Remote Starter - Factory or Aftermarket?
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Cometflash, are you talking about the standard front windshield defrost? If so, you just leave the front defrost setting on the climate control the night before and it will turn on automatically when you remote start your truck.
We were talking about the tapping into the side mirror/rear window defrost wire, which can be wired into an AUX channel on the Ford system.
We were talking about the tapping into the side mirror/rear window defrost wire, which can be wired into an AUX channel on the Ford system.
#109
Cometflash, are you talking about the standard front windshield defrost? If so, you just leave the front defrost setting on the climate control the night before and it will turn on automatically when you remote start your truck.
We were talking about the tapping into the side mirror/rear window defrost wire, which can be wired into an AUX channel on the Ford system.
We were talking about the tapping into the side mirror/rear window defrost wire, which can be wired into an AUX channel on the Ford system.
#110
Well that sucked. I had three 09 F150s to do today. One F150 rescheduled for Monday. The two I worked on today were cloth and didn't have heated seats. The Monday truck is a basic 2009 XL. I'm installing power windows, door locks, remote starter, radio and speakers. Maybe I can talk him into letting me put some aftermarket heated seats in there too. THEN I can say I have hooked up the heated seats in an 09....lol
The next heated seat equipped one I get with some time to spare I'll tear into it and see what I can come up with.
The next heated seat equipped one I get with some time to spare I'll tear into it and see what I can come up with.
#111
Six Button Remote?
I have a 2010 FX4 on order with the factory remote start. I see by the posts that there is a six button remote available as well as the four button with a second fob for the remote start feature. Is there a way to ensure I get the six button remote?
I am currently deployed in Iraq and will take delivery in late December so there is time for me to make changes if I want.
I am currently deployed in Iraq and will take delivery in late December so there is time for me to make changes if I want.
#112
Well, I read all 8 pages of this, as this is something I'm not familiar with at all. And, after researching each one and looking at the pros and cons, I'd decided on the Clifford Matrix 50.7X. Looked great. However, now once again, I get to complain about living in a po-dunk town...and not having the option to get what I want within 150 miles.
So, my options are:
1. Go with the Ford 6-button from the dealer for $623 installed, plus tax.
2. Then, there's BestBuy, who only sells the Viper 5701...not the 5901. And, their installed price is $610, plus tax. The 5701 does not have the LED.
3. Or, the local auto security/sound shop here sells Excalibur. They quoted an Excalibur AL-1810-EDP installed for $440 out the door.
Does anyone know anything about the Excalibur? After reading 8 pages, I didn't see one remark on an Excalibur...so I just wanted to see what everyone thinks. Is this the way to go, considering my limited options?
Sure wish I was somewhere near KCAutoSound!
So, my options are:
1. Go with the Ford 6-button from the dealer for $623 installed, plus tax.
2. Then, there's BestBuy, who only sells the Viper 5701...not the 5901. And, their installed price is $610, plus tax. The 5701 does not have the LED.
3. Or, the local auto security/sound shop here sells Excalibur. They quoted an Excalibur AL-1810-EDP installed for $440 out the door.
Does anyone know anything about the Excalibur? After reading 8 pages, I didn't see one remark on an Excalibur...so I just wanted to see what everyone thinks. Is this the way to go, considering my limited options?
Sure wish I was somewhere near KCAutoSound!
#113
Excaliber is owned/made by Omega Research. They also produce K9 and a hand full of others much like DEI has Viper, Python, Clifford ans so on.
I've never been really a fan of Omega products but that's not to say thay aren't any good. Earlier last year my regional sales rep for Code Alarm, Ronny Brashears, was released of duties with them. he then was picked up by Omega instantly and put on their design and rep team. Now after a year the Omega lineup is starting to resemble some of the Code products and features such as the start-stick models and some others. My local distibutor down the street carries all Omega products. If there is a model you are looking at I can research it for you and give you my take on it.
I've never been really a fan of Omega products but that's not to say thay aren't any good. Earlier last year my regional sales rep for Code Alarm, Ronny Brashears, was released of duties with them. he then was picked up by Omega instantly and put on their design and rep team. Now after a year the Omega lineup is starting to resemble some of the Code products and features such as the start-stick models and some others. My local distibutor down the street carries all Omega products. If there is a model you are looking at I can research it for you and give you my take on it.
