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Oct 22, 2018 | 07:58 AM

dmorrill22

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Remote Start Woes

I just installed a 100 series remote start kit on my 2012 F250. I have changed the settings in the dash screen to allow for remote start, and changed the settings in the BCM to enable remote start as well. I had the key cut and programmed it to the truck with FORScan, and it works fine. However, when I try to remote start the truck, I get one horn honk and two flashes of the parking lights. No attempt to start or anything. I have read that this may be an issue with the hood switch, so I took a look and bent the tab up and made sure it was getting closed by the hood. No errors on the BCM or PCM. I have read this kit should be compatible with these Super Duties, so what gives???

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Oct 22, 2018 | 08:47 AM

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I’d give the manufacturer a call and talk to a technician, probably something simple. Good luck

Oct 22, 2018 | 11:35 AM

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Are there any DTC's stored by the PCM/ECU? If so, it will not remote start. Clear them and try the remote start.

From the 2015 Super Duty Owner's Manual

The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator is on.

Oct 22, 2018 | 11:37 AM

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No DTCs at all. I had to do a PCM relearn to get rid of a P160 code a while ago, but after that I had no remaining DTCs on any module. Battery voltage was fine too.

Edit: Just to clarify, my adapter has both HS and MS-CAN capabilities, and it is not finding any faults on modules with FORScan.

Oct 22, 2018 | 03:08 PM

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did you use the key to start the truck after the horn honk and flashes and then try the remote start again?

Oct 22, 2018 | 03:15 PM

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Quote:

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did you use the key to start the truck after the horn honk and flashes and then try the remote start again?

I've tried it a few times and it still does the same.

Oct 22, 2018 | 04:35 PM

Just Strokin

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Read what Pocket/Curtis wrote on this thread. If you can't solve the problem, send Pocket a PM and he might can send you more info.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17734210

by chance, did you try short across the hood switch connector to see if the switch is the problem? How much fuel is in the tank?