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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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Mirror swap and remote start?

Looks like I'm going to go with the '04. Can't turn down the incentives. Need to do mirror swap though. Has small power mirrors, I need the tow mirrors. The truck is a 250 crew 4x4 lariat. Is it wasy to swap mirrors? will the wiring be there and match up?

Also thinking about remote start. truck hat the security group, Will the Ford remote start system just plug in to harnesses, or is it fairly technical?

Sorry if I'm in the wrong forum, but I hope you all can help.
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Things may have changed, but 2 years ago when I was looking for a remote starter the Ford system was not "plug and play". It had to be wired the same as any other brand.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Because of all the features in even the simplest remote start (additional stuff for diesels too) they all require some expertise to install...

for that reason, and the fact that it would be covered under my 100k extended warranty ) I got my ford Gold installed as part of the sale... think it was less than $475 installed ?.... IIRC

and is worth EVERY penny in these hot Texus summers to be able to get in a cool truck !!!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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i'm looking at at truck witch will require the tow mirrors as well, i searched for "mirror swap" and found some great threads
 
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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My dealer will install a ford remote start system on a 6.0 engine for $525, not bad consdiering any other system will cost me close to 600 or more.
 
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