Originally Posted by X5Dawg

We have a Viper remote start on ours - was on the vehicle when we bought it. Works really well (without key in ignition). Using the Viper remote, you press the lock and unlock button at the same time. Range on the remote is about 100 - 200 yards. The car alarm beeps once and the X fires up. While it is sitting there running, the parking lights and dash lights flash every 10 seconds to let you know it is running. Once in the X, you have to insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the "Run" position. Once the X is put into gear, all lights stop flashing.