Bulldog RS 1300 Remote Starter w/Keyless Entry and Alarm System

 (7 customer reviews)

First, if you are not an expert at vehicle wiring, electronics, etc then don't even consider any Bulldog Security product. Their tech support (phone or email) is as bad as it gets. It's like they read one email and put the answer in the next email recieved. I managed to install an RS1300E in a Chevy Truck but only because I had bought the T-Harness adaptor, I had the complete set of factory service manuals for this truck, digital voltmeter to test circuits and expert knowledge on vehicle wiring. The remote starter works well and has excellent range, but some of the other functions do not work as stated or described. Emails and calls to Bulldog result in answers that either do not make sense or seem to answer a different question. Their products however do seem to be good quality but they are just not installable by the average do-it-yourselfer.

Just installed this system in an older Range Rover. Bulldog's on-line wiring diagram for the vehicle was extremely helpful. RS1300 is relatively easy to integrate into the vehicle. Programming options for the system are numerous & are helpful in making the system work with unusual vehicles such as the Rover. Their tech service line was very helpful, and when the unit failed, they replaced it without question.

This is a complex system. Not for the novice, particularly if you're working on an unusual vehicle. Some of the programable features are tricky to set up, but the instructions are complete, somewhat technically written but the tech line is always there if needed.

Okay, several different aspects in my mind regarding this product.

Installation - (To start, my experience level includes several radios installed, cigarette lighters, powered rear view mirrors etc. I own wire cutters, voltometer, electrical tape, etc.) I pre-read the instruction manual, went through all of the parts in the box, went to the website and read any information that I could find relative to my auto there and printed the wiring guide for my car (Toyota Sienna). This preparation and especially the wiring guide turned out to be a huge help. It was during this phase that I discovered the antenna clips (necessary to get the extended range) were missed in my box. More on that later. It took me probably 7-8 hours to install, at least 2 of which were taking the dashboard apart and putting it and all the wiring back together afterward. With the wiring diagram for my car, it was fairly simple to do the ignition, blower and power wires. The brake, parking lights,...Read more