I've read in more than one place about VehiCrosses with problems caused by aftermarket remote starter installations. Only tracked one of 'em down so far, and it just touches on it. I don't know precisely why it's a problem either, just that it has been documented. One review has a list of trouble spots for the VX, and goes on to say the following:

"Starter: Aftermarket remote-starting devices may cause the transmission to upshift roughly. Removing the remote kit will correct the condition. (1999-2000)"


The whole review can be found here:

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...56.htm#trouble


BTW, just gotta laugh at this report's cost for alternator repair... try twice that folks.