Dealer installed Remote Start
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Yes there is a difference.
Ford does not offer dealers a kit to install factory remote start. The only thing Ford offers the dealers is an add-on security/remote start module. Your truck being a 2018 you do have a new option available that didn't exist for the 17's and older.
For vehicle security with basic remote start (new option): Part # JS7Z-19A361-A
Dealer installs this module and activates remote start with IDS. The module will include a jumper wire inside the box, make sure the dealer plugs in this jumper wire. From there you can use your original keys and hit LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK and the truck will remote start.
If you want long range remote start, use that same part number above, and also get JS7Z-15K601-A. This is the long-range FOB, good for about 1/4 mile range.
The last option is to get the bi-directional FOB instead of the standard one. This part number is JS7Z-15K601-B, and again must be purchased along with the security module. Same 1/4 mile range as the other FOB, however this one will flash and beep confirming that the truck started. This is good if you regularly park your truck somewhere you can't see it and need to know if it did actually start successfully.
The advantage to going with Ford's remote start system is that it's entirely plug-and-play, so there's absolutely no wire splicing at all.
No warranty issues. The parts are considered Genuine Ford Accessories, and carry the 3/36 bumper-to-bumper warranty, or 2/unlimited, whichever is the greatest benefit to the customer.
Ford does not offer dealers a kit to install factory remote start. The only thing Ford offers the dealers is an add-on security/remote start module. Your truck being a 2018 you do have a new option available that didn't exist for the 17's and older.
For vehicle security with basic remote start (new option): Part # JS7Z-19A361-A
Dealer installs this module and activates remote start with IDS. The module will include a jumper wire inside the box, make sure the dealer plugs in this jumper wire. From there you can use your original keys and hit LOCK/UNLOCK/LOCK and the truck will remote start.
If you want long range remote start, use that same part number above, and also get JS7Z-15K601-A. This is the long-range FOB, good for about 1/4 mile range.
The last option is to get the bi-directional FOB instead of the standard one. This part number is JS7Z-15K601-B, and again must be purchased along with the security module. Same 1/4 mile range as the other FOB, however this one will flash and beep confirming that the truck started. This is good if you regularly park your truck somewhere you can't see it and need to know if it did actually start successfully.
The advantage to going with Ford's remote start system is that it's entirely plug-and-play, so there's absolutely no wire splicing at all.
No warranty issues. The parts are considered Genuine Ford Accessories, and carry the 3/36 bumper-to-bumper warranty, or 2/unlimited, whichever is the greatest benefit to the customer.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Knightstown Indiana
You’ll have to ask the dealer, but I don’t think so. I’ve used those security plus modules on a couple of Mavericks and they did not need IDS. The jumper mentioned installs on the module and the directions explain where to put it, it’s just a small plastic tab, not a wire. You need to mount it somewhat securely, it adds a shock sensor so if someone hits your truck in a lot it sounds the horn and flashes the lights. It’s adjustable. I just zip tied it to a bracket under the dash. The module plugs in behind the OBD2 module. Pretty easy.
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