I'm attempting to install an Autopage RS-860LCD Alarm Remote Start in my 2005 F-150. Now most of it work but there are two problems:

1) I placed a spare key under the ignition but the remote start is still has trouble starting the car.....any fix to my transponder key issue?

2) From what I've found it's recommended to connect the door open wires on the passenger and driver side to the alarm by diode isolating them. My question is which way the diode should go. I know that current goes from the blank end to the end with the white strip....my question is how the diodes should be oriented with regards to the factory harness.

Thanks.

 

Well for the diodes I think I have it straightened out. The isolation refers to keeping the 2 stock wires from shorting. So the diodes should be placed to prevent current from flowing from the harness wires to the alarm wire.

Still looking for an answer as to why placing a key under the ignition solenoid doesn't fix my transponder issue. Guess I'll have to get one of the PATS bypass modules.

 

first of all u did synchronize the key with the truck, or what i mean is put your first 2 keys in and then put your extra in to set the chip or if your working with the original the little transponder box should be all working correctly check your wiring for it if its all hooked up right it should be starting or atleast firing

 

You need the bypass kit. The reason it wont work with the key under the ignition is because the antena that detects the transponder key is a loop and the key has to be inside the loop.

 

Thanks Splash that makes more sense. Know anyone in FNSB that carries them in stock?

 

How do you know if your truck has PATS? I have a 1998 F150 4x4 and had a key made at the local walmart that will unlock my doors and start the vehicle? Does that mean my 1998 doesnt have PATS installed?

 

You are correct, your 1998 does not have a PATS, or in the Owners Manual it would be called Securilock. This started with the digital odometers, in 1999.