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modemjunki 
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Hi all,
I've a new-to-me 2013 Ford Escape with factory remote start (this is not the Ford dealer installed add-on unit, it's a true factory integrated unit using Ford "My Key" stuff). This means the car has additional features like pushbutton start and true keyless entry (just grab the door handle