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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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.
Read to find out more:
- 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?
Ford Remote Access app for smart phones
12-29-2014, 08:00 PM
#911
Hi all, I've been reading through this thread, and my head is swimming. I can't seem to get a straight answer from any dealer I've asked, most have never seen this unit, or only seen one or two. I've had dealers tell me I needed a whole new remote start unit, others say it needs the remote start and the security kit (though it already has the built-in, default security system). Hopefully someone here who's been through this can help.
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Limited (equipment group 300A, no other options). It already includes the remote start, all I want to do is add the Remote Access (smartphone) feature.
Reading through the install docs, it appears that all I would need to do is order/install/activate the RMU (DL3Z-19A390-B). The site for ordering the RMU says that security kit 19A361 is also required, but in reading the install documentation, it appears that this is optional, as there's a jumper that gets relocated if this item is/is not installed.
So, can someone confirm if the RMU is the only thing needed?
Thanks for any help!
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Limited (equipment group 300A, no other options). It already includes the remote start, all I want to do is add the Remote Access (smartphone) feature.
Reading through the install docs, it appears that all I would need to do is order/install/activate the RMU (DL3Z-19A390-B). The site for ordering the RMU says that security kit 19A361 is also required, but in reading the install documentation, it appears that this is optional, as there's a jumper that gets relocated if this item is/is not installed.
So, can someone confirm if the RMU is the only thing needed?
Thanks for any help!
12-29-2014, 08:27 PM
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Ok, thank you.
12-30-2014, 08:22 PM
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12-30-2014, 10:38 PM
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First in, Last out.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/remote...ss-rmu-276740/
You don't have to do the LED's unless you want to.
12-30-2014, 11:40 PM
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01-07-2015, 10:27 AM
#917
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How is the app running for those of you in the great white north? Since it has turned COLD this week, my remote access is very buggy. Most of the time it does not work, unless the truck is already warm. Yesterday it kept giving me communication errors, but when I went out to the truck it had clearly been running (temp was up, seat was warm etc). If this thing won't operate reliably below -20C, I'm going to pull it out and sell it.
01-07-2015, 10:46 AM
#918
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How is the app running for those of you in the great white north? Since it has turned COLD this week, my remote access is very buggy. Most of the time it does not work, unless the truck is already warm. Yesterday it kept giving me communication errors, but when I went out to the truck it had clearly been running (temp was up, seat was warm etc). If this thing won't operate reliably below -20C, I'm going to pull it out and sell it.
My sister got the drone put in her vehicle a month ago. She is on her 2nd module. So makes me feel better about my issues.
01-07-2015, 11:59 AM
#920
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I have had trouble twice in the last week. Once I couldn't get it at all, another it started but gave the communication error. The time it didn't start it barely cranked over even with the key. So that may have been the problem with that.
My sister got the drone put in her vehicle a month ago. She is on her 2nd module. So makes me feel better about my issues.