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Customer Reviews

iDatastart CMGMXA0

iDatastart CMGMXA0 Remote start system for select 2004-17 General Motors vehicles — uses a vehicle-specific T-harness (sold separately)

MFR # CMGMXA0

4.0 out of 5 stars
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iDatastart CMGMXA0

Michael from Haughton, LA on 9/25/2023

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This system was so easy to use and it works great! My son lost one key fob and broke the other one. It was cheaper to install this system than to replace one of the factory key fobs, plus it added remote start functionality! win for us!

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Waste of time and money

Jesse from Milroy, PA on 3/31/2023

2016 GMC Sierra 2500/3500

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First time dealing with Crutchfield has been proven a waste of time and money. I am a retired 12volt systems installer. I have literally installed thousands of remotes starts, alarms, competition sound systems, etc... I bought this remote start due to the brain-dead ease of the installation. However, after the installation it would not start. Throwing me a "hood open" fault even though all was correctly installed and no "hood open" was present. Contacted Crutchfield's professional remote start Technical Support. As far as I can tell they do not exist !!! All I got was several promises that a professional would call me back within a few days to assist me. As of yet, after several calls to open an issue, and after the promises of a call back, I STILL have had no return contact from Crutchfield. My next step is to see if I can return this starter.

Pros: None

Cons: Never got to work, Never received any "help" from Crutchfield's "help line".

Crutchfield response on 4/3/2023
Jesse contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days. We were sorry to hear about his experience with our Tech Support team. We're forwarding this on to our Tech Support supervisors, so they can look into it. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. We hope he gives us another chance to prove we're the best in the business.

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Austin from BEMIDJI, MN on 3/6/2022

2009 Saturn VUE

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LOVE this cheap little module! Make sure you buy the cable so that you can flash it using the app on your PC (thank god they ditched the IE webapp) Wiring and flashing of the module overall was a breeze and only had to make 3 solder connections, in some cases you may not even have to make any at all apart from the hood latch. The range is hooked into your OEM remote so id suggest you'd get their RF kit for alot better range.

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Frustrating experience

Crutchfield customer from KENTWOOD, MI on 1/2/2022

2017 GMC Sierra 1500

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I returned this product due to fact that I tried everything possible to get the weblink updater to work with my browser. I was using MS edge and the error kept saying out of date I even disabled edge and activated explorer 11 still nothing. Instructions were very vague. When I contacted Crutchfield reply indicated error very unusual but certainly I can't be only one with edge. I would have certainly used the product had they been able to resolve. I would continue to purchase from them again but the product definitely needs better clarity.

Pros: Couldnt install so know of none

Cons: Lousy instructions.

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Crutchfield customer from Troutman, NC on 12/25/2021

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Easiest install for remote start on the market when you use the harness. Great tech support from Crutchfield

Pros: Price Includes Bypass module

Cons: Flashing requires internet explorer or apple iso

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Malibu Remote Start

Crutchfield customer from Genoa, OH on 11/16/2021

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Start to finish, would recommend. Navigating the website for vehicle specific products was easy. I called to verify my selection. Great customer service. Gave me confirmation on correct product and options. Shipping was quick and nicely packed. Installation went as expected. Guides and Tech support are available.

Pros: Using the factory key fob. Mostly plug n play. Small amount of hardware to conceal. Pleasant customer service

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Crutchfield customer from Chadron, NE on 11/8/2021

2007 Chevrolet Suburban

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Product works great, easy to install with the t-harness my advisor recommended. Only issue was getting programmed, needed updated windows and a specific internet explorer edition-which isn't a crutchfield issue-they were great.

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Crutchfield customer from Humble, TX on 8/18/2021

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Easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Atwater, OH on 2/17/2021

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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So far so good, works as described, pretty easy installed.

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Crutchfield customer from Kentwood, MI on 1/14/2021

2009 Saturn Outlook

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Really good product, and told me what I need to install.

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