I have a Clifford Matrixs RSX 3.5... sitting waiting for a running VX so I can install it! lol I was able to purchase it through work for $116!It is a keyless entry, security, remote start, two way paging system. Typical installation at my work is around $150... my system retails for $399 I think.
As for the problems with remote start system causing shifting problems... sounds like operator error. We do TONS of remote start systems in our bay and NEVER have a problem like that... If the system is installed correctly, and operated correctly, it is no different from hitting the key. A service bulletin is a dealers way of covering their buts on stuff that they can't explain... even if it ISN'T because of aftermarket equipment... typical of a service department!
I don't know if there are any differences between the 99-01 VX... but below are DEI Techsoft pages... showing wiring color, function, and locations. This is what we use when doing a remote start or security system at our store. Of course, IF you have no experience, it is recommended that you let a professional do the job... its not a tough job, but if you do it wrong, its not tough to screw things up either. Good luck!
'99 VX
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| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white & white/black |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|blk/wht or wht/blu |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|blk/yel or blk/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND IGNITION|blk/red or blk/yel |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|blue |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|red/white |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| POWER UNLOCK|red/black |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| LOCK MOTOR|lt. green | |drivers door harness |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|lt. green/black | |drivers door harness |
| DISARM DEFEAT|lt. green/black | |passengers door harness |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|green/red | |drivers kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|yellow or grn/yel | |headlight switch |
| HEADLIGHTS|red or red/blu |- |headlight switch |
| DOOR TRIGGER|red/green |- |passenger kick panel *2 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|use door trigger | | |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
|FCTRY ALRM DISARM|lt. green/red |- |drivers door lock switch |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|black/red | |PCM *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|lt. green/white | |PCM *3 |
| BRAKE WIRE|red |+ |brake switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|green or orn/blk |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blu/yel & blu/wht |+ |wiper switch |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |drivers window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |passenger window switch |
| RADIO 12V|red/white |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |- |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|red/blue |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|green/red |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|blue - yellow | |radio or speaker |
| RF SPEAKER|green - gray | |radio or speaker |
| LR SPEAKER|red - white | |radio or speaker |
| RR SPEAKER|blue - white | |radio or speaker |
Notes:
*1 Also found at the keyless module located to the drivers side of the steering column.
*2 Located high in the passengers kick in a white 22-pin plug. *3 Found in a red plug of
the PCM located in the center console.
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'00 VX
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| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white & white/black |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|blk/wht or wht/blu |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|blk/yel or blk/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND IGNITION|blk/red or blk/yel |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|blue |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|red/white |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| POWER UNLOCK|red/black |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| LOCK MOTOR|lt. green | |drivers door harness |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|lt. green/black | |drivers door harness |
| DISARM DEFEAT|lt. green/black | |passengers door harness |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|green/red | |drivers kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|yellow or grn/yel | |headlight switch |
| HEADLIGHTS|red or red/blu |- |headlight switch |
| DOOR TRIGGER|red/green |- |passenger kick panel *2 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|use door trigger | | |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
|FCTRY ALRM DISARM|lt. green/red |- |drivers door lock switch |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|black/red | |PCM *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|lt. green/white | |PCM *3 |
| BRAKE WIRE|red |+ |brake switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|green or orn/blk |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blu/yel & blu/wht |+ |wiper switch |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |drivers window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |passenger window switch |
| RADIO 12V|red/white |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |- |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|red/blue |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|green/red |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|blue - yellow | |radio or speaker |
| RF SPEAKER|green - gray | |radio or speaker |
| LR SPEAKER|red - white | |radio or speaker |
| RR SPEAKER|blue - white | |radio or speaker |
Notes:
*1 Also found at the keyless module located to the drivers side of the
steering column. *2 Located high in the passengers kick in a white 22-pin
plug. *3 Found in a red plug of the PCM located in the center console.
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'01 VX
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| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white & white/black |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|blk/wht or wht/blu |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|blk/yel or blk/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND IGNITION|blk/red or blk/yel |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|blue |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|red/white |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| POWER UNLOCK|red/black |- |drivers door harness or *1 |
| LOCK MOTOR|lt. green | |drivers door harness |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|lt. green/black | |drivers door harness |
| DISARM DEFEAT|lt. green/black | |passengers door harness |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|green/red | |drivers kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|yellow or grn/yel | |headlight switch |
| HEADLIGHTS|red or red/blu |- |headlight switch |
| DOOR TRIGGER|red/green |- |passenger kick panel *2 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|use door trigger | | |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
|FCTRY ALRM DISARM|lt. green/red |- |drivers door lock switch |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|black/red | |PCM *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|lt. green/white | |PCM *3 |
| BRAKE WIRE|red |+ |brake switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|green or orn/blk |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blu/yel & blu/wht |+ |wiper switch |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |drivers window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - brn/wht |A |passenger window switch |
| RADIO 12V|red/white |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |- |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|red/blue |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|green/red |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|blue - yellow | |radio or speaker |
| RF SPEAKER|green - gray | |radio or speaker |
| LR SPEAKER|red - white | |radio or speaker |
| RR SPEAKER|blue - white | |radio or speaker |
Notes:
*1 Also found at the keyless module located to the drivers side of the
steering column. *2 Located high in the passengers kick in a white 22-pin
plug. *3 Found in a red plug of the PCM located in the center console.
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Hope this helps ALL. Take care!