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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 06:27 PM
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I have a 2013 f150 xlt. I'm trying to add remote start and everything I read says all I need is a new 4button key to program, antenna(kit BC3Z-19G364-A) and to have a ford dealership unlock the remote start feature with IDS or Forscan...I went to the dealership to have this done and they looked at me like I had 3 heads! From my understanding all 2011-2014 f150's have this available. Am I wrong?? Dealership says I need a module and wiring to the ignition. Not even close to what I've researched... Any insight would be helpful! TIA
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 06:53 PM
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Dealership is not going to give you remote start. They don't use FORScan, you do. FORScan hacks the vehicle. IDS is used by a dealer, but not to give you options like remote start that you didn't "pay for". If you buy the cellular re!ote start, then a dealer will turn it on.

If you buy remote start from the dealer, i.e. the kit with the keys, they will turn it on.

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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 07:29 PM
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So I am correct though that I already have remote start that it just needs to be activated in my truck(2013)? I already have the kit and installed which is basically just an antenna.
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn Hammonds
So I am correct though that I already have remote start that it just needs to be activated in my truck(2013)? I already have the kit and installed which is basically just an antenna.
Cut and program the new key as well.
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn Hammonds
So I am correct though that I already have remote start that it just needs to be activated in my truck(2013)? I already have the kit and installed which is basically just an antenna.
Yes.
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