01-23-2015, 05:10 PM

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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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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?

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01-29-2015, 05:20 PM

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I just picked up the "older" style system for $305 on eBay and added it to my 100 series starter. My dealer just did the over the phone setup for free, and it works GREAT!

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03-20-2015, 09:16 AM

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How's the speed on this?

I have a Viper SmartStart on my 99 Expedition that can get the car running in less than 10 seconds. However, on my 2014 Impala, the factory "phone" remote start takes almost a minute.

I plan to put this in my truck, but don't want to pay for slow factory Impala-like performance.

I'm assuming the Impala is using EDGE and the Viper 3G or even 4G, but I'm not positive. All I know is that Viper is really fast.

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03-20-2015, 09:35 AM

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The whole process is probably 10 seconds or less. The truck starts around 5 seconds after hitting the icon, and another 5 seconds later you get the true confirmation that it started.

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03-20-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ls67nova

The whole process is probably 10 seconds or less. The truck starts around 5 seconds after hitting the icon, and another 5 seconds later you get the true confirmation that it started.

Thanks for the info! Aside from this, are there any other extra cost like modules? I plan to install it in a 2013 Lariat.

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

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03-20-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RockManX77777

Thanks for the info! Aside from this, are there any other extra cost like modules? I plan to install it in a 2013 Lariat.

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

If you have a factory remote system already only the two parts (VSS, RMU) are needed and no dealer visit is required. As a courtesy we activate them over the phone for those who purchase from us.

-Benny

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03-20-2015, 12:05 PM

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Thanks for the info! Aside from this, are there any other extra cost like modules? I plan to install it in a 2013 Lariat.

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

$49 per year for the subscription. Well worth it to me. This setup is friggin great. Plus you get the text notifications if something happens ti your truck.

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03-20-2015, 12:12 PM

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If you can still find the DL3Z-19G364-A kit, and you don't have the factory remote start, then all you need is the antenna ($30), dealer laptop programming (my dealer charged $40 and was done earlier when I installed the base 100 series starter), and also the cell signal activation from the dealer as well (my dealer did it for free and it was the first time they've even heard of this system).

If you already have the factory remote start and find a DL3Z-19G364-A kit, then all you need is the dealer to do the cell signal activation.

I installed all the hardware and wiring myself.

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