bucksfan
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• Columbus, OH, USA |
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 Posted:8/18/2004 14:08 |
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I'd like to get a remote starter kit for my X. One that will not screw up my remote entry and factory alarm. Any recommendations? |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/29/2003 |
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Posted:8/18/2004 15:13 |
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I had the Ford alarm and remote start installed in mine (they called it the Gold Package). No complaints. It may not work from as far away as others, but install was "plug and play". If you already have a factory alarm, that would be the way to go in my book. |
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bucksfan
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• Columbus, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 4/5/2004 |
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Posted:8/18/2004 21:46 |
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Oh, I didn't realize Ford offered one. How much was it, if you don't mind me asking? |
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Vince Powell
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• Burlington, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 1/13/2004 |
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Posted:8/19/2004 10:27 |
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| Quote: | | Oh, I didn't realize Ford offered one. How much was it, if you don't mind me asking? |
i paid $207 from the dealer, but that was on an ordered 04. |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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Posted:8/19/2004 17:56 |
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| Quote: | | Oh, I didn't realize Ford offered one. How much was it, if you don't mind me asking? |
I believe I paid $359 for both alarm and remote start together, including installation. |
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bucksfan
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• Columbus, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 4/5/2004 |
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Posted:8/20/2004 18:45 |
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Maybe my description was incorrect. I don't have an alarm, just the PATS system that's on all Fords. I've seen really cheap systems that only do remote start for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles. For example, Valet 551T, AutoCommand 20023, and Bulldog RS114. Is this another "get what you pay for" scenario? Will I need the PATS bypass module with these? |
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Doug Loper
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• Byron Center, MI, USA |
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• Registered on 9/26/2003 |
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Posted:8/20/2004 18:49 |
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I've been thinking about a VIPER791 system with remote start. It sends a signal to key fob to show vehicle is running or if alarm is activated. Also has 3 inputs for additional remote items. I would like to set it up like I had on my Z28 where the windows go up and the doors lock when you turn on alarm.
2000 X V-10
Mods: 6" Revtek lift
35" M/T Baja Claw Radials
16" x 10" Eagle Alloy Rims
Superlifts Truspeed Calibrator
Pioneer DVD surround sound system.
SilverStar 9007
Clear front corners. |
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Doug Loper
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• Byron Center, MI, USA |
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• Registered on 9/26/2003 |
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Posted:8/20/2004 19:02 |
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I don't want to promote another site but this link has some good posts about alarms:
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/forum.ten-id-495-n-alarms
2000 X V-10
Mods: 6" Revtek lift
35" M/T Baja Claw Radials
16" x 10" Eagle Alloy Rims
Superlifts Truspeed Calibrator
Pioneer DVD surround sound system.
SilverStar 9007
Clear front corners. |
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E. Long
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:8/21/2004 00:30 |
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I have a Viper 550 ESP alarm with remote start. I also have the remote with 2-way communication. Let's me know if the truck is armed, running, and if the alarm goes off, the key fob beeps, too. Great for when you're out of sight from the X but still within range with the remote.
I had this installed when I first got my X in '00. Think I paid $400 or so including installation? Somewhere around there, anyway.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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