Aftermarket Remote Start
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+1 I think celltech and I did ours about the same time
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From: Calgary Canada
I didn't realize Ford had 2-way systems these days. I've had good luck in the past with Compustar branded 2-way starters on my wife's vehicles. Have never paid the money for that feature on any of my trucks. Not sure why, but I get a real kick out of the "query" feature on the computstars, which can tell me the interior temperature of the car. I probably use that more than the actual start feature.
Anyone know what the range is on the Ford Factory units? I don't need a one mile range, but I'd like it to start from more than a couple hundred feet.
Anyone know what the range is on the Ford Factory units? I don't need a one mile range, but I'd like it to start from more than a couple hundred feet.
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Ford says the 2way has 1000 ft range. (Remote Start System - Bi-Directional, Without Push Button Start | The Official Site for Ford Custom Accessories)
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From: Illinois
Key under the dash? You mean like a "keyless go" setup? Our 150's don't have that..
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Try starting your truck. If I do that, my alarm will go off.
So, to avoid this problem, aftermarket remote starters take a key with the programed chip and hid it in the dash of the truck. When the signal to start is sent, the alarm is not triggered as it reads the chip from the hidden key.
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From: Calgary Canada
Swimmer, not all alarms require you to put a key under the dash. Many of them have electronic modules that accomplish the same function. I'd say very few of the newer ones use a physical key. My last two have not.
I'm not an expert on what that does to your overall security situation, but it doesn't bother me.
I'm not an expert on what that does to your overall security situation, but it doesn't bother me.
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From: Anchorage Alaska
Both my Vipers do have cutoff keys (just the head) under the dash. I wanted to bypass the PATS system so if i needed a new key it was a simple thing to do. I was offered to use the security module and declined. So yes i'm aware 
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From: Alaska
My 2cents, I went with the compustar pro series on my new 14. I think I got a fair deal at about $400 installed and no key under the dash.They just needed both my keys to program. I work inside a cement vault and park probably a little more than about 100 yards away from my desk and the two way is flawless as I cant see if it started or not. Ive never had good luck with the factory autos, but it would make sense they were getting better as its becoming a more expected accessory.
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