2011 Ford model Remote Start
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2011 Ford model Remote Start
Have any of you gotten or inquired about the bi-directional remote start that is offered for the new F150? It says that it is plug 'n play. But I'm wondering what their definition of plug 'n play is. Anybody?
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appears to be completely plug n play except that the dealer would have hook up your truck to their computer in order to activate it.
You can find Ford's remote start installation instructions here:
Technical Specifications
select "install instructions, electronics, remote start systems - truck" from the drop down menus and then select the 2011 model year file once it shows up.
You can find Ford's remote start installation instructions here:
Technical Specifications
select "install instructions, electronics, remote start systems - truck" from the drop down menus and then select the 2011 model year file once it shows up.
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It looks like you've got to install the hood switch kit, then the antenna r/t, then wire in the module to the TPMS behind the glove box. Then they need to hook it up to the computer at the dealership to activate it. Basically, it may be easier to just let the shop do it... dang it.
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Wonder how much it costs? It might be cheaper to just get an aftermarket system. Factory add-ons are usually way overpriced.
Check this out. http://www.fordforum.com/forum/ford-...-2010-a-19355/
Check this out. http://www.fordforum.com/forum/ford-...-2010-a-19355/
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If it's like the 250's it's about as simple an install as you can get. Mount the antenna behind the glove box, plug a wire into the TPMS, have the keys cut and the option activated at the dealer.
I put the kit in myself in about 10 minutes and then went to the dealer for the rest. Total cost was about $260.
Yeah it's more expensive than an aftermarket system but the nice thing is that you don't have a separate fob for the starter. It's right there in the new key.
And after seeing, and repairing, the butcher job the local installer did on the wife's Mountaineer remote starter, I'll never have someone else do that job again. Some of those guys really don't care how it gets put in, just that it works when you leave. Bare wires, loose electrical tape and scotch locks. The 3 worst things there are when wiring. Not to mention the control module just hanging by the antenna wire above the brake pedal. Probably would have never noticed any of it if my wife hadn't started complaining of something hitting her foot when braking.
I put the kit in myself in about 10 minutes and then went to the dealer for the rest. Total cost was about $260.
Yeah it's more expensive than an aftermarket system but the nice thing is that you don't have a separate fob for the starter. It's right there in the new key.
And after seeing, and repairing, the butcher job the local installer did on the wife's Mountaineer remote starter, I'll never have someone else do that job again. Some of those guys really don't care how it gets put in, just that it works when you leave. Bare wires, loose electrical tape and scotch locks. The 3 worst things there are when wiring. Not to mention the control module just hanging by the antenna wire above the brake pedal. Probably would have never noticed any of it if my wife hadn't started complaining of something hitting her foot when braking.
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If it's like the 250's it's about as simple an install as you can get. Mount the antenna behind the glove box, plug a wire into the TPMS, have the keys cut and the option activated at the dealer.
I put the kit in myself in about 10 minutes and then went to the dealer for the rest. Total cost was about $260.
Yeah it's more expensive than an aftermarket system but the nice thing is that you don't have a separate fob for the starter. It's right there in the new key.
And after seeing, and repairing, the butcher job the local installer did on the wife's Mountaineer remote starter, I'll never have someone else do that job again. Some of those guys really don't care how it gets put in, just that it works when you leave. Bare wires, loose electrical tape and scotch locks. The 3 worst things there are when wiring. Not to mention the control module just hanging by the antenna wire above the brake pedal. Probably would have never noticed any of it if my wife hadn't started complaining of something hitting her foot when braking.
I put the kit in myself in about 10 minutes and then went to the dealer for the rest. Total cost was about $260.
Yeah it's more expensive than an aftermarket system but the nice thing is that you don't have a separate fob for the starter. It's right there in the new key.
And after seeing, and repairing, the butcher job the local installer did on the wife's Mountaineer remote starter, I'll never have someone else do that job again. Some of those guys really don't care how it gets put in, just that it works when you leave. Bare wires, loose electrical tape and scotch locks. The 3 worst things there are when wiring. Not to mention the control module just hanging by the antenna wire above the brake pedal. Probably would have never noticed any of it if my wife hadn't started complaining of something hitting her foot when braking.
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fz1dave, how is the range for your system? The 2011 F150 factory system is the same thing and those owners have been reporting some pretty crappy remote starting range.
however, this system rydeyz is talking about is the bi-directional kit which comes with the antenna that mounts on the windshield (like the 2010-earlier kits) that gives decent range for a factory system. But it does come with a fob that you attach to your key, but at least you don't have to carry 2 fobs around like the 2010-earlier owners.
and yes, sometimes the factory kits are expensive (especially through the dealer), but you can find better dealers through online sellers or even Ebay and install the system yourself if you are able to.
however, this system rydeyz is talking about is the bi-directional kit which comes with the antenna that mounts on the windshield (like the 2010-earlier kits) that gives decent range for a factory system. But it does come with a fob that you attach to your key, but at least you don't have to carry 2 fobs around like the 2010-earlier owners.
and yes, sometimes the factory kits are expensive (especially through the dealer), but you can find better dealers through online sellers or even Ebay and install the system yourself if you are able to.
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Honestly, I would prefer the "factory" look of the ford fob. But then the range makes me second guess it. Ford claims 1000' and the Python basic 4203 is 2000'. But the aftermarket one is like $350 installed. If I can do the factory one for less... I may just do that. I don't have a need for a crazy big range anyway.
Also, I wonder if the 2011 has resolved the 2010 issue where the vehicles would cut off when the door was opened and that issue was apparently not able to be over-ridden or worked around.
Also, I wonder if the 2011 has resolved the 2010 issue where the vehicles would cut off when the door was opened and that issue was apparently not able to be over-ridden or worked around.
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^^2010 is not really an issue, a simple programming change fixes that so it doesn't shut off when opening the door. unfortunately most dealers don't have a clue about these systems. I posted links to the programming files many times, so have others. 2011 owners have reported that it does not shut off like the 2010 systems were preset to do.
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For what it's worth, they say the bi-directional is good for 1000ft.
Also, I wonder if the 2011 has resolved the 2010 issue where the vehicles would cut off when the door was opened and that issue was apparently not able to be over-ridden or worked around.
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