#114
Thanks for the info. Sure, I'd appreciate that. They have the Excalibur AL-1810-EDP. I've read some good reviews on it...but haven't found a whole lot of them at all. I don't think the Ford unit is almost $200 better...but I'd originally thought that way, until I read this post. And, I sure don't want to have warranty problems. But, then I read here where if it were a reputable company doing the install, that wouldn't be a problem. And, isn't that Ford system just a one-way? And, doesn't it just use the horn?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
#115
Well, I read all 8 pages of this, as this is something I'm not familiar with at all. And, after researching each one and looking at the pros and cons, I'd decided on the Clifford Matrix 50.7X. Looked great. However, now once again, I get to complain about living in a po-dunk town...and not having the option to get what I want within 150 miles.
So, my options are:
1. Go with the Ford 6-button from the dealer for $623 installed, plus tax.
2. Then, there's BestBuy, who only sells the Viper 5701...not the 5901. And, their installed price is $610, plus tax. The 5701 does not have the LED.
3. Or, the local auto security/sound shop here sells Excalibur. They quoted an Excalibur AL-1810-EDP installed for $440 out the door.
Does anyone know anything about the Excalibur? After reading 8 pages, I didn't see one remark on an Excalibur...so I just wanted to see what everyone thinks. Is this the way to go, considering my limited options?
Sure wish I was somewhere near KCAutoSound!
So, my options are:
1. Go with the Ford 6-button from the dealer for $623 installed, plus tax.
2. Then, there's BestBuy, who only sells the Viper 5701...not the 5901. And, their installed price is $610, plus tax. The 5701 does not have the LED.
3. Or, the local auto security/sound shop here sells Excalibur. They quoted an Excalibur AL-1810-EDP installed for $440 out the door.
Does anyone know anything about the Excalibur? After reading 8 pages, I didn't see one remark on an Excalibur...so I just wanted to see what everyone thinks. Is this the way to go, considering my limited options?
Sure wish I was somewhere near KCAutoSound!
Im with KC...not a huge fan of excalibur stuff.
#117
I have a 2010 FX4 on order with the factory remote start. I see by the posts that there is a six button remote available as well as the four button with a second fob for the remote start feature. Is there a way to ensure I get the six button remote?
I am currently deployed in Iraq and will take delivery in late December so there is time for me to make changes if I want.
I am currently deployed in Iraq and will take delivery in late December so there is time for me to make changes if I want.
#118
if you can install the system yourself, or find a cheap local installer, then you can save a few bucks by buying the system online.
Last edited by SteveVFX4; 10-16-2009 at 08:23 PM.
#119
yes, the Ford models are only 1-way, and they now only use the horn for the alarm sound (random type beeps). But they are really reliable and like you said you don't have to worry about warranty problems. I've been using the Ford systems for over 7 years now and I never had any problems.
if you can install the system yourself, or find a cheap local installer, then you can save a few bucks by buying the system online. I still have 2 6-button systems available, PM me for details.
if you can install the system yourself, or find a cheap local installer, then you can save a few bucks by buying the system online. I still have 2 6-button systems available, PM me for details.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act
#120
I can definitely understand you guys not being fans of Excalibur stuff. But, is the Viper 5701 or the Ford 6-button worth $200 more than the Excalibur AL-1810-EDP? If they are, fine...I'll spend the extra money. But, if they're not.......
yes, the Ford models are only 1-way, and they now only use the horn for the alarm sound (random type beeps). But they are really reliable and like you said you don't have to worry about warranty problems. I've been using the Ford systems for over 7 years now and I never had any problems.
Sundevil, this brings up another question. I've seen the Viper 5701 online everywhere for $125-$185. Why in the world is it listed on BestBuy.com at $409.99? If that includes install, I could understand it...and probably go that route. But, the website doesn't say it includes install, so I just assumed it doesn't and added the $199.99 install price to the $409.99.
I've also found the Viper 5901 for $218 online. And, you're saying if I buy this for $218, I can bring it to BestBuy to be installed for $199.99? Making my total for a Viper 5901 installed..........$418?
Thanks for all your help guys. Like I said, this is a whole new area for me...and I don't have a clue.