copper to aluminum, and you run the risk of starving your amplifier for power. We have seen CCA 4 gauge wires that present almost four times the resistance as a proper 4 AWG conductor.

OFC stands for Oxygen-Free Copper. The term OFC has become the accepted slang term for all copper wiring. Properly sized copper wiring (using the AWG standard) offers the best possible power delivery to your amplifier.

Working on modern vehicles has its challenges, but those challenges come with rewards regarding background noise levels, convenience and features. Trust the installation of your audio equipment to qualified professionals. They have the experience to get the job done right the first time. Visit your local mobile electronics retailer to find out more.

This article is written and produced by the team at www.BestCarAudio.com. Reproduction or use of any kind is prohibited without the express written permission of 1sixty8 media.

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Product Spotlight: DroneMobile XC Connected Dashcam Security System

DroneMobile XC

Thieves frequently target vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, RAM, Chevrolet, and Honda. These vehicles are often stolen for their parts or exported overseas. Well-integrated anti-theft systems like those from Compustar greatly reduce the chances that a thief will drive off in your vehicle. However, vehicle owners have long sought the ability to monitor their vehicle and its surroundings using their smartphone. The DroneMobile XC connected dash cam is the perfect solution. Let’s check it out!

What is DroneMobile?

DroneMobile is a smartphone interface created by Firstech, the parent company of Compustar and Arctic Start. DroneMobile allows you to use an app on your smartphone to communicate with, monitor and control your vehicle from almost anywhere on the planet. If the shock sensor on your Compustar alarm is triggered, the DroneMobile app will notify you within seconds. If someone opens a door, you’ll get an alert. If a thief is trying to cut off a catalytic converter, you’ll know about it.

DroneMobile hardware works with a remote car starter or security system to add smartphone control. Door lock, trunk release, and, when applicable, remote starter activation are as simple as tapping the screen of your Android-based smartphone or iPhone. The communication is bidirectional, so you’ll be advised when the command is executed. This feedback lets you know the car is locked and safe in your driveway for the evening.

DroneMobile XC is the only dash cam we’ve reviewed that offers this level of functionality and integration with aftermarket remote start or alarm systems.

DroneMobile XC
With a DroneMobile and a Compustar remote car starter, you can lock, unlock, or remote start your car or truck from anywhere your phone has cellular or Internet service.

GPS Locating Services

The DroneMobile system offers services at various feature levels. The basic package provides door lock and remote start control. You also get security alerts from an optional (but highly recommended) DAS-II security sensor. This means that impact, motion, or tilting will result in a nearly instant phone notification. You can also monitor the temperature inside the vehicle and keep an eye on battery voltage.

Upgrading to one of the Premium plans adds location-based alerts and monitoring. If the system reports that your vehicle has moved from where you parked it without authorization, you can tap the map screen to view its current location. You can set Geofences around specific areas to monitor usage. Several of the top programs include full breadcrumb trail tracking with turn-by-turn updates.

DroneMobile XC
GPS-based locating services allow you to monitor the location of your vehicle at any time.

High-Speed Communication

One of DroneMobile’s best features is its speed. Factory-installed smartphone control systems, such as MyMazda, can take more than 30 seconds to relay a command to the vehicle. It’s incredibly frustrating to have to wait that long. DroneMobile uses the fastest LTE services and Amazon cloud servers to execute a command in a second or two. Often, they can be faster than a key fob remote control. That’s truly impressive.

Live Video Feed

What makes the DroneMobile XC so special is its integrated camera system. It includes a Sony Starvis 2K QHD camera that monitors everything in front of the vehicle while you are driving. Videos are stored on an included 64GB microSD memory card.

What sets the XC apart from other dashcams is that it can use the onboard LTE modem to transmit video to the DroneMobile app on your smartphone. Using artificial intelligence, your phone can warn you when someone walks in front of your vehicle. You can turn on the video feed to see who is lurking around your vehicle. You can even speak with them. If it’s the neighbor kids, you can ask them to be careful around your pride and joy. If it’s someone more nefarious, you can alert them that the police have been notified and that the vehicle is being tracked.

The DroneMobile XC features many of the same capabilities as the DAS-II security sensor. So, impact, tilt, motion or glass breakage will immediately trigger an alert.

DroneMobile XC
The DroneMobile XC allows you to see what the camera sees in real time.

DroneMobile XC Installation

The DroneMobile XC mounts to the front windshield and can be mostly hidden behind the rearview mirror. It starts recording video as soon as the vehicle is started. Your DroneMobile retailer can add the optional RC1 rear camera to capture what’s happening behind your car or truck as you drive. Another option is the IR1 interior camera. A second camera capturing what’s happening inside the vehicle is a wise investment if you drive a taxi, limousine, Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service. The IR1 includes infrared LEDs, so it can see in the dark without lighting up the interior. Only one additional camera can be added to the DroneMobile XC.

For the DroneMobile XC to control your vehicle, you need a remote car starter or security system from Compustar or one of its sister products. This system must be integrated into your car or truck to monitor door locks, the hood, trunk and ignition. If you want remote starter features, then a controller with remote start functionality and a vehicle data interface will be required.

A local authorized DroneMobile and Compustar retailer can tell you the total cost of the system, including professional installation and configuration. Likewise, they can review the prices for the DroneMobile XC service plans to help you choose an option that provides the features you desire.

This article is written and produced by the team at www.BestCarAudio.com. Reproduction or use of any kind is prohibited without the express written permission of 1sixty8 media.

