Start-X Remote Starter for Select Mazda 3 (2014-18) | Mazda 6 (2014-21) | CX-3 (2016-22) | CX-5 (2013-25) | CX-9 (2016-23) | MX-5 Miata 2016-23 | Plug N Play | Press Lock Unlock Lock to Remote Start

Easy to install. I watched the video and followed along, and was able to install it myself in about 30 minutes. Works great I can start my car from the house during winter

Works great. Super easy install. Buy it.

2022 Mazda Cx-5. Took 15 minutes to install. Highly recommend. Much better than the MyMazda app, since we live in an area with poor cell service and it was hit or miss with the app. We found the HVAC (heat/cool) will operate from the previous settings which is nice, especially for winter warm up and windshield defrost. Instructions did not mention that when you get in the car, to hold down the break pedal for three seconds to turn the car into “fully on” mode. Overall- VERY easy install start to finish. Highly recommend.

I own two identical 2015 Mazda CX-5's; one for each kid of ours.Both were given these as a Christmas present.Installation was a breeze, with one exception. The hardest part of the install was laying upside down under the dash and securing the "brain box" with a ziptie somewhere. I used a large wiring harness to ziptie the box to. There's not much room under the dash, and you really need three hands to hold the box and both ends of the ziptie.Programming took less than 60 seconds, and both CX-5's remote started perfectly.I ordered the "Lock, Unlock, Lock" function because that sequence keeps the horn on the car from sounding during the remote start process. If you order the "Lock, Lock, Lock" sequence you will get two blasts from the horn as you press the lock button for the second and third time- not what our neighbors want to hear at 4am...The question came up on how to shut off the engine remotely if needed. No guidance was given in the instructions on how to do this. The answer? With the car already remote started, press the start sequence again and sure enough- it shuts back down.We also like the fact that the car does not shut off when the door is unlocked and opened after a remote start. Car stays running, and you simply plop into the car and press the brake pedal for three seconds to transfer out of the remote start mode and into the full "run" mode.Well worth the money. Easy install and worked perfect. Would buy again.

1 minutes to disconnect the battery. 1 minute to remove the steering wheel column cover. 5 minutes to figure out how to get the existing plugs out (it is easier to release the tab with a small screwdriver than your finger). Less than 5 minutes to snap the T-wiring harness in and zip tie it neatly. 1 min to reconnect the battery. While the control module was initialized I put the steering wheel column back on. Done. It says to wait 15 minutes, but in my experience, it took less than 5.Notes:- I was initially bothered that when I did the lock-unlock-lock thing the car honked. I figured out this was happening because the car was already locked. So now I used unlock-lock-unlock-lock and I don't get a honk. Maybe there is another way, but this works for me.- I can start the car from my bedroom, through wooden walls, about 50'. Exactly what I wanted. Probably goes a lot further, just haven't tried.- Sitting in my car testing it I did lock-unlock-lock thin in, it started, yay. Then I stepped on the pedal and it promptly stopped. WTH I thought, that'll be super annoying. Yeah, so.... after remote-starting you HAVE to unlock the car before you step on the brake pedal. I suppose this is a security feature. I re-tested, and unlocking THEN stepping on the brake, the car didn't stop and I could drive away uninterrupted.Finally - the instructions are a bit lacking. It's still easy to install, but it ought to be more explicit about each step like it doesn't tell you to reconnect the battery. Obviously, you need to reconnect the battery, but why leave steps like that to guesswork? Also, the kit unexpectedly included a hood switch labeled "professional install", but there is literally zero mention of how to install it, not even how to connect it to the control module. Again, a thing an experienced DIYer could figure out on their own, by why leave it to guessing?

Installation was trickier than it should have been, but it works great and my wife was thrilled to have a warm car throughout the winter!

I just installed this on my new (to me) 2021 CX-9 and I’m so happy with the results! It’s so much better than using the MyMazda app and works flawlessly. I had some trouble with setup (user error tbh) and the tech was patient as he walked me through the steps again to get it set up correctly and working. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to add convenience to your routine. It’s a life saver in cold winters/hot summers, just remember to set your A/C system accordingly the night before!