Pets0undz Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I asked my dealer to install the OEM remote starter. Instead, they installed something else (Code Alarm CA 421). Not what I wanted and now I'm trying to figure out what's next. Most annoyingly, it requires a separate piece of hardware for the button that activates the remote starter instead of being integrated into the key. The manager at the dealer told me that the OEM system is the same way (two pieces of hardware). Is that true? If they already installed this other system, did they already compromise the car's wiring? or does that system also work correctly with SecuriLock without requiring wire-splicing? It's not even a matter of money. I would have paid extra for the thing to be right and not look like I got it from Best Buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al303 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Sorry to say, Ford does not have a remote start transmitter integrated into the key fob. Ford quoted me $450.00 to install their remote start (part #: 7L2Z-19G364-AA) in my wifes '08 Edge. I have heard that the remote is manufactured by Code Alarm. Possibly the same unit without the Ford logo. I found the part on-line for $170.00 and installed it myself in about 7-8 hours. All in all it's a decent unit. I have not had any problems so far. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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