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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 04-25-2013, 02:41 PM
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Seriously though I'd be pissed installing this and not getting coverage to use it!
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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape

So over 400 for the part , plus several hours of labor plus yearly fee? Don't think the part comes with prepaid labor. I'm thinking 695 installed plus first year cost.

Wonder what cell provider that system will use?
I'm struggling to see how it could take hours to install.
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Originally Posted by renovatedspaces

I'm struggling to see how it could take hours to install.
Dealer told me it was a 4 four hour job to change the filter on the AC seats because they had to remove the seat. Smelling BS I reached under the seat and changed it myself in about 5 seconds.
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Originally Posted by renovatedspaces
I'm struggling to see how it could take hours to install.

I feel like I've watched a few brief youtube videos on some of the other remote start videos and they were all plug n play. That was primarly the reason I wanted to stick with a FORD branded kit (avoiding cutting/splicing new wires).
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Originally Posted by Paul B

I feel like I've watched a few brief youtube videos on some of the other remote start videos and they were all plug n play. That was primarly the reason I wanted to stick with a FORD branded kit (avoiding cutting/splicing new wires).
The other 2 remote starts available are plug n play. Dealer has to flash it , that's it.
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Originally Posted by renovatedspaces
I'm struggling to see how it could take hours to install.
just going by what the poster said, allowing 4 hours. Dealers don't give those away...
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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape
just going by what the poster said, allowing 4 hours. Dealers don't give those away...
I don't think they actually need 4 hours. They told me they needed a four hour window as I believe they bring someone in to do the job (they told me they bring someone in). I speculate from a local car audio/security installer.
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I don't think they actually need 4 hours. They told me they needed a four hour window as I believe they bring someone in to do the job (they told me they bring someone in). I speculate from a local car audio/security installer.
Makes spence. Details will be needed.. Lag time from command to execution all that good stuff !

The iOS app seems to have a good bit of lag in the demo, interesting how it comes out.

Love to see what the kit that art number references looks like
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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape
Makes spence. Details will be needed.. Lag time from command to execution all that good stuff !

The iOS app seems to have a good bit of lag in the demo, interesting how it comes out.

Love to see what the kit that art number references looks like
I'll let everyone know Friday.
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Fun option, but can't possibly see how the cost is justified for what you get.
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