Thank you!
I think I am getting closer.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_30009_Avital-4003-4003L.html
DEI Avital 4003 "Add-on" Remote Starter Module is what I found and was recommended. Seems like a straight forward install... However. I do want to ask a few questions only because I already read the 4003's installation manual online and wanted to ask. In the manual it states:
Primary harness (H1) wiring diagram
H1/1 LIGHT GREEN/
BLACK
(-) FACTORY ALARM DISARM
H1/2 GREEN/WHITE (-) FACTORY ALARM REARM
H1/3 YELLOW (+) IGNITION OUT (TO ALARM)
H1/4 WHITE/BLUE (+/-) ACTIVATION INPUT
H1/5 ORANGE (-) GROUND WHEN LOCKED*
H1/6 BROWN (-) HORN OUTPUT*
H1/7 RED/WHITE (-) TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT*
H1/8 BLACK GROUND
H1/9 WHITE (+/-) LIGHT FLASH
* Available only when adding a receiver (P/N 543H) and remote
(P/N 474L).
I've highlighted the wires in bold. Since I have a truck I don't have a trunk release. I DO have the same remotes that came with the avitial 2101 keyless entry so I should be able to program those with this unit, but another question I have is the Horn and light flash. My avital 2101 already does this. Do I hook these wires up as well or do I not hook them up since my keyless entry that I did is utilizing them?
IE: My Avital 2101 uses the horn and parking light flash wires. If I hook this Avital 4003 add on remote start module to the system and hook those wires up to it what exactly happens? I can't seem to find any information on the net regarding anything about having both these systems in place. Just want to make sure it's done correctly.
Then the last question I have is what is the recommend PATS bypass module used for a 2001 Ford Ranger. I keep reading all sorts of things. Some say put a key in a box, other say just get a specific add on module that you program with your PATS keys. I will note that I have 3 fully functioning keys. Two main keys and one spare key I just programmed about a week or so ago. All turn over the truck and function as such.
Is there any downfall to removing wires that are not used in the harness? IE: In the Primary harness numbers above there is a Factory Alarm Disarm/Rearm. I do not have a factory alarm so is it safe to say I can remove those wires from the harness to remove clutter?
Thank you for your help. This forum is great and has a wealth of information. I was successful in adding keyless entry to my truck about two years ago from your help and enjoy doing things like this. Everyone around me who does things like this via "shops or brick and mortar stores" tend to take short cuts and have very shoddy work. IE: My wife's car. I don't mind taking a weekend to install it as long as I ask the questions before and then just dissect and understand everything.
Much appreciated for any help :-)
-Nigel
~nsg~