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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.

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Old 06-10-2016, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2.7er
Installed mine yesterday and it works great. When you hit the start button on the app it makes a engine sound once the truck receives the command. Plus you also see the 15 min countdown. Very happy with this setup. Btw, you also get a 3 day free trial.
Double tap the countdown and you'll get 30 min runtime.
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If transferring the remote access from a 2014 to a 2016 will I need to reactivate at the dealer?
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Originally Posted by TRMIN8TR
If transferring the remote access from a 2014 to a 2016 will I need to reactivate at the dealer?
No - once installed you are up and running. The SIM and connectivity remain activated and the same.
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Does anyone have the installation instructions for a 2015-2016 F-150?
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Originally Posted by panamagixxer
Just installed my remote access on my 2016 Platinum. The installation took 5 minutes + 15 minutes to secure everything under the console. Benny called and did his part in another 5 minutes. Fantastic service from ordering the correct parts, follow-up and the 5 minutes phone conversation as he registered the sim card and gave me my pin. The system is working 100% after 10 tries. I will love this given our parking lot at work is 300 yards away through an office complex. Will be nice to start the truck while I am packing up each day.
Any chance you have installation instructions?
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Originally Posted by TRMIN8TR
Does anyone have the installation instructions for a 2015-2016 F-150?
Yes http://www.levittownfordsupercenter....1_23_2015_.pdf

PDF Page 160

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Originally Posted by LevittownFordSuperCenter
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Thank you Benny for the quick response.
I am transferring my remote access from my 2014 F150 which is installed on the passenger side to my new 2015 Platinum F150 which installs on the drivers side.
Do I need a different T harness?
Does the Platinum already have the VSS module in it from the factory? And all I need to install is the RMU module? Otherwise I'll need the new T harness.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by TRMIN8TR
Thank you Benny for the quick response.
I am transferring my remote access from my 2014 F150 which is installed on the passenger side to my new 2015 Platinum F150 which installs on the drivers side.
Do I need a different T harness?
Does the Platinum already have the VSS module in it from the factory? And all I need to install is the RMU module? Otherwise I'll need the new T harness.
Thanks again.
I am sorry but my knowledge is limited with the older style TPMS connection style. You can see by the PDF that the OBD connection style is what is used on 2015+ and the older tpms style was discontinued way before the production of the 2015 trucks therefore was never intended to be used BUT that is not to say it will not work. Finding adapter harness's will be key but we have no listings.

You will surely need a VSS as none are factory equipped.

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Originally Posted by LevittownFordSuperCenter
I am sorry but my knowledge is limited with the older style TPMS connection style. You can see by the PDF that the OBD connection style is what is used on 2015+ and the older tpms style was discontinued way before the production of the 2015 trucks therefore was never intended to be used BUT that is not to say it will not work. Finding adapter harness's will be key but we have no listings.

You will surely need a VSS as none are factory equipped.

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Thank you Benny, it figures. Which module does the harness come with? The VSS or the RMU?
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Originally Posted by TRMIN8TR
Thank you Benny, it figures. Which module does the harness come with? The VSS or the RMU?
I just realized one important thing here. The VSS part number changed for 2015+ trucks, not sure yours will work. The Harness comes with the VSS as this is the first component to plug into the OBD then the RMU plugs into that. This is the 2015+ version http://www.levittownfordsupercenter....us-p-4637.html

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