Just bought an 04' F-150 5.4L. Im happy with it so far. I went to the dealership and asked about remote start kits. The guy said it would be about $250 to purchase & $250 to install. Wow! Ive read some comments about aftermarket kits and I am torn. I dont like the idea about leaving a key attatched to it so it will work. Or the trouble of paying someone else to install it. Ive also heard they are somewhat tricky.

It almost sounds like I need to bite the bullet here and have the dealership do it. Has anyone gone this route? What was the cost? Is there a good alternative?

 

I have looked into it somewhat too...there are some decent options...Im still looking for a totally keyless one....I have heard its out there....but havent found it yet. As far as paying for an install....some kits are easier than others....but I get the impression its something most people could do in under and hour or so at home.

 

I just brought a new Viper 791VX with duel channel pager system with remote start. I have not have a chance to install it yet since I am kinda busy Xmas shopping...........hee........hee.........but I heard this Viper set-up with work for the L's

 

Check out a Compustar. No key for remote start on mine and it works up to a mile away.

 

I have the Audiovax one and it works pretty good, will page and work like 1/4 to 1/2 mile away, something like that. I use the option feature to lower my windows on command, made passenger side one touch up and down and will also raise windows when armed.

 

we have a full accessory dept here besides our parts dept, our price installed is like $300 for a remote start if i'm not mistaken

 

I had the dealer install the Gold unit on my 2003 f150 supercrew 4x4 after I got it. The unit price was $300 but the labor was high for the install,

but well worth it . The range on it is real nice (better then the org remote)and it works through walls and metal places. Inside Wal mart I have no

trouble getting my rig started parked way out in the parking lot. The dealer learned a lot on putting my system on for it was the first time they had

installed one.The Goldl unit has the best warranty.I think they have changed the units now with a new one, buy today and they come out newer one the next

day.But I like my system and if I get a new truck later on it will have one on it too( without the alarm).I can leave the rig running pull the keys out

and go in a store if I want too. Hope this helps you on what to get. NOTE the gold unit has alarm on it, so if you have a key pad it will go off when you

use it. Order the Silver unit and it is remote start only but you have one remote for locking,unlocking and remote start.

 

i just installed this one on my and my wifes car,

http://www.commandoalarms.com/

went easy and both cars needed the module, i just programmed the key and then took a die grinder to the metal part to make it unuseable if found under the dash..

jim