Originally Posted by thedeatons

Mine (the one listed above) did not require any storing of a key or anything weird. I soldered it in, and it works.

I just read the auction and it says you don't lose any keys... must mean it includes the bypass. Not sure. All I know is for $150 I have remote start, and still have both my keys, and two new key fobs. (I still have my old fobs too, that still work if needed)

James

Originally Posted by ReaperHWK

Can't disagree with you if it works,so must be built in? First i saw of that, since you need to actually program the bypass module to your specific key for your specific vehicle. I had to program mine, the bypass reads the RFID from your key and then copies that signal and sends it to the PATS transponder during the remote start sequence.

I've only seen the remote starts that you need to buy the bypass separately, maybe the newer models take care of this in one unit. I can't even find the model I bought 2 years ago on the crutchfield website......

Originally Posted by thedeatons

I bought this one a couple weeks ago:

Look at this on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172330104007

PREMIUM Ford F-150 Remote Start Complete Kit 2004 2005 2006 2008 Easy Install!

Fantastic kit with excellent instructions! The seller is a remote start/car alarm installer with a storefront. He sent me his cell number and answered the phone a couple times for my questions.

I am a Navy trained electronics tech and it wasn't difficult. I soldered everything, but did not splice. I simply peeled away about 3/8" of each wire's jacket, then tinned both the original section of wire and the new wire, then soldered them together. After that I wrapped each splice in electrical tape (included in the kit), and Krazy Glued the ends of the electrical tape so it couldn't come unraveled. About 12 solder joints in all.

Works great, since the first time I tried it. I love it so far. Range is at least 100 yards (line of sight). The kit I ordered retains the factory alarm, and the new key fobs have lock/unlock/remote start/panic. (I did not have to wire the tach in, it worked fine without it)

Can't say enough good things about it.

James

Originally Posted by jshillin

After reading this thread, I really want a remote start... Might have to order one soon.