Remote Start
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville MD
Remote Start
A friend of mine has an 08 Chevy 2500 Duramax and he has a remote start on his truck. Is it possible to have one on a 04 6.0L Diesel. Would it be safe since you have to wait to in the on position before starting it?
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,881
Likes: 84
From: Wake Forest, NC
Some also have the option to tie into the wait to start light, but the Ford doesn't have a dedicated signal wire, it's through the data bus. So you just have to have a delay programmed. I turn mine off in the warmer months, but will have to turn it back on soon.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,881
Likes: 84
From: Wake Forest, NC
Either way they are both aftermarket, just one is sold and marketed by ford. I also think if it's installed through the dealer, the Ford one is covered under the warranty. Last I heard it was manufactured by code-alarm. Neither one will give you an integrated delay tied to the wait to start.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 14
From: Pflugerville, tx
Either way they are both aftermarket, just one is sold and marketed by ford. I also think if it's installed through the dealer, the Ford one is covered under the warranty. Last I heard it was manufactured by code-alarm. Neither one will give you an integrated delay tied to the wait to start.
above sounds like dealer installed DOES get connected..
Sam
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 381
Likes: 1
the aftermarket ones are alot cheaper. i think they all come wit ha programable delay for diesels. Dont worry about the wait to start. its going to delay the start anyway. mine is 7sec befor it cranks. if it dosnt start it will try again. only once has mine needed to crank a 2nd time. by that time the glow plugs will be warm. But if it has a delay featcher use it 20sec is good.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Freshman User
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
I have n 04 PSD with remote start and have never had a problem. It delays for about a minute before it kicks over. I have nver had a problem with it, i do not remember the brand but i'll look into it and let you know
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,314
Likes: 4
Hve the oem Gold remote start...
it is aftermarket,installed by a third party on mine...
has worked super for 5 years....
MY only complaint - wish I had gone aftermarket and gotten the two way key fob so it would acknowledge when the truck got the signal.... if the signal gets to the truck, it starts - every time.... I just never know if I am out of range or not and have to wait until I see or her the truck start....
Having a remote go out a half mile is no good if you are uncertain if it started or not
neighbor has the lil led that shows a smoking vehicle when it starts - too cute !
it is aftermarket,installed by a third party on mine...
has worked super for 5 years....
MY only complaint - wish I had gone aftermarket and gotten the two way key fob so it would acknowledge when the truck got the signal.... if the signal gets to the truck, it starts - every time.... I just never know if I am out of range or not and have to wait until I see or her the truck start....
Having a remote go out a half mile is no good if you are uncertain if it started or not
neighbor has the lil led that shows a smoking vehicle when it starts - too cute !
