Installed Remote Access
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Orange County, CA
There in an Android app that I am using. You can also use the website. You have 5 functions: Lock / Unlock / Find / Start / Stop. All the find function does is honk the horn and flash the lights, pretty much what Panic does.
The app requires the Sim ID for the Sim that is included in the kit and also a pin which is setup by the dealer.
The yearly fee is $50 after a 3 day trial.
The app requires the Sim ID for the Sim that is included in the kit and also a pin which is setup by the dealer.
The yearly fee is $50 after a 3 day trial.
Also did you buy the one off e-bay or thru the dealer? if you don't mind me asking what did installation cost as well as the cost of the unit?
I only see one reasonably priced one on e-bay now.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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I didn't see how you could tell if the vehicle was locked? will the app tell you?
Also did you buy the one off e-bay or thru the dealer? if you don't mind me asking what did installation cost as well as the cost of the unit?
I only see one reasonably priced one on e-bay now.
Also did you buy the one off e-bay or thru the dealer? if you don't mind me asking what did installation cost as well as the cost of the unit?
I only see one reasonably priced one on e-bay now.
I bought the kit on ebay from Fairway Ford. They are great to deal with. My dealer did the install for 1 hour of labor ($125 I think).
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
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what is the range of the phone remote start?
is it like Onstar in the GM where you can start from anywhere?
I loved having the ability to start my truck while I was still inside work, walk out to the parking garage, and have the truck warmed up and ready to go
is it like Onstar in the GM where you can start from anywhere?
I loved having the ability to start my truck while I was still inside work, walk out to the parking garage, and have the truck warmed up and ready to go
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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It is a cellular module that is installed with a SIM card. I am not sure who the cell provider is but as long as the truck is in a service area you can start it from anywhere you have internet access.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Parker, CO
As long as both the truck and the phone have a signal, then the range is unlimited.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Olive Branch, MS
the install is incredibly easy. Literally plug 2 wires into one box and find a place to mount them under the steering column.
I felt stupid for asking for install instructions after I opened the box and read the instructions.
Hardest part is getting a dealer on the phone to activate it and give you the PIN
I felt stupid for asking for install instructions after I opened the box and read the instructions.
Hardest part is getting a dealer on the phone to activate it and give you the PIN
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2016
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Reference your comment "Hardest part is getting a dealer on the phone to activate it and give you the PIN"..... I thought the truck needed to be taken to the dealer to get activated, thought they had to connect something to the truck to get the truck to recognize the new equipment - you comment leads me to believe the dealer can do it over the phone - is that true? If so, this is great news.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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Reference your comment "Hardest part is getting a dealer on the phone to activate it and give you the PIN"..... I thought the truck needed to be taken to the dealer to get activated, thought they had to connect something to the truck to get the truck to recognize the new equipment - you comment leads me to believe the dealer can do it over the phone - is that true? If so, this is great news.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Parker, CO
Reference your comment "Hardest part is getting a dealer on the phone to activate it and give you the PIN"..... I thought the truck needed to be taken to the dealer to get activated, thought they had to connect something to the truck to get the truck to recognize the new equipment - you comment leads me to believe the dealer can do it over the phone - is that true? If so, this is great news.
If the truck does not have factory remote start, then yes the remote start function must be activated - either the dealer connects IDS and does it there, or there are instructions on this site to purchase an OBDII connector and get some software and do it yourself.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Can you confirm if your alarm goes off what types of notifications you get? My dealer is clueless and I simply want a two way alarm for my truck. If the app or the modal can send a alarm, text, email whatever it would be greate.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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Can you confirm if your alarm goes off what types of notifications you get? My dealer is clueless and I simply want a two way alarm for my truck. If the app or the modal can send a alarm, text, email whatever it would be greate.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 9,293
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From: Parker, CO
Can you confirm if your alarm goes off what types of notifications you get? My dealer is clueless and I simply want a two way alarm for my truck. If the app or the modal can send a alarm, text, email whatever it would be greate.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
I don't trust people in my town. 10 years here and 8 attempts on my truck to date.
Personally I like the text option because that always comes through faster than email, usually within 5 seconds of the alarm being triggered.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2016
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Curtis, have you had any false alarms?