Adding factory remote start?
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not sure if this was already mentioned but "warm car now" has a plug and play kit that uses the stock OEM fob... it uses a key pattern to start the truck.
https://www.warmcarnow.com/product/o...sion-explorer/
https://www.warmcarnow.com/product/o...sion-explorer/
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Originally Posted by Rob157
Thank you, I Just went out and tried that, Didn't work. The lights flash non-stop on the device so I think there is either a programming or wiring problem with it. I have tried it with the remote start system On, Off, Removed... No mater what the lights flash the same way and it won't start.
The vendor "Boostedxb" Says he dropped a new one in the mail this morning...So we will see how it works in couple days.
The vendor "Boostedxb" Says he dropped a new one in the mail this morning...So we will see how it works in couple days.
Originally Posted by Itsakeeper
Have you received the new one yet ?
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From: Under the missing tree
I also purchased said remote start from eBay. I would say it works 50% of the time. Mostly when it's cold out it doesn't work, which is the only time I really need it lol. I have had times where it worked and I drove to the store then try it when leaving store and it doesn't work.
Unhappy would be an understatement and seller just says to reset it, which I have done numerous times with no effect .
Has anyone else had similar problems with theirs?
Unhappy would be an understatement and seller just says to reset it, which I have done numerous times with no effect .
Has anyone else had similar problems with theirs?
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Just an update on my ebay plug in remote I bought last year (check my earlier posts on this thread).
Yesterday, after I remote started it, the truck started to behave strangely. Most of the buttons on the dash didn't work except for the radio, no ac or heat, front windows wouldn't work and air bag light came on. I thought maybe one of the modules bit the dust. But after trying to diagnose (no codes, oddly enough), I decided to start yanking all the extra stuff I added, starting with the remote start unit. As soon as I pulled it, everything went back to normal. Whew.
So it looks like the unit bit the dust. I sent the original seller an email about returning it, I don't really trust this one anymore. We'll see what he says. I have no idea what the warranty is if any. The unit is less than 11 months old.
So my next option is to see if I can use forscan to enable remote start and make it work with the 4 button remote. I heard the 4 button remote uses a different frequency than the 3 button remote. That would suck.
Yesterday, after I remote started it, the truck started to behave strangely. Most of the buttons on the dash didn't work except for the radio, no ac or heat, front windows wouldn't work and air bag light came on. I thought maybe one of the modules bit the dust. But after trying to diagnose (no codes, oddly enough), I decided to start yanking all the extra stuff I added, starting with the remote start unit. As soon as I pulled it, everything went back to normal. Whew.
So it looks like the unit bit the dust. I sent the original seller an email about returning it, I don't really trust this one anymore. We'll see what he says. I have no idea what the warranty is if any. The unit is less than 11 months old.
So my next option is to see if I can use forscan to enable remote start and make it work with the 4 button remote. I heard the 4 button remote uses a different frequency than the 3 button remote. That would suck.
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From: Denver, Colorado
I bought this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-FO...72.m2749.l2649
It works exactly as advertised. Completely plug and play. Adds remote start to the menu when plugged in and everything. Works 100% of the time. I ended up turning off the horn honk when you press the lock button on the FOB twice, but it was totally plug and play. Stock FOBs. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it's true.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-FO...72.m2749.l2649
It works exactly as advertised. Completely plug and play. Adds remote start to the menu when plugged in and everything. Works 100% of the time. I ended up turning off the horn honk when you press the lock button on the FOB twice, but it was totally plug and play. Stock FOBs. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it's true.
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I bought this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-FO...72.m2749.l2649
It works exactly as advertised. Completely plug and play. Adds remote start to the menu when plugged in and everything. Works 100% of the time. I ended up turning off the horn honk when you press the lock button on the FOB twice, but it was totally plug and play. Stock FOBs. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it's true.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-FO...72.m2749.l2649
It works exactly as advertised. Completely plug and play. Adds remote start to the menu when plugged in and everything. Works 100% of the time. I ended up turning off the horn honk when you press the lock button on the FOB twice, but it was totally plug and play. Stock FOBs. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it's true.
Still no word from the seller. His ebay name is imper_jo but he may be running under a different name now. If I don't hear back from him my only recourse is a negative review.
Buyer beware!