VISTA, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Directed Electronics is pleased to announce immediate availability of the Automate AM14 Datastart interface for new GM vehicles, enabling remote start and keyless entry functions while requiring less than half the installation time of traditional systems.
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The AM14 is compatible with a wide range of new GM vehicles, including Cadillac CTS and Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra and Yukon among others. AM14 adds long range 2-way remote control to any GM-equipped remote start system, greatly increasing the range users typically experience from the factory remote. The simple install requires only 3 wire connections to the vehicle: 12 volt constant power, ground, and connection to the data wire in the OBDII On-Board Diagnostic connector.
According to Ken Ward, Product Category Manager for Security & Remote Start, "The new AM14 is 'Powered by XPRESSKIT(TM)', which means it is data- enabled, easy to install, and quickly programmable using downloadable firmware via the XKLOADER USB interface. It's one of the next generation systems from Automate designed specifically for the New Car Dealer channel." For more information including dealer pricing, please see your Directed Sales Manager, or call (800) 876-0800 ext. 6.
About Directed Electronics
Headquartered in Vista, California, Directed Electronics is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security, vehicle remote start and convenience systems, and the largest supplier of aftermarket satellite radio receivers based on sales. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video systems and has exclusive rights to market and sell certain SIRIUS- branded satellite radio receivers and accessories to Directed's existing U.S. retailer customer base. In the home audio market, Directed designs and markets award-winning Polk Audio(R) and Definitive Technology(R) premium loudspeakers. Directed's broad portfolio of security products, remote start, hybrid systems, and GPS tracking systems are sold under leading brands including Viper(R), Clifford(R), Python(R), Astroflex(R) and Autostart(R). Directed's mobile audio and video products include speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers and video screens, sold under its Polk Audio(R), Orion(R), Precision Power(R), and Directed Video(R) brand names. Directed was founded in 1982 and markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. More information is available at http://www.directed.com/.
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