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Issue: Ford Remote Access app review
The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
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The Ford Remote Access app is available for both IPhone and Android users to control vehicle features. The app lets you remote start, remote stop, lock, unlock, audible car find, and there is even an optional feature to receive security notifications.
Read to find out more:
- What, if any, are the costs associated?
- Do you have to go to the dealer?
- What hardware is compatible?
- How well does it work compared with aftermarket devices?
- What models are compatible?
Ford Remote Access app for smart phones
08-27-2014, 02:14 PM
#671
08-27-2014, 02:34 PM
#672
Pretty sure with the factory start and key if you press lock and then start twice it extends the run time to whatever length you have it set for if its already running.
In the DIC I think you can also set the duration to 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
In the DIC I think you can also set the duration to 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
08-27-2014, 02:40 PM
#673
I don't understand why anyone would want to use this when you have remote start on your key, to me it's just one more thing in your hand to fumble with while getting into the truck.
08-27-2014, 02:46 PM
#674
Senior Member
In the winter I can start my truck from the airplane whenever I go on a trip. Also when I work I ride a bus in and out from a designated parking lot. When I am coming in from the bus I can start my truck at any distance and it is nice and warm for when I get there. Also since the Remote Access is on your cell phone which I typically have I do not find it combersome at all.
08-27-2014, 02:47 PM
#675
first is range - you can start your truck anywhere where you have a cell signal. I have the 200 series and it’s great but if I’m getting off a plane I would like my truck warm / cool.
second is convenience - no need to carry your keys - hide them in your truck and you can still lock / unlock / start as long as you have your phone
third it's kind off cool and i won't have to buy an extra key fob for my wife if she wants to remote start the truck
Last edited by stevebass4; 08-27-2014 at 02:49 PM.
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08-27-2014, 02:50 PM
#676
Senior Member
This also, plus you can mess with the wife by setting off the alarm randomly from work. lol
Last edited by vozaday; 08-27-2014 at 02:53 PM.
08-27-2014, 02:51 PM
#677
first is range - you can start your truck anywhere where you have a cell signal. I have the 200 series and it’s great but if I’m getting off a plane I would like my truck warm / cool.
third it's kind off cool and i won't have to buy an extra key fob for my wife if she wants to remote start the truck
second is convenience - no need to carry your keys - hide them in your truck and you can still lock / unlock / start as long as you have your phone
Being able to start anywhere with a cell signal would be a nice benefit as we know the factory key fob signal is good for about 100 yards give or take.
08-27-2014, 03:41 PM
#678
Member
Doubtful. The kits come with an obd port connector and a new obd port to mount under the dash. Easy test to do though. Open your drivers window and lock the truck. Wait about 30 seconds to be safe or even a minute and then reach in and hit the steering wheel fairly hard. If the truck does absolutely nothing.. you don't have the VSS. You literally can install the whole works in the dealership parking lot yourself and have them activate it . All they need their ids software for is to activate the 100 series remote start. The VSS is activated once plugged in by putting the truck in program mode with 8 key cycles in 10 seconds time. That's it for that. Then they log in to the remote access program website from Fords side and program the RMU. My partsman did this from his desktop pc on the counter and had mine working in about 5 minutes time. It's super simple to do. I had previously had my 100 series remote start activated so second go around the ids and laptop were not required. And yes you need the VSS as the RMU plugs into it. Your 100 series antenna plugs into your tpms module on the passenger side of the truck. It's really easy to do.
I can't seem to find the VSS but I did the window rolled down, locked the doors and waited. Opened the door from the inside and the display indicated to stop alarm, start the truck. Then it started to chime faster and faster and then the horn started to honk. Doesn't that mean I have the VSS?
Thanks again.
Last edited by Dante1; 08-27-2014 at 04:57 PM.
08-27-2014, 03:50 PM
#679
International man of Myst
Thanks for the reply.
I can't seem to find the VSS but I did the window rolled down, locked the doors and waited. Opened the door from the inside and the display indicated to stop alarm, start the truck. Then it started to chime faster and faster and then the horn started to honk. Doesn't have mean I have the VSS?
Thanks again.
I can't seem to find the VSS but I did the window rolled down, locked the doors and waited. Opened the door from the inside and the display indicated to stop alarm, start the truck. Then it started to chime faster and faster and then the horn started to honk. Doesn't have mean I have the VSS?
Thanks again.