Customer Reviews

Bulldog Security RS-1200 Remote Starter

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As the product itself, it turned out to be not that bad, except even with the extended function it doesn't work beyond 200-300 feet (all installation 'by the book, re-checked), and you may forget about promissed 800!
But this is not the worst part. The biggest problem is to get any ansers from their technical support. They are repeatedly ignoring any requests, starting from the regular customer service representatives and ending with the customer support manager, who, probably, has bigger problems than supervising his department.
So, I strongly recommend to consider other suppliers of these systems. I'm sure it will be much better option!

Bought and installed in 1999 Toyota Corolla(hahaha, I know I know...). Don't attempt this project unless you're very handy, have basic knowledge of electricity and mechanically inclined.

Install was pretty straight forward once you've determine the ignition wiring layout. They have a nice ignition wiring diagram for most vehicles on their website. I've only activated remote start and power door lock features and they work fine.

Only problem during install I encountered was that contrary to their instructions I had to connect tach input wire even though I don't have a tachometer. Once that was accomplished, everything worked nicely. Also the door lock/unlock button on the remote is too small and people with large fingers may find it difficult to operate comfortably.

My original 1200 on my last vehicle was excellent.
So I ordered two this time, for my newer two vehicles.

Upon reciept, I saw that it was not the same as the old one.
It did not look like the picture, Bulldog upgraded this model number.
It looked easier to install, and the remotes were newer looking too.

After installing unit one on my Toyota 4Runner, it did not work right.
It started the truck, but gave a horrible whining sound after 15 seconds.
I called their tech support - he tried to help, but appeared clueless.
So I decided to just deal with the horrible whining sound.

I started the truck later with the remote and it started fine.
I than inserted the key in the ignition, and preceeded to drive away.
Upon reaching my destination, I tried to turn it off with the key.
It WOULD NOT shut off, I was forced to turn it off with the remote.
I figuered it was a factory defect, and decided to use unit 2 instead.

I left all the wiring intact, since I really know what I am doing.
(I'm an AC and DC electrical man for over 35 years)
Unit number two was even worst than unit number one.
This one cranked the starter non-stop, as soon as I plugged in the harness.
It wouldn't start the truck, just endless crank - crack - crank.

I finally gave up - two defective Bulldogs with two different problems.
I returned them to Amazon for a refund, and bought 2 new other ones from them.
NOT BULLDOGS !!!!!!!

A once great remote starter - ruined by updating something the wrong way.