Does anyone know what Part # 001-540-8697 is and what it does? I spoke to a Rep at DEI, regarding getting my remote start to work, and they told me that I needed THAT part for my 93 300D in order to get the remote start to work...

any feedback???

thanks...
Mario

On Fastlane when you search the part number it says it is a Vacuum Change-Over Valve.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

has anyone ever installed this part? I am assuming that the valve is electronically controlled in such a way that when triggered, it opens the vacuum that sends fuel into the engine...is this correct? I was told that this is part needed to get my remote start working in my car....

thanks in advance...
Mario

My guess is that it's the opposite. They want to use the switchover valve to intorduce vacuum to the engine stop unit so the engine turns off. I'm sure installing a remote start unit requires such a safety feature.

I'll be interested to know how they get around the glow time.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD