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Started by donky4444, October 24, 2013, 10:05:33 AM

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donky4444

October 24, 2013, 10:05:33 AM
Got my remote start installed Tuesday.  I love it.  A small one button remote with confirmation of start and a 2,500 ft range.  Just in time for the snow to start flying in Michigan today.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

#1
October 24, 2013, 11:04:08 AM
Gotta love it!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

TSS

#2
October 24, 2013, 11:51:18 AM
Cool.  I just PMd you a few questions if you don't mind.  I want to do this to my MKS but had not heard any good stories like yours....and you are so close I could drive to the same installer - very excited!
2010 Steel Blue Metallic MKS Ecoboost: LME 3-Bar Tuned; tint; 20" Factory rims Permachromed

2017 Summit White Buick Envision Premium AWD 2.0 Turbo
2017 Silver Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum  3.6 Twin Turbo; LME tuned.

vernonator

#3
October 24, 2013, 01:45:55 PM
Quote from: TSS on October 24, 2013, 11:51:18 AM
Cool.  I just PMd you a few questions if you don't mind.  I want to do this to my MKS but had not heard any good stories like yours....and you are so close I could drive to the same installer - very excited!

Don't hide this conversation in PM...I would love to know how well it works, range, options, etc
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

donky4444

#4
October 24, 2013, 04:25:01 PM
My office is like sitting at a mall.  From my desk to my car is about 1/4 mile and I don't even have to get out of my chair to start it.  I will have to ask the details on what model starter and interface he used.  A friend of mine works at a local car audio store as their installer and he did it at his house as a side job.  I trust him so I don't ask a lot of questions.  I paid $300 installed which is a little expensive but he said the interface he used is top notch to avoid screwing with all the electronic stuff in the car with the push button.  He also didn't need to use up one of my remotes so I still have 2 that I can use to unlock the car.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

donky4444

#5
October 24, 2013, 04:28:44 PM
Questions and answers from the above mentioned PM.

Hey, I am in Lansing...can you tell me details of your remote start?

1. You have push button start, right? - Yes
2. Price? - $300
3. Where did you have it installed? - Side job at my friends house.  He loves doing side work
4. Model?   It's a Viper remote start
5. Do you need to shut the car off and start it again when you get in before driving? - No, if I start it with the remote the doors have to be closed and locked for it to start.  Once I unlock the car I have 45 seconds to get in and touch the brake pedal or it will turn itself off after the 45 seconds.  Once I touch the brake with the factory remote in the car it just keeps on running.

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

TuxedoSHO

#6
October 24, 2013, 07:17:46 PM
So when I had bought my SHO in march, the dealer had installed Ford's remote start. Normally this would be a good thing, however the range blows and it kills the ignition when I open any door or the trunk, deeming it pretty much useless. With winter approaching here in Michigan, I began looking into other options, one of which being Viper's 5904 remote start / security system. My only issue would be running into the same issue with the ignition dropping out upon opening the door and the fact that I would have to carry two key fobs. If I can figure out a way to move the RF chip from my factory key fob into the new viper key fob, I'd be sold. Anyone have any idea if this would be possible?

2010 Taurus SHO, Rapid Spec 402A, Non-PP
K&N CAI, Livernois Catted Downpipes, Corsa Catback, Livernois Stage 4+ X Tune, EBC Slotted Rotors, EBC Red Stuff Pads, LMS 160* Thermostat, 3 Bar Map Sensor, Colder NGK  Iridium Plugs, BOV VTA,
20" TSW Nurburgrings Wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sports, 15% 3M Tints All Around, Tinted Tail Lights, Dipped Tail Light Chrome, Grille & Fogs
Best Time Yet: 12.76 @ 107MPH

donky4444

#7
October 24, 2013, 09:30:02 PM
So it is a datalink interface that he used.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

TSS

#8
October 24, 2013, 09:48:03 PM
How long did it take him to install?  Does he want to make some more money on the side?  Yours is the first real success story I have heard.   Others have the shutting off issue.
2010 Steel Blue Metallic MKS Ecoboost: LME 3-Bar Tuned; tint; 20" Factory rims Permachromed

2017 Summit White Buick Envision Premium AWD 2.0 Turbo
2017 Silver Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum  3.6 Twin Turbo; LME tuned.

jomc111

#9
October 25, 2013, 07:35:22 AM
Quote from: TSS on October 24, 2013, 09:48:03 PM
How long did it take him to install?  Does he want to make some more money on the side?  Yours is the first real success story I have heard.   Others have the shutting off issue.

this exact statment (thanks tss )
2009 mazdaspeed 3 Garrett GT3076R//HKS SQV3 blowoff valave//Autotech internals//Pauter rods//CP pistons// ACT 6 puck clutch// Lightened Flywheel//PG tubular manifold//Corksport downpipe// Streetunit racepipe// Greddy Ti-C catback//HKS type 0 Turbo Timer// Manual boost controller// Eibach pro-kit// Koni FSD dampers// JDM yellow fog overlays// COBB short throw shifter// oil filter conversion // BSD //
Parted out - sold
2010 sho -stock -sold
2014 focus st

SHODYOU

#10
October 25, 2013, 07:43:53 AM
Ford's remote start is able to keep the car running once you open the doors as long as you know what you are doing...
You have to basically disable MyKey, as this is what causes is to shut off upon opening. The car can't tell what key started it so it doesn't know if its the admin key or a programmed key... it makes you restart it so it can see the key.

Totally disabling MyKey, which I doubt most of us really use anyways, and it works fine.
2011 SHO - Tux Blk/blk int, 402B, acc, nav, multicontour, 20s. LMS 4X MyCal, 3bar MAP, K&N Typhoon, 170* t-stat, SP534's @ 30, Stainless Works catless DPs, Corsa catback, H&R sports, 5/16 front-7/16 rear spacer, 255/35 Hankook V12s, Lamin-X/PlastiDip

2004 Mustang GT - Comp Orange, Boss block/3.80 stroker 327", Foxlake TFS', Hellion turbo, blah blah

crash712us

#11
October 25, 2013, 08:12:32 AM

Quote from: SHODYOU on October 25, 2013, 07:43:53 AM
Ford's remote start is able to keep the car running once you open the doors as long as you know what you are doing...
You have to basically disable MyKey, as this is what causes is to shut off upon opening. The car can't tell what key started it so it doesn't know if its the admin key or a programmed key... it makes you restart it so it can see the key.

Totally disabling MyKey, which I doubt most of us really use anyways, and it works fine.
Is disabling my key a menu option?

2011 tuxedo black non pp, LMS stage 5, Corsa cat back, LMS down pipes, Airaid, Alky control meth injection, Megan Racing coil overs, EBC rotor&pads, Mobsteel grill, 2013 trans cooler. 403whp 417wtq 12.25 @ 110

mval

#12
October 25, 2013, 09:26:55 AM
since i have a '10, no ford remote start & have ford one on our escape, but range is so short,  i just had installed a viper 2 way. not cheap around $500, but my bud kolk1 had it done to his sho so his guy did mine. it's long range, but key feature is 2 way as my office is a good 500' from car. work great, it does a light sequence on fob to let me know car is starting & locking the doors, you just open the door like swipping the pillar & put foot on brake & you go,but you have to carry reg fob & it's fob
MikeV
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

donky4444

#13
October 25, 2013, 10:33:31 AM
It took him less than 2 hours, more like 1 to install and he is always open to side work.  I told him I may be sending some of the guys from the forum his way and he was excited for more work.  I will attach an image of the remote attached to my factory remote.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

donky4444

#14
October 25, 2013, 10:40:20 AM
Here is what the remote looks like. Once you press start it displays an orange led, when it conforms the car started it changes green. If it doesn't start it changes red. On e running if you press and hold the button it will turn the car off and confirm it's off with sound and led change. Simple but effective.

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights
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