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Has anyone been able to use this on a 2018? I was told it was not compatible for the 18's. Was just wondering if anyone has tried.
Yes, I just installed/activated on my 2018 6.7 Xlt! Many thanks to the people who post on this forum, and Mel at banner auto mnavarre@bannerauto.com He was very responsive
to my e-mail's. He Ok'ed his link for parts/programming. The a/c was activated , not sure if its auto or last used.
If any 2018 owners are interested, Keven at Fairway Ford can activate the RMU and provide the PIN #. The RMU’s are getting hard to find.. I got the last one Tasca had but they had no interest in activating it for me saying I needed to take to my local dealer. Even though I only bought the alarm module from Fairway Keven had no problem activating the RMU for me. They will get my online parts business from now on due to Keven’s great customer service.
For anyone that wants the addition "start, stop, locate, lock, unlock all from your iPhone" and get text and emailed when your SD is being broken into or just bumped have the remote access kit and additional vehicle security kit installed. I have had it on my truck for a couple months and have caught some guys in the parking lot of Home Depot, while I was inside, trying to steal stuff out of the bed of my truck. I was sent a text and immediately walked outside and there they were. *** beating time. I've put a Retrax powerttax MX pro on now, but it's still nice to know that I have the additional equipment keeping my truck and my belongings inside safe. Without this added security, someone can bust a window and the alarm will not sound. Which is ridiculous, but true. All the '18's will have Ford Pass, which is the free, phone application. If you have a '17, go get these two items installed, you can thank me later!
Can I get a new Sim and pin code? I have a 2017 Ford Escape?
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It works with the 17 Super Duty. I've installed several already.
The extra antenna is only for the long range fobs. It is not required for the cell phone remote system.
What is required is the security module. That is the only place for the cell phone remote system to plug into.
If your truck currently does not have remote start on the key, then the remote start system on the truck must be activated (usually requires a trip to a dealer for IDS to turn it on, but some folks have figured it out with Forescan). The cell phone module must also be activated and a PIN generated, but that can only be done by a dealer. A few have had luck getting certain dealers to do this over the phone, since the truck technically doesn't have to be at the dealer to activate remote access.
Could you call me and explain exactly how to do this?
Slapped this system into my '17 today, activated by Kevin at Fairway Ford in under 5 minutes. It's awesome and now I have "local" remote start on my factory key-fob, and then "remote" lock/unlock/start/stop on my phone from anywhere. Plus, I now have the shock sensor which will send an alert to my phone from anywhere. Very cool stuff.
Ohio. But that doesn't matter. They can activate anywhere. They've done one for me and I'm on the NY/Canada border. Banner Ford in Louisiana has done one for me in the past.
You show a photo of the the old Remote Access app. I just deleted a bookmark I had for that, but it says that all support for that old app ends on 12/31/20. http://fordremoteaccess.com/en/
Ohio. But that doesn't matter. They can activate anywhere. They've done one for me and I'm on the NY/Canada border. Banner Ford in Louisiana has done one for me in the past.
You show a photo of the the old Remote Access app. I just deleted a bookmark I had for that, but it says that all support for that old app ends on 12/31/20. Ford Custom Accessories | Remote Access
Is there a system that will take the place of the current one?
Is there a system that will take the place of the current one?
Probably not from Ford as far as cell phone app starting. Many of the new models have a built in modem and can be started remotely with the FordPass app. But if your truck isn't modem equipped then you're probably out of luck for a Ford option and will have to visit the aftermarket. You might be able to buy Ford modules for key fob starting. But I couldn't say with any accuracy because I haven't the need to check those options out because my truck is modem equipped.
Viper has the SmartStart app for their applications. I had one several years ago and worked at least as good as Ford's app, which is not fantastic by the way. Several on the forum have used 12 Volt Solutions. Reviews seem to be mixed. I'm not sure if they have a phone app option or not, I've never had occasion to check them out.
I have no idea what you have for a truck. If you put it in your signature it'll be there for every post. Very handy for anyone trying to help out when they can look and see immediately what you have.
Also, one quote you used was from a post well over 2 years old. Forum poster Pocket helped me immensely a few times when I was installing remote starts in 2014 and 2016 models. But I haven't seen any posts from him in quite some time.
Is there a system that will take the place of the current one?
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Has anyone had any issues with their remote access going into a “sleep mode”. I’ve tried doing a scheduled start, disconnecting the batteries, disconnecting module, logging off and back on app, deleting it and even tried calling the company that provides the service to it and no dice. They were able to send a signal to my truck and confirmed it’s working but will not work off the app.
Has anyone had any issues with their remote access going into a “sleep mode”. I’ve tried doing a scheduled start, disconnecting the batteries, disconnecting module, logging off and back on app, deleting it and even tried calling the company that provides the service to it and no dice. They were able to send a signal to my truck and confirmed it’s working but will not work off the app.
If it’s showing Sleep Mode, you should be able to set a wake-up with enough of an advance to bring it out of sleep mode and allow a remote start through the app, usually a few hours prior.
If it’s in sleep mode and you want to start the vehicle, you need to use the key fob. Once the key is in the ignition and the vehicle is running, it should clear the Sleep Mode icon.
I believe it goes in to Sleep Mode 72 hours of the vehicle being parked/inactive to prevent battery drawdown.
05-31-2018, 05:19 PM