Filed Under: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Driver Safety, PRODUCTS, RESOURCE LIBRARY Tagged With: DroneMobile

Product Spotlight: Compustar 2WG17 Remote Kit

Compustar 2WG17 Remote KitCompustar was one of the first brands to allow consumers to choose a remote control package to accompany their remote start controller. Previously, we looked at flagship-level solutions like the PRO T13 and PRO R5. In this spotlight, we’re taking a closer look at the new and more affordable 2WG17 remote package. Let’s check it out!

What’s Included with the 2WG17:

  • The Compustar 2WG17 remote bundle includes:
  • A pair of three-button remote controls
  • A Drone X2/LTE module
  • An antenna with cable
  • A temperature sensor

Your authorized retailer can recommend the most suitable system controller for your vehicle. If you’re looking for full-featured performance, something like the CM-X is a popular and capable choice.

2-Way Remote Control

Taking a closer look, we see that the remotes included in this kit differ from each other. The primary remote, model 2WG17R-FM, is a two-way unit. It features three buttons, and three LED indicators located just above the top button. These LEDs confirm when a command like locking or remote starting is successfully received and executed by the vehicle control module.

The LEDs also indicate the remaining engine runtime when the vehicle is running via remote start:

  • All three LEDs flash when 100% of runtime remains
  • Center and right LEDs flash at 50%
  • Only the right LED (start icon) flashes at 25%

Don’t be fooled by the remote’s simple three-button design. Lock, unlock, and remote start are directly accessible, while advanced functions are handled through intuitive button combinations:

  • Trunk release: Press and hold the unlock button for 2.5 seconds
  • Auxiliary output 1: Press start, then double-press the lock button
  • Auxiliary output 2: Press start, then double-press the unlock button

These outputs can be programmed to control functions like sliding doors, tailgate glass releases, or additional lighting.

Using other button combinations, you can also control features such as siren chirps, shock sensor settings, valet mode, ignition-controlled door locks, passive locking, and turbo timer activation. This makes the remote highly customizable to fit your specific needs.

Compustar 2WG17 Remote Kit
The main remote includes LEDs to confirm when commands are executed using 2-way communication with the vehicle controller.

1-Way Remote Control

The secondary remote, model 1WG17-FM, offers similar core control functions but does not include 2-way confirmation LEDs. It’s a great backup remote or a simpler option for another household driver.

Both remotes feature up to 3,000 feet of range thanks to Frequency Modulation (FM) signal transmission. That’s enough to start your vehicle from inside a small apartment, office building, or even across a massive parking lot.

Another standout feature is that both remotes are water-resistant. It should keep functioning without issue if you accidentally drop your key fob in a puddle or snowbank. This durability adds a layer of everyday peace of mind and extends the lifespan of your investment.

Compustar 2WG17 Remote Kit
The companion remote in the 2WG17 kit offers the same 3000 feet of range.

Drone Smartphone Control

The 2WG17 package includes a Drone X2/LTE module for smartphone control. When paired with the DroneMobile app, you gain full access to your remote start system from virtually anywhere your phone has internet access.

You can:

  • Lock or unlock the doors
  • Start or stop the engine
  • Release the trunk
  • Activate auxiliary features

Whether at the office or vacationing in another country, you can easily check the vehicle’s status or control it. On the beach in Mexico and want make sure the doors are locked – it’s as simple a tapping an icon in the DroneMobile app.

GPS tracking is also enabled with a compatible service plan. If your vehicle is moved—say, loaded onto a flatbed—you’ll receive a notification. You can then alert authorities and provide your vehicle’s location in real time.

Retailers can walk you through the available service plans and help you select one that matches your needs.

Compustar 2WG17 Remote Kit
The 2WG17 kit includes a Drone smartphone interface for your remote car starter.

Ready to Roll in Comfort

The included temperature sensor allows for automatic climate-related activation features. For instance, you can:

  • Automatically turn on the rear window defroster when starting the vehicle in cold temperatures
  • Trigger heated seats or a heated steering wheel

The product specialist helping to configure your system can tell you which factory features in your vehicle are compatible with these automatic activations. These small touches add significant comfort and convenience during extreme weather.

Add Comfort with a Compustar 2WG17 Remote Car Starter

Whether you live in Montana or New York and dread frigid winter mornings, or you’re in Florida or Texas and want to avoid stepping into a sweltering vehicle, a remote car starter from Compustar ensures your ride is comfortable every time you get in.

The 2WG17 remote kit offers high-quality, affordable functionality. It combines convenience, rugged durability, and peace of mind thanks to two-way command confirmation. It’s a smart upgrade for any vehicle.

For more information on the Compustar 2WG17 remote kit or any of Compustar’s remote car starter and vehicle security solutions, drop by a local authorized retailer. You can find a shop near you using the dealer locator tool on the Compustar website. Be sure to follow Compustar on Facebook, Instagram, and, of course, on YouTube to learn about the new technologies they bring to the market.

This article is written and produced by the team at www.BestCarAudio.com. Reproduction or use of any kind is prohibited without the express written permission of 1sixty8 media.

Filed Under: ARTICLES, PRODUCTS, Remote Car Starters, RESOURCE LIBRARY Tagged With: Compustar

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Absolutely the best service you will get anywhere. They go above and beyond! Can’t recommend them more! They fixed our issue quickly. Super friendly and helpful. Will not buy anywhere else.

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Great service, huge demo room with great prices. Very knowledgeable and professional service from the owner and will work within your budget to help you achieve your goals in the sound system your looking for. Extremely great experience dealing with them, also pricing was excellent competitive prices.

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624 Salisbury Rd
Moncton, NB E1E 1B8
Phone: 506-858-2739

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