DEI Smartstart DSM 350 and EVO-GMT4

Question

I have the EVO-GMT4 RS installed on my 2008 Chevy Avalanche. I wanted know if the DEI Smartstart DSM 350 module would work with my install and vehicle? If so, what would be the procedure to install it?

Thanks,

Chuck

Answer 1

We have a specific guide on how to connect the Viper SmartStart to the evo-all, this can be found in our RF kit's page,here: http://ca.fortin.ca/en/technology/rf_kits.html just select Viper SmartStart in the dropdown menu and select the evo-all&smartstart guide.

 

Thank you,

Comments

Awesome! Many thanks! Looks very simple actually. I will install sometime today and see what happens.

Chuck

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please pay attention to the way you connect both pieces together, the red and black wires on both connectors MUST LINE up.

 

Thank you,

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Got a question about the connections. While the installation guide states to ground the gray wire as shown in step 8, does the actual 2-pin (red and black) connector go to anything or does it stay unconnected?

Chuck

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I believe it does not get connected as the module gets its power and ground from the evo through the 4 pin connector.

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I went ahead and installed the smartstart module to the evo-all without connecting the 2-pin connector and all is well. Once I activated the account, everything was tested and my system starts/locks/unlocks successfully.

What I did have issues with was using my RF remote antenna (FTX64-2W). I initially installed the smartstart module with my RF antenna connected and neither would work. I disconnected the antenna and the smartstart worked. I went back to using my OEM remotes until I can figure this out.

Can the RF antenna work along with smartstart? If so, please advise as to wiring.

Chuck

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no it will not work with both, one or the other.