2008 f150 choosing system

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: June 03, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Topic: 2008 f150 choosing system

Posted By: Komobu
Subject: 2008 f150 choosing system
Date Posted: February 02, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Hi;

I do a lot of electrical work at our small independent auto repair shop. I have Mitchel on Demand and Alldata information systems. I have installed 4 or 5 remote start units over the last 10 years. (Usually Autopage). One of our steady customers wants me to install a remote start unit in his 2008 Ford F-150. He doesn't want anything extravagant. Just keyless entry, remote start, and only one keyfob. I did install a unit on a 99 explorer with pats once. I used the wrap a wire around the head of the key trick. I am hoping not to use that this time and just get an interface module.

Please suggest a interface module, and remote start unit.I am looking for ease of installation with minimal wire splices. Again, all I want is keyless entry and remote start. He doesnt care if he uses his original key fob, or a key fob provided by the remote start manufacturer.

Thanks for any advice.

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Posted By: kreg357
Date Posted: February 02, 2013 at 11:54 AM

The big issue will be to get two, working, non-clone keys from the customer to program the bypass
module ( both keys will be returned to customer ). Without two keys your options are limited.

If price is an issue, an Ultra Start U1272 with a Directed 1100F bypass module would be a
decent choice. You would still have to make the normal wire connections but the total cost
would be around $70. I have done 2007 - 2010 F150's this way with excellent results.

If price was no object and you wanted easy... Buy a Compustar CM6200-s remote start system
and the Fortin EVO-ALL bypass module. Go with D2D 2-way comm between the units and follow
the Connection 2 diagram in this install guide : https://ifar.ca/download/7211/preview.html
You would also need a four button remote kit like the RF-1WG5-SS one-way remotes with up
to 1 mile of range. Figure on about $220 for this set-up.

The only "Got-cha" on this truck is the Parking Lights. Use the PURPLE / WHITE (+) wire at the
SJB, GRAY 13-PIN PLUG(E), PIN 6.

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Soldering is fun!

Posted By: Komobu
Date Posted: February 05, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Thanks for the advice. Our customer found the same unit you mentioned with the Fortin EVO-ALL on eBay(Used) for 150. The neat thing is the guy who was selling it had just removed it from his 2008 F-150! (He was trading it in on a new car that came with RS). Since I am putting it back in a 2008 F150, it should go pretty smooth!