I have a 06 Lariat and I am considering a remote start and maybe security package. I stopped at the dealership today to inquire about it and nobody seemed to know much detail about them. They had no brochures there either. A salesman is going to have their installer guy leave some brochures next time he comes thru but I dont wanna wait haha so here I am asking.

What features do you get with each package...bronze/silver/gold ?
After some reading on here Ive seen mention of one way/ 2 way...different variations in distance...units that work via cell phone etc. Are these options that are available in a dealership package or do ya gotta go elsewhere to get the fancy stuff?

The only info I got outta the salesman really was that the Gold package runs $650 installed. Which seems high to me but wudoo I know. Is that a decent price for a dealership installed gold package?

 

i have the viper 791 vx with the lcd pager and its the best. BB, CC, and cartoys charge well over 550 for this and i got mine for 350. Go to local shop and get it cheaper.

 

^^what he said

 

I had the factory "silver" unit put on my wife's Explorer last year, and it is just a remote start/keyless entry system. The bronze is a remote start only, the silver adds keyless entry, and the gold adds an alarm. BTW the silver installed was 4 bills

 

look on www.gemsen.com/ford

It has the owner's manuals as well as installation manuals.

My dealer charges $400 installed for the silver kit, $500 for the gold kit.

I got the "silver" system cheap on ebay and had it installed for around $100.


^^^also, I just noticed on that website that they have new Gen2 systems for 2007. Never heard of them until just now. Anyone else know anything about them?

 

Check out these threads:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...t=remote+start

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...t=remote+start

These should help you!!!

 

I've put remote starts on the last couple vehicles that I have had. I use the crimestopper brand and buy them off ebay for around $60 - $80 then install them my self. They are nice and not that hard to install as long as you find a good wiring guide off the internet. Plus i really don't want anyone but me hacking into my wiring.

 

Is this right? Am I missing something or is this a complete kit? I've seen the 791 for over $500 while searching and then came across this...http://www.cbrstereo.com/index.asp?P...odID=1027&HS=1

One question, could this be hooked up to turn on aftermarket heated seats?


BREW

 

That looks complete. I've seen them on ebay for around that price new too. I know a little about wiring but I wouldn't install mine I had a local shop do it for me. It took them all day. But I wanted them to do few extra things with it for me. I think the seats could be tied in but you might need a relay. I didn't ask about that when I had mine done.

Yes another vote for the 791VX

 

I also have the viper 791xv, its way better than what ford sells you. and you can get them online for less that 200$

 

I guess you just have to know how to "work" the dealership aftermarket guys. I got my keyless remote start alarm (gold, I guess) for $400 installed. The OEM is CodeAlarm. It was also covered under my warranty ... that is until I passed 36K miles. That means any Ford dealership can work on it ... means you can call the 1-800 in the middle of the night to have it towed, etc. should anything go wrong with the alarm. Personally, I'm very happy with my choice.

 

I have an Audiovox Remote Start/Alarm. Cost me $225 installed, I think. It works just fine. It's the Pro 9800 unit BTW...

 

Code alarm...it works with the factory keyless pad if you have it. Plus, all the other cool features available.

 

I just bought 2 code alarm CA-670's from Travis at KCAutosound with the ford pre-wire and he asked aquestions like rer-window defrost or any other asscesories that I wanted the remote to control for the pre-wire. His installation instructions are spot on and have color photos of the install. Travis was VERY helpful in giving me information on what type of system I needed for what I wanted it to do. I would recomend giving Travis a call or visit his website KCAutosound.com. Also this sytem alllows the keypad to arm/disarm the alarm.

 

I've got the same thing, just Clifford. I didn't want the blue LCD remote. .