I have a 2019 STX, just ordered the OEM remote start kit. My question is if I install it myself. Will it work right away or do I need to take my truck to a ford dealer to have it programmed? Is the programming just so I can make changes through the instrument panel. Like how long it runs for and the temp when I start the truck.

 

you can program yourself with forscan

 

Enable remote start with Forscan (see the sticky thread)
Enable the options in the IPC with Forscan
Insert jumper
Plugin to gate way
Turn key to on and then off
Set options for alarm by pressing the brake pedal
Done

 

if you go to the settings menu in your truck do you see remote start?

i the same deal as my 16. you have to identify remote start with forscan.

but you will have to do the remote start dance after the truck is activated for it ie programming key fobs. page 14. 42.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...2&d=1456486628

hope it helps.

 

I don’t have forscan, I don’t want to screw anything up with settings. So I will take it to a dealer.

 

Hi,
I put a remote start in my 2014 xlt a few years ago, I took mine to the dealer to enable it in the obd2, I installed it and paired the keys myself. Bought it from fairway ford on ebay, that emailed me all the instructions, was easy to do.
I traded my 2014 for a 2019 xlt 302a package which has a remote start included.
Thanks,
Jerry

 

he has an STX .. he will have to enable it with forscan to go to the dealer .. forscan is powerful i don't blame you if you want to go to the dealer to have it done

 

I know there's a foreman post here, has like 20000 posts.
How much is it$$$?

 

It’s not expensive about $30, it’s just powerful. Here’s a link to buy it on amazon.

[url=http://ELM327 FORScan OBD2 Adapter, OHP ELMconfig OBDII USB Scan Tool for Ford Cars & Light Trucks Year 1996+ Diagnostics, Windows Only - Comes w/ MS/HS-CAN Toggle Switch, Installation Guides & Instructions [ame]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.QDyDb07B5FJ8]http://ELM327 FORScan OBD2 Adapter, OHP ELMconfig OBDII USB Scan Tool for Ford Cars & Light Trucks Year 1996+ Diagnostics, Windows Only - Comes w/ MS/HS-CAN Toggle Switch, Installation Guides & Instructions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.QDyDb07B5FJ8[/ame]

 

i've done may forscan changes and every time i read the line over and over about 5 times before i commit the change and even then i once managed to mess up 1 digit .. luckily it wasn't anything crazy and i reversed it quickly and EVERYTIME i commit a change i cross my fingers and breathe a sigh of relief my truck still works and the change worked