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I have the ford remote access remote start (smart phone start) in my 2014 edge and love it. I did the install myself in 20 minutes, pretty much plug and play. There is a yearly subscription fee of $50 bucks.

The system I installed fits 2011-2014 edges and a few othe Ford vehicles

 

Hey TRMN8TR, could you send a link to the one you used? I'm looking into this now and having smart phone access would be awesome!

Thanks,

-Russ

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Russ, here is the remote access kit I bought.

 

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=350950539631

 

You will also need the antenna ($25-30), and hood switch ($15-20) since you don't have a remote access currently installed in your car.

You can install all this yourself, it's very easy.

 

Here are the installation directions, scroll down to the edge directions and it will also give you the part numbers to the antenna and hood switch.

 

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/ford_content/catalog/accessory_files/2011-2013%20Remote%20Access_Truck3-15-2013.pdf

 

Once you're done you will need to go to your ford dealer to do 2 things:

1) turn on the remote start option on your edge (check to see what they charge for this)

2) activate your remote access

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Thanks a lot! I wonder how much Ford would charge to turn the option on. It's looking more like a $500 option plus the yearly subscription but having the app would be awesome but gotta see.

 

Definately going to keep an eye on ebay to maybe find a unit for a little chepaer and do some parts digging!

-Russ

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So, let me see if I understand my options for a 2011 Ford Edge:

 

Option #1: Ford "regular" RF

Remote Start System - 100 Series Plug-N-Play

Part No: BC3Z-19G364-A

http://accessories.ford.com/remote-start-system-rpo-plug-in-play-kit.html

 

The start button is integrated in the key.

 

Questions:

- Do I need to have the new key cut to match my current one?

- I am assuming I need to go to a Ford dealer to program the key? and the remote start? Or can I do this myself over phone or so?

 

Option #2: Ford "long range" RF

Remote Start System - Long Range Plug-N-PlayPart No: CL3Z-19G364-A

http://accessories.ford.com/kit-remote-starter.html

 

 

Option #3: Ford "smartphone start" cellular

Remote Access

Part No: DL3Z-19A390-B (replaces part DL3Z-19G364-A)

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

Will require a $60 annual subscription

 

Questions:

- Does this require in addition the Vehicle Security Kit 19A361 for a Ford 2011 Edge?

 

Instructions:

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/ford_content/catalog/accessory_files/2011-2013%20Remote%20Access_Truck3-15-2013.pdf

 

 

Option 4: Viper

Not sure what part number. Several options

Maybe not-plug&play

Note: All options require the hood switch as well (BT4Z-19G366-A)

 

 

General question for all options:

- Can all the options installed DIY? Is there an activation procedure that requires a dealer?

- Which install is the easiest?

o Option 1: do I need to open the middle console only?

o Option 2: does this require to install an antenna in the cargo area?

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Trockli,

 

I am researching this as you are (maybe we will figure this out).

 

DL3Z-19G364-A is the "Remote Access Kit"

 

DL3Z-19A390-B is the "RMU Kit - USA"

 

In TRMN8TR's post (the one you linked to) he purchased the -A kit and the instructions he linked to say the kit should include the antenna. However the photos do not show the antenna on the eBay auction.

 

I'm making myself more confused.

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Trockli,

I am researching this as you are (maybe we will figure this out).

DL3Z-19G364-A is the "Remote Access Kit"

DL3Z-19A390-B is the "RMU Kit - USA"

In TRMN8TR's post (the one you linked to) he purchased the -A kit and the instructions he linked to say the kit should include the antenna. However the photos do not show the antenna on the eBay auction.

I'm making myself more confused.

If you do not have a factory remote start then you WILL need the antenna and the hood switch.

You will need to purchase DL3Z-19G364-A plus the antenna plus the hood switch

 

Edit, my edge came with a factory remote start so I didn't need the antenna and hood switch.

 

The loom for the hood switch should be plugged into a dummy plug

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Trockli,

 

I am researching this as you are (maybe we will figure this out).

 

DL3Z-19G364-A is the "Remote Access Kit"

 

DL3Z-19A390-B is the "RMU Kit - USA"

 

In TRMN8TR's post (the one you linked to) he purchased the -A kit and the instructions he linked to say the kit should include the antenna. However the photos do not show the antenna on the eBay auction.

 

I'm making myself more confused.

I thought based on Fords' accessories web site that DL3Z-19A390-B replaces part DL3Z-19G364-A.

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Still trying to figure out the parts list as well.

 

Even Ford dealers' parts departments appear to have a hard time with this. The parts departments are trying to avoid this and gave me phone numbers to call....

 

Are there any Ford employees on this Forum who could help?

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