Aftermarket Remote Start
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I've never understood people caring about range on a 1 way. If you don't know if it started or not,long range doesn't matter. Range on a 2 way makes perfect sense.
Having said that, Viper is supposed to be pretty decent.
Having said that, Viper is supposed to be pretty decent.
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What's the difference between 1 way and 2 way?
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From: Southeast Kansas
I went with a VIPER 2 way on my truck. As long as I leave the controls set for heat, or a/c, or defrost, the night before, the system starts and the controls work.
The 2 way system that I have has some lights on the left side of the fob, that blinks when start the truck. It just lets you know that the unit worked.
The 2 way system that I have has some lights on the left side of the fob, that blinks when start the truck. It just lets you know that the unit worked.
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1 way vs 2 way - a 2 way system sends confirmation that the engine started to the fob and the fob beeps/flashes etc so you know the engine started.
HVAC configuration - If it's cold, turns on heat, defroster and heated seats. If it's hot out, turns on AC and cooled seats.
Ford offers 2 plug and play kits that I know of. A 1way kit and a 2way kit. They are designed to be installed after the fact and just plug into existing wiring junctions behind the glove box; no wire cutting or splicing required. You may (and it depends on how the vehicle was programmed at the factory) have to have a ford tech "tell" the vehicle that the remote starter is installed. In 3 vehicles I've put it in, one was ready to go and the other two had to go to my dealer for a 3 minute update (one dealer did it for free, the other lost a customer for life...).
HVAC configuration - If it's cold, turns on heat, defroster and heated seats. If it's hot out, turns on AC and cooled seats.
Ford offers 2 plug and play kits that I know of. A 1way kit and a 2way kit. They are designed to be installed after the fact and just plug into existing wiring junctions behind the glove box; no wire cutting or splicing required. You may (and it depends on how the vehicle was programmed at the factory) have to have a ford tech "tell" the vehicle that the remote starter is installed. In 3 vehicles I've put it in, one was ready to go and the other two had to go to my dealer for a 3 minute update (one dealer did it for free, the other lost a customer for life...).
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1 way vs 2 way - a 2 way system sends confirmation that the engine started to the fob and the fob beeps/flashes etc so you know the engine started.
HVAC configuration - If it's cold, turns on heat, defroster and heated seats. If it's hot out, turns on AC and cooled seats.
Ford offers 2 plug and play kits that I know of. A 1way kit and a 2way kit. They are designed to be installed after the fact and just plug into existing wiring junctions behind the glove box; no wire cutting or splicing required. You may (and it depends on how the vehicle was programmed at the factory) have to have a ford tech "tell" the vehicle that the remote starter is installed. In 3 vehicles I've put it in, one was ready to go and the other two had to go to my dealer for a 3 minute update (one dealer did it for free, the other lost a customer for life...).
HVAC configuration - If it's cold, turns on heat, defroster and heated seats. If it's hot out, turns on AC and cooled seats.
Ford offers 2 plug and play kits that I know of. A 1way kit and a 2way kit. They are designed to be installed after the fact and just plug into existing wiring junctions behind the glove box; no wire cutting or splicing required. You may (and it depends on how the vehicle was programmed at the factory) have to have a ford tech "tell" the vehicle that the remote starter is installed. In 3 vehicles I've put it in, one was ready to go and the other two had to go to my dealer for a 3 minute update (one dealer did it for free, the other lost a customer for life...).
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Here's the one I have and it works great.
REMOTE START SYSTEM - 200 SERIES PLUG-N-PLAY | Genuine Ford | BB5Z-19G364-C
Also here is a great thread with tons more information.
Remote Start 200 Series Plug and Play - Page 5 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
REMOTE START SYSTEM - 200 SERIES PLUG-N-PLAY | Genuine Ford | BB5Z-19G364-C
Also here is a great thread with tons more information.
Remote Start 200 Series Plug and Play - Page 5 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
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About 350 Canadian... you can get online for quite a bit less in the USA
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From: Anchorage Alaska
If mine did not come with the factory remote start i would have put a Viper on it like i have on my other trucks. Range sucks on the stock one though, I'm planning on adding the 2-way kit to it...still won't match the mile range of my Vipers.
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From: NW Minnesota
1. Buy kit from the link I posted.
2. Install kit. Takes 30 minutes.
3. Bring it to a Ford dealer who will use IDS to activate it in trucks computer. $50 is what my dealer charged.
4. Enjoy