DunePearlEdge Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 For those who have installed a remote start system on their edge, how difficult was it? Does it require running wires through the wirewall or installing a hood pop button? I have read in some places taht this is required and in other places it is not. Is the level of involvement related to wether or not your edge has a factory perimeter alarm (do all 2007 edges have this)? For reference, I am considering installing this remote start (if my key fob idea in another topic doesn't work) http://accessories.ford.com/remote-start-bi-directional-100-series.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I've done a few and they are not hard to do if you KNOW what you're doing. I now find it much easier to drop it off at the local Auto One store and give them $160.00 to install a nice Directed Electronics remote start. DEI makes some really nice remote starts. The one they just put in for me is a DEI Avital single button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Send these guys an email: http://www.partscheap.com/Ford-Edge-Remote-Start-Systems-p/7l2z-19g364-aa-8.htm I am looking to do the same in my wifes 2011 and they were able to provide the install instructions for hers. On hers the job is easy but you do need to get it programmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baum Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) I've done a few and they are not hard to do if you KNOW what you're doing. I now find it much easier to drop it off at the local Auto One store and give them $160.00 to install a nice Directed Electronics remote start. DEI makes some really nice remote starts. The one they just put in for me is a DEI Avital single button. I have to agree. however 160 usually doesnt include a bypass for the chip in the key (and if they did include it for you that was a hell of a deal). Most shops will usually do 150 to 200 for a basic rs unit like you are talking about. then another 75 to 100 for the bypass needed. I believe you will stll need some sort of bypass for that ford unit also. on a side note. in my 09 sport i did a complete rs/alarm (but i was a installer for 10 years) and i thought it was an easy vehicle. Edited September 12, 2011 by baum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunePearlEdge Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks wlepse, I'll send them a message. Does installing a remote start require a hood pin switch or running a lot of wires through the firewall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 At least for a 2011 it does require the hood pin switch which is about 30 bucks but it is plug and play....again for the 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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