oachs83 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey guys pretty new here and to a 2013 Ford Edge. I am looking to get my gal a remote start for Christmas and been doing some looking around. Being quoted over $500 for a Viper and Compustar I would rather go the factory route if it fits her needs. Two biggest thing is to have a good range and most important be able to tell the car started from the remote in other words a 2 way remote. I came across a kit CL3Z-19G364-A for only $200. I also am more than capable of installing it myself except for Ford hooking their computer to it at the end. My understanding is that this kit is the 100 series 1 way kit. Can the kit be upgraded to 2 way? It appears all i have to purchase is the Bi directional remote http://accessories.ford.com/electronics/remote-start/remote-control-system.html and the maybe this upgrade antenna? The kit already comes with one of these but not sure if this one is bi directional or are they all the same and I only need the key fob? http://accessories.ford.com/electronics/remote-start/aerial-asy.html Or is there a different route I can take? It looks like if I can go this way I would get it all for around $300. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) That antenna is not an upgrade. That's the short range antenna that's already included with the kit you listed. Yes, you can add the fob and you'll have bi-directional capability. Don't forget the hood switch. You can also save a few $$ if you buy the 200 series kit (which includes the two-way fob): BB5Z-19G364-C Or you can get the version without the alarm/shock sensor; BT4Z-19G364-A Edited December 1, 2015 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit1446 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 i am also shopping for remote start and i am worried the range on that factory one is going to be terrible...started out wanting to just use my original key fob but after gaining a little knowledge i know i def want more range than that thing will ever give...let me know your end result and what u ended up getting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oachs83 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the info, I will check into the BB5Z-19G364-C Edited December 1, 2015 by oachs83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oachs83 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks again guys, just ordered the BB5Z-19G364-C 200 series kit and also the hood switch. Everything came to $331 shipped to my door. It is going to be a Christmas gift so probably won't get installed til around the 1st of the year. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 i am also shopping for remote start and i am worried the range on that factory one is going to be terrible...started out wanting to just use my original key fob but after gaining a little knowledge i know i def want more range than that thing will ever give...let me know your end result and what u ended up getting... For that reason, I installed the remote access version. As long as your vehicle is parked in an area with cell reception you have infinite range. I've started my car while it was at the philadelphia airport and I was in Berlin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit1446 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Can u give me model numbers... Any add ins like factory security bypass or any additional items? And what was your cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Can u give me model numbers... Any add ins like factory security bypass or any additional items? And what was your cost ? http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17035-adding-oem-remote-start-kits-parts-explained-detailed-2011/page-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oachs83 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Recap, i was contacted yesterday about the kit i ordered and was told that part number is no longer used. I was setup with what i was told the same kit but being i wanted a 2 way remote i needed to buy another antenna. So for the kit and 1 2 way fob and extra antenna it cost $371 total instead of $330. Does this sound right about a second antenna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Levittown Ford has the 200 series kit (bi-directional, long range with alarm) for $281 (BB5Z-19G364-C). They also have the bi-directional, long range kit without the alarm sensor for $236 (BT4Z-19G364-A). Again, both are the same kit, except the 200 series adds a security/shock sensor/alarm for $45 more. Those will be your best bet as you will get the bi-directional fob and range that you want. Edited December 5, 2015 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oachs83 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Wow wish I would have gotten that info sooner as I already bought the kit Friday. Their kit was $288 but then had to purchase one fob and a extra antenna they claimed i need. Edited December 7, 2015 by oachs83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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