I have the Ford remote start, with the separate fob on my 09. Does anyone know how to change the default automatic shut off from 10 min to 15? I did a quick search but didn't find anything.

 

go to this link and search for the remote start installation instructions. within there it tells you how to change the settings.

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/GfaWeb/techSpecs.do

 

So I tried your link and when I searched nothing came up. Site must be down or something.

Are these the same instructions that you emailed me a while back? Seems like the 09 instructions didn't include anything on changing the time setting.

 

Thanks, I already have that document and it doesn't tell you how to change that particular setting.

 

I thought I read somewhere,that you have to have the dealer reprogram it.

 

I have the same remote start as you and I don't really like it. It shuts off when you open the door and only runs for about 15 minutes... I took it to the dealer to get reprogrammed and they said they couldn't do anything about it. It not that bad but it's annoying. I should be able to open the door and put the key in the ignition without it turning off...

 

I can open the door and put the key in without it shutting down. No problems there. Mine is an 09 so I don't know if that would make a difference. I would like it to run 15 minutes instead of the default 10, because it takes the truck a while to warm up, and it isn't really cold here yet.

 

That's because of MyKey - if you have your dealer disable the MyKey option (which is to set a key with a max speed, radio volume, etc), then the remote start won't shut off if you open the door.

 

ok, sorry I wasn't more specific. You need to find the 2007-up "Base" file, it's an older file. For some reason those newer 09/10 files have very generic programming instructions and don't list all of the option bank settings.

On that link, goto Install Instructions--->Electronics--->Remote Start/Vehicle Security System -Base

From there it give you 2 files to pick, choose the "Security & Remote Start (2007 Model Year Vehicles)--Base" file.

In that file, the basic 1-button remote start "RMST" programming options are on Pages 28 and 29. You need to access Option Bank 2, option 3 to change the run time.

Hopefully your installer mounted the black program/valet button in an accessible spot.

 

Thanks Steve, I'll give it a try this weekend.

 

Did the reprogramming this weekend. The instructions for the 2007 Model worked perfectly. Thanks again Steve for the link. For anyone who wants to try it; you will need access to the override button and the LED. Both are connected to the harness.

 

^good to hear. yeah sometimes they don't mount those 2 things so you have to look under your dash to find them.

 

Steve: I have the 7l2j-19g367-AA remote module in my Ford escape.
I have downloaded and read thorough the various threads. My only question is do I have the model with banks 1 and 2 or the one with banks 1-5? If I have the 1-2 banks model then it looks like I only need to change bank 1, option 1 - door trigger polarity and option 3 - key in sense polarity. If I have the model with 1-5 banks then under bank 1 i need to change option 4 - door adjar switch input inverter, option 5 - unlock switch input inverter, 6 - key in sense input inverter. Under bank 2, option 7 - door adjar entry input. Doe this make sense? Finally will I have to re-program the incoded keys for the anti-theft measures? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks