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Ive been looking for a remote car starter for my sisters 2002 F-150 Lariat for christmas. She has a friend that has a Ford one that was on an expedition(dont know the year). I was wondering how these are and if they are better than the aftermarket ones. I have been thinking aftermarkets since they would come with all the instructions. The ford one had no instructions and has a bunch of spade connectors.
Which one would better, easier, last longer?
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
I have used several brands of auto start systems since they first came out. Without a doubt the dei units IMHO are the best going. The range is unreal and have in my 2 vans and pickup. I would always solder the connections and cover when done. Hope this helps....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: weasel79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is dei? (Dealer equipment installed?) [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img] </div></div>Directed Electronics Inc,they make Viper,Python,clifford, and many other car Alarm systems.
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the ford dealer instaled remote start is code alarm. I have it on the 2002 X if i had it to do again i dont think i would have went with the ford/code alarm remote start.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dualie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the ford dealer instaled remote start is code alarm. I have it on the 2002 X if i had it to do again i dont think i would have went with the ford/code alarm remote start. </div></div>
What is a code alarm? What is it you dont like about it? There is a sticker on it that says pc-32 controller required, what is that? Any idea?
Code alarm is an after market brand of alarm systems ford just re labels it as "Ford Gold remote start".
The remotes are cheesy and wear through where they attach to the key ring.
and the "ford gold" remote start activates the alarm so you cant use the keypad on the door when you lock the truck with the key fob.
I figured ford would have had their stuff together and made the keypad deactivate the alarm system.
And the actual alarm system is a joke. The only thing that will set it off is opening a door when the truck was locked using the remote and you didn't Unlock it with the remote.
NO ACTUAL security.
And it was fairly overpriced for what it actually is.
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00'F350 psd CC Drw 2wd Bright Amber Western Hauler, exhaust brake transfer flow 50 gal tank tool, 30K Cody goose neck hitch, hawk pads, cryo'ed rotors, stainless lines, 380,000 miles
02' Psd Excursion Limited ultimate Estate Green 7.3L Auto 2x4 hellwig swaybars and rancho 9000's. 381,000 miles.
1993 F-superduty (F-450) 7.3L Gutless non turbo 2x4 Auto, Tire eating S.O.B. 12,750lbs 80,000miles lincoln Vantage 500 Duetz bolted in the back.
1994 7.3 I.D.I.T. factory turbo, auto 2x4 DRW with lots of upgrades, 11 transmissions under 100K factory warranty. 280,000 miles Currently Cavitated and parked.
96 F-800 24'flat 5.9L cummins, 4spd allison juice brakes.
89 F-800 6.6L 5+2 27,00lbs light weight with National 556A crane behind the cab.
2006 T800 KW 550 C-15 18spd 22K front, 52K rears murray ramps, 195" W.B. CA spec heavy haul SOLD
2006 Murray 16 tire professional lowbed SOLD
1996 fetherlite 4 horse GN, Walton 18' 14K tag tilt equipment trailer.
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