Lance Moss Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 ok, this is odd. i just purchased a salvage 2013 edge sel. per the vin and a youtube video uploaded by the dealership who sold this car to the last person it had keyless entry and remote start. i was given a standard key and no button inside...not sure who changed that. so, does anyone think its easily possible to replace the igniton switch and buy/program the correct keyfob? seems like the car might already have all the antennas and such. i havent had the chance to bring it by a dealership to get their take on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have my doubts that someone would (nor could) they remove your keyless entry system and replace it with a standard/keyed ignition. Did you check the original Windows sticker to ensure it was included from the factory? Short answer, no. It's not even feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 There's no way anyone would go to the trouble of changing it, the wiring and programming of at least 4-5 modules would have to be changed and not even a dealer is trained on how to do that. Swapping the VIN would be a lot easier than converting from keyless to keyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Moss Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) so maybe i am overthinking this. i havent actually driven a 2013 edge with keyless so maybe its just a keyfob thing this is the car...before the wreck how does it work if it were there? i am used to my previous nissan keyless entry and push button. just grab the handle, get in and push the start button. is that how the 2013 edge is? maybe they refer to keyless entry as the keypad and it has remote start but no fob for it and no actual push button. any idea what i need if this is the case? whole new key fob or separate keyfob just for remote start? Edited June 8, 2016 by Lance Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 You can see the keys hanging in the ignition. Keyless entry means the keypad. Keyless start in this case probably means remote start. Definitely misleading - whether it was intentional or not is anybody's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Ford has always referred to the keypad and remote as "keyless" entry. The system like your Nissan is available but is called "Intelligent Access". And to answer your real question, no, there is no hope you could add the "intelligent Access" to your SEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 But the ad also said "keyless start"....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Moss Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 The thanks all. Any way I can check if it does have remote start? If it does...I assume all I need is the fob and programming it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Look for remote start settings in the left hand menu and a start button on the remote ( a circular arrow with the number 2 ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Or look for a little funny antenna between the rear view mirror and the windshield. That's where they put the "dealer installed accessory" remote start - which could show up as an option on the window sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Or look for a little funny antenna between the rear view mirror and the windshield. That's where they put the "dealer installed accessory" remote start - which could show up as an option on the window sticker. Not necessarily (just as a note of caution). If the 100 series was the oem option, there would not be the extended aerial antenna (required for bi-directional or long range RS versions). Does your keyfob have a remote start button (circular arrow with a 2x)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Moss Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 so it looks like that add must have been mistaken. no remote start nor key-less start sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Moss Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 OK, so it does have remote start but it is aftermarket. i found the module and wiring but it is unlabled...so now to find the manufacture and get the keyfob for it :-( You can actually see part of it in the video under the steering column...a small module screwed to the plastic. that is a button of some sort...i assume to pair a key fob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman31 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 If it has aftermarket remote start it is probably a 3x's lock button system. Push your lock button on your key fob 3 times, the horn should give you 2 short beeps and then start up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Moss Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 anyone here have any experience with aftermarket keyless entry and pushbutton start systems? I LOVED that feature on my other cars and would like to add it if possible for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 It's just not feasible... Can I ask why you purchased the car if it did not have what you wanted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Easier and cheaper to just trade for one that does have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjm623 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 It's just not feasible... Can I ask why you purchased the car if it did not have what you wanted? Agreed, all these options you are questioning would have taken about 5 mins to verify vehicle had during a walk around / test drive. Sounds like somebody didn't do their homework! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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