Ford's Powercode Remote Start

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Apr 19, 2004 | 07:40 PM

NY-Ford-Lifer

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Ford's Powercode Remote Start

Anyone have any experience installing a Ford Powercode remote start system? It seems like it's a direct plug module under the dash but the local parts department guy says it's pretty involved and should only be dealer installed.

Apr 19, 2004 | 08:01 PM

1956MarkII

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I hope you haven't bought it yet- they're junk. Very expensive, and we've had nothing but trouble with the ones we've installed. We've gone to having a local accessories shop install an after-market unit for less than half the price, and no problems.

Apr 20, 2004 | 07:20 AM

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I had one installed about 3 months ago and haven't any problems. It has a long range and its nice having everything on one remote.

Apr 20, 2004 | 08:57 AM

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I have a Viper 790XV alarm system on my Screw which has remote start and is a 2-way system so you get feedback/status from the system. It's supposed to have the best range in the industry but I haven't tested that yet. It also lets you know when you (keyfob) are out of range - I can say that that hasn't happened to me yet - even in the mall . . . I had it installed for a total cost of $440. You can see details here:

http://www.drdetailshop.com/V790XV.htm

Also you no longer need the stock Ford keyfob since the alarm keyfob locks and unlocks your doors also. It just takes a little getting used to the larger keyfob (LCD display)

The Ford systems seemed overpriced for what they offered! I would definitely check aftermarket before you decide on the Ford. . .

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Mar 6, 2006 | 04:51 PM

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anyone have problem with remote starter not starting after sitting overnight and only way to get it to start is unlock truck insert key start truck then turn it off and use the remote then it works?? have a 2006 (gold) powercode installed on a 06 F-150 supercrew 4x4 5.4 and trys to start lights come on and fuel pump kicks but no starter...? help its a dealer again twice in 1 week .. only has 200 miles on it ..

Mar 6, 2006 | 06:02 PM

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Similar to JRRoth1, I have the 2-way Viper system on my 04 SCrew. I have had the version without the alarm for two years now and it has worked flawlessly for me.

Mar 17, 2006 | 02:04 PM

MERENE3

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Dealer Said Was Loose Pin Connector After 3 Days .. Ya Right.. Now Door Locks Not Working Right,,, Dealer Installed Auto-starter Piece Of Junk.. I,m Soooo Madd Only Have 500 Miles On Truck Now .. Going Back To Dealer On Sat. In Am We Will See.. 06 Supercrew 4x4..xlt.

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Mar 17, 2006 | 04:59 PM

tomdoggie

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Had mine installed by the company that installs for my dealer. Works great,

my truck sits out, so its really great on cold mornings.

Mar 17, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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thanks steve just what i needed.. will take with me to dealer..

Mar 31, 2006 | 10:34 AM

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MERENE3

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Steve Thanks For The Help... Took That Info To Dealer And Talked To Mechanic That Was Working On Truck And Last Guy Programed Wrong When I Had A Problem With Brake Light Short And That Dealer Did Not Install The Optional Relays For The Door.. But They Installed It On That Saturday And Reprogramed It And Works Ok Now.. (note He Found That The Dimmer On Headlight Switch Was Bad Most Likley From Short) And That Is Why Would Not Program Right And Work Correct.. But Ok Now.. Thanks Again Steve....

Mar 31, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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SteveVFX4

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Glad it worked out for you. I had installed the Ford kit myself in the past on my old 2002 Sport Trac, and a friends 02 F-150. It is so time consuming. I decided to pay someone do install this time on my 04 truck. They did an ok job but they didn't hook up the dome light wire. Without that wire hooked up, I couldn't get into the programming options. Luckily I found that website. So I was able to hookup the dome light properly, and while I was at it, I hooked up my side mirror defrosters to the AUX1 output on the system. So I press and hold the button to start my truck, and then after it starts, I press the button one more time and it turns on my mirror defrosters.

Steve