ATTN Scosche Users

[darkrider01]

Originally Posted by camarograna2

interesting. Let us know what you find out. Note that the issue comes and goes. Mine didnt start acting up till like 2 months after initial install

It's definitely an issue with the kit and not the install. We rearranged the wiring and took a little ride (30-40 miles) and the TPMS warning came on again. So we stopped in a parking lot and disconnected the kit. We then rode back home (roughly same distance) and the TPMS warning did not come back on. That would lead me to believe that the kit is causing some type of interference itself, maybe after a component within the kit reaches a certain temperature.

As far as the remote activation distance, I have noticed that when approaching the car from the rear, I must be within 10-15 feet for the remote to work. However, the activation distance from the front seems to be well over 60 feet. I didn't test it any farther than 65 feet or so because I was standing in the street at that point. Also, if you know the chin/jaw trick, that can really help when extend your range.

[camarograna2]

Originally Posted by darkrider01

It's definitely an issue with the kit and not the install. We rearranged the wiring and took a little ride (30-40 miles) and the TPMS warning came on again. So we stopped in a parking lot and disconnected the kit. We then rode back home (roughly same distance) and the TPMS warning did not come back on. That would lead me to believe that the kit is causing some type of interference itself, maybe after a component within the kit reaches a certain temperature.

As far as the remote activation distance, I have noticed that when approaching the car from the rear, I must be within 10-15 feet for the remote to work. However, the activation distance from the front seems to be well over 60 feet. I didn't test it any farther than 65 feet or so because I was standing in the street at that point. Also, if you know the chin/jaw trick, that can really help when extend your range.

The chin/jaw thing does work.. just makes us look funny

[Rizzo]

As of 9/5/2012, I am still awaiting an update from Scosche engineers (via my Installer)

I will update this thread once I know more info.

[cybercoaster]

Originally Posted by darkrider01

Eh, Alpine kit is just the Scosche kit with a paint job and a curve. I've seen people with the Alpine kits have similar issues. You're just one of the lucky ones without the issue. I didn't have the TPMS issue until I took it out to research OnStar issues for some other members here, so it's an install issue - at least that is my belief. i'll know more after i work on mine this weekend.

is the Alpine kit really just the Scosche?

[darkrider01]

Originally Posted by cybercoaster

is the Alpine kit really just the Scosche?

Yes. The ONLY differences are the curve of the lower part of the double din opening and the color of the plastic. The Scosche kit matches the interior plastics, the Alpine looks like it has a blue tint to it. The curve on the Alpine unit is to more closely match their double din head units. Otherwise, they are identical in operation and guts.

[insomniac2k2]

I have issue #1 and #2. SO ANNOYING! It never occured to me that it was the scosche kit that was causing it. It used to work perfectly until the scosche install, in retrospect...

[Supermaro585HP]

Ok, I posted that I didn't have any problems but I have noticed that I have to be pretty close to the car to start it and unlock it. Not a big deal for me because I keep it in the garage at night and I don't drive it in the winter. That is the only problem that I have noticed...

[Birm]

Originally Posted by Horriblecreation

Not sure if this is universal, but mine has a tendency to never shut off the warning dings after I start the car. Its the same sound as the seatbelt warning, but it will not shut off. Figured out that if I flash my hazard lights, it stops the chime, but it will run for as long as the car is on unless you do that. This is probably half the time I start my car.

I have this as well as #1 (key fob) and also no steering wheel controls with my pioneer av8400-BH :/

Please let me know if anything comes of your email, subscribed.

[insomniac2k2]

I forgot to post that I also have the persistent ding issue. The only thing that gets rid of it is putting my car into reverse and then back out. I would live with this issue forever if they would just fix the damn key fob issue.

[Rizzo]

Thanks for the updates. This issue is really frustrating.



I am continuing to push this through the right channels at Scosche to get this fixed.

I will update this thread as I make progress.

[camarostar2010]

I have some of these issues...subscribed

[Birm]

I've forwarded this thread to scosche as well

[Rizzo]

I heard back from the Tech Support Representative. I was told that he "...forwarded the issues you are having and we are going to look into them to see if there is something that might be interrupting the data system."

I am asking for a case# so this can be tracked.

[camaro104]

wow I'm having the short key fob issue and it's a pain in the a**!!!!! now i'm thinking the radio needs to have a separate ground, radio chassis to the car body..... just a thought..... when i get a chance im going to try it.