Want to leave truck running without keys in ignition
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Laughing Gas
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Want to leave truck running without keys in ignition
2015 6.7 king ranch with ez lynk tuner. Winter is coming and I'd like to find a way to leave the engine running without the keys in it. Yes I know it has remote start but it shuts down after 15 minutes. Sometimes I leave the truck running all day. Have been locking the doors with a 2nd key but want something a little nore secure against theft.
and before anyone whines I'm in fairbanks. Was -40 for a while last winter.
and before anyone whines I'm in fairbanks. Was -40 for a while last winter.
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The only method I am aware is to buy an aftermarket remote start kit. Most of these aftermarket remote start kits allow you to hold the start button to activate their run circuitry and then remove the key.
Not aware of anyone accomplishing this feature with the Ford remote start kits nor increasing the run time beyond 15 minutes without pressing the buttons on the fob.
Not aware of anyone accomplishing this feature with the Ford remote start kits nor increasing the run time beyond 15 minutes without pressing the buttons on the fob.
Post Fiend
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He might not have been totally clear with his current method, but he says he is using a 2nd key now.
Laughing Gas
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I’ve got something for you. I use this. It allows you to idle, no time limit, no key in the ignition. If someone smashes the window and jumps in, the truck shuts off when the transmission is shifted out of park.
It’s pretty hot where I live so I sometimes leave it idling when I’m eating somewhere. Also, if I forget something in my house I can leave the truck running while I run in to get whatever it is and come back to a cool interior.
It’s an easy install, took me about 30 minutes tops.
http://www.secure-idle.com/index.html
It’s pretty hot where I live so I sometimes leave it idling when I’m eating somewhere. Also, if I forget something in my house I can leave the truck running while I run in to get whatever it is and come back to a cool interior.
It’s an easy install, took me about 30 minutes tops.
http://www.secure-idle.com/index.html
Laughing Gas
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Understand the reasoning, but I wouldn't recommend idling for long periods unless you have deleted your trucks EGR cooler. I have seen ambulances have clogged cool side EGRs at only 45,000 miles, but with 7,000 hrs idle time.
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I’ve got something for you. I use this. It allows you to idle, no time limit, no key in the ignition. If someone smashes the window and jumps in, the truck shuts off when the transmission is shifted out of park.
It’s pretty hot where I live so I sometimes leave it idling when I’m eating somewhere. Also, if I forget something in my house I can leave the truck running while I run in to get whatever it is and come back to a cool interior.
It’s an easy install, took me about 30 minutes tops.
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
It’s pretty hot where I live so I sometimes leave it idling when I’m eating somewhere. Also, if I forget something in my house I can leave the truck running while I run in to get whatever it is and come back to a cool interior.
It’s an easy install, took me about 30 minutes tops.
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Just Strokin
What is the cost of the Secure Idle Kit?
Mounted the button right next to where the key goes so I can activate it in one motion while removing the key.
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by F250_Super_4X4
Understand the reasoning, but I wouldn't recommend idling for long periods unless you have deleted your trucks EGR cooler. I have seen ambulances have clogged cool side EGRs at only 45,000 miles, but with 7,000 hrs idle time.
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The unit for a 2015 F350 would be a SI340U and they are $99.50 plus shipping.
Alex Akers
Secure-Idle, Inc.
PO Box 408
210 West Lincoln
Saybrook, Illinois 61770
T: 309-475-2286
F: 309-475-2140
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
Alex Akers
Secure-Idle, Inc.
PO Box 408
210 West Lincoln
Saybrook, Illinois 61770
T: 309-475-2286
F: 309-475-2140
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Just Strokin
The unit for a 2015 F350 would be a SI340U and they are $99.50 plus shipping.
Alex Akers
Secure-Idle, Inc.
PO Box 408
210 West Lincoln
Saybrook, Illinois 61770
T: 309-475-2286
F: 309-475-2140
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
Alex Akers
Secure-Idle, Inc.
PO Box 408
210 West Lincoln
Saybrook, Illinois 61770
T: 309-475-2286
F: 309-475-2140
SECURE-IDLE - HOME
Also, I asked if it would negatively affect the factory remote start. One guy said yes, their “engineer†said no. I took a chance and installed it anyway and it DOES NOT affect it at all. Still works like normal.
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