Help with 2010 Factory F150 Remote Start - Page 3 - Ford F150 Forum

72canuck · 02-06-2010, 08:40 PM

Hi all! New to this forum... I've driven F150's all my life, and I got my latest, a 2010 XLT SCrew, in November.

I had the same problem that most folks are describing where the truck would shut off after starting with the remote start, and opening one of the doors. And yes, I have the ford Bi-Directional factory remote start installed. Dealer has been pleading ignorance and didn't think there was a programming change to fix it.

Today I tried the programming change below that BadCat describes... SuffolkF150 had a link saying the same thing in this thread as well, in a more concise manner.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t346801...ote_start_open
BadCat walks you through the whole programming setup, which I personally liked better, because I'm a propellor-head. I followed the highlighted steps in BadCats description (which is essentially what is in the SuffolkF150 link):

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Originally Posted by badcat

SYSTEM PROGRAMING
you will need to find the programing button .under dash driver side little black button
in a black cap.
**must be done in this order.
1 turn dome light on.
2 press and hold brake
2a turn ignition on
3 press and hold program button you will hear 3 honks.
4 release program button and brake.
5 now you can program more remotes by pressing the remote.
6*** press program button it will** honk 4 times.
**** now your in programing mode**** press the brake to advance to the disired option********
the horn will honk to tell you the option so 5 honks option 5.
to change the option press your remote.there is a led under the dash led on program on led off program off**
1 learn tach wont need this program for 04 and up
2 door ajar swith inverter led on positive
3 key in sense led on positive
4 extended horn honk led off standard honk.
press program button 5 honks. Then press brake 7 times until you hear 7 honks.
1 tachless mode led on tachless all 04 and up led off for older trucks
2 tachless timing led on is 8 second crank 04 and up led off 1 second
3 run time led off 10min. *****LED ON 15 MIN>>>*****
4 press and hold start led on press led off double press
5 diesel timer led off
6 horn honk on start led on honk
7 *******i cant tell you hint led on my##$$$ on led off my@@$$%$ off
so push brake to go to options
and push remote to chage it.
****this is for the remote start only not the alarm remote start.****

I'm happy to report that the programming change WORKED FOR ME!

My only issue was that I was unsure how to exit the programming mode. After my initial try, the truck would not start with the remote at all, and I got that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. So I started it the good old fashioned way, let it run for a minute, then shut off & locked the doors.

Immediately afterward, I tried the remote start worked. And- I could open the door and insert the key- all with the truck running, just like every other truck I've owned with an aftermarket remote start installed.

Thanks to you all! I would recommend following the above steps to rid yourselves of this remote start Ford-ism on your pickups...

badcat · 02-07-2010, 05:23 PM

turn key off to get out of programing

SuffolkF150 · 02-07-2010, 11:13 PM

72canuck I'm happy that it worked for you. Do you have the bi-directional remote or the regular remote start? Which is the dome light, the one behind your head when in the driver's seat or the map lights? I'm nervous to try it again!!!!

CRF450 · 02-08-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Wizard

First off, please turn off this font as it is very disturbing. Dealers are not allowed to do this and will beat around the bush to get you to not keep asking. Ford sent them a letter telling them under no circumstance should they perform this on any vehicle.

Thats funny that Ford told all dealers not to change any security features on remote starts and MyKey. The day after i picked up my truck i took it back to the dealer and told them to make my remote start work how its supposed to, and they did it no problem (other than the service guy telling me it would cost an hours labor, so i reminded him that i just bought a $35000 dollar truck from his employer yesterday and that its going to be free!)

72canuck · 02-08-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SuffolkF150

72canuck I'm happy that it worked for you. Do you have the bi-directional remote or the regular remote start? Which is the dome light, the one behind your head when in the driver's seat or the map lights? I'm nervous to try it again!!!!

Suffolk150, I have the bi-directional remote... Also, don't worry about the dome light, it can be on or off, as well as the map light, and the programming sequence still works. I double checked tonight.

Just be sure to turn off the key after you have completed the programming sequence. I had to manually start the truck and let it run for a minute, then manually turn off before the remote start would work after the re-program.

Best of luck!

badcat · 02-09-2010, 12:08 AM

door open or turn it on at the dimmer.if you wait to long it will go into battery saver mode and you may need to turn it on . it wont matter after it goes into programming

mykingranch · 02-15-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 72canuck

Hi all! New to this forum... I've driven F150's all my life, and I got my latest, a 2010 XLT SCrew, in November.

I had the same problem that most folks are describing where the truck would shut off after starting with the remote start, and opening one of the doors. And yes, I have the ford Bi-Directional factory remote start installed. Dealer has been pleading ignorance and didn't think there was a programming change to fix it.

Today I tried the programming change below that BadCat describes... SuffolkF150 had a link saying the same thing in this thread as well, in a more concise manner.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t346801...ote_start_open
BadCat walks you through the whole programming setup, which I personally liked better, because I'm a propellor-head. I followed the highlighted steps in BadCats description (which is essentially what is in the SuffolkF150 link):

I'm happy to report that the programming change WORKED FOR ME!

My only issue was that I was unsure how to exit the programming mode. After my initial try, the truck would not start with the remote at all, and I got that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. So I started it the good old fashioned way, let it run for a minute, then shut off & locked the doors.

Immediately afterward, I tried the remote start worked. And- I could open the door and insert the key- all with the truck running, just like every other truck I've owned with an aftermarket remote start installed.

Thanks to you all! I would recommend following the above steps to rid yourselves of this remote start Ford-ism on your pickups...

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****this is for the remote start only not the alarm remote start.****

So what if you DO have the remote start with ALARM--any suggestions?

badcat · 02-16-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mykingranch

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****this is for the remote start only not the alarm remote start.****

So what if you DO have the remote start with ALARM--any suggestions?

1 dome light on (door open)
2 turn key on
3 push and hold programing button till it honks 3 times.
4 push button again 4 more times it will honk 7 times.
5 now push the panic button on the remote 3 times.
****if the led is** ON** it is set for 15 MINUTS...if its** OFF** 10 minute****
PUSH THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO CHANGE IT
6 push program button 1 more times it will honk 8 times
7 push remote panic 5 times you will hear 5 honks
8 push lock to turn program off or on*** my key

******** WARRNING DONT HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON OR IT WILL GO TO FACTORY SETTING AND WONT START*********
if you get lost tun key off and restart

SteveVFX4 · 02-16-2010, 11:16 PM

I have the Ford files for both the regular remote start and the remote start with alarm, just email me through my profile and I can send them to you. They clearly show the option bank setting for the systems and you'll see the option you need to change for how it shutdowns when the door is opened.