After calling 6 ford dealers around here and getting a 130-140$ quote for activation, I decided to look more into the viper. I called around and got a quote from an authorized dealer for 330$ installed with warranty for the 5706v. The ford long rang was 245$ with 130$ activation so that would have put me at 375$. I feel as though the viper is a better alarm for less money. So I'm going to go with the viper. Thanks everyone for your opinions and suggestions!

 

I have a 2011 F150 XL that only came with 1 key. I priced getting new keys and it was over $200 (2 keys with 3 buttons on it and 1 key with no buttons on it for safe keeping) for the keys and programming.

If I buy the remote start with two keys, will that accomplish my goal of having 2 keys so that I can program additional keys myself? With the added benefit of starting my truck from my living room while drinking my morning cup of that wonderful elixir that God so lovingly gave us. (Coffee that is)

Or am I just wishing for the stars?

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

 

you are correct, the Series 100 comes with two keys that can be used as regular keys, once you are done, you will have two keys with remote start and your current key.

Since you only have one key, the dealer will have to program the keys when they activate the remote start. Most dealers will charge 1 hour labor to perform both tasks. So for about $350 you will end up with remote start and three keys.

 

If you only have one key to begin with, you may have to have the dealer program them. You need two working keys to program additional keys. Which will cost more.

 

I successfully added a integrated keyhead remote start to my long range system, Does not have the same range as the standalone two-way keyfob, but it will start my truck from the 2nd floor of my gym with no problems, as long as I have it parked facing the building.

 

If you get the version with cellular access you wont need any additional keys. It's all done from your cell phone or a computer. And the range is UNLIMITED. You could start your truck from a thousand miles away if you wanted to.

 

The OEM system automatically turns the heat on even with manual climate controls?

 

There is no such thing as manual controls on the 2011 and up F150s. Ford just makes them look "manual" but they are actually electronic and interface directly into the climate module.

So on 2011 and up, the OEM remote start, once activated, will control your HVAC system, the way you want it to.

 

Anyone else have crappy range with the OEM remote start?

 

Yes, take a look at this tread for a possible solution

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/2013-1...ge-fix-313713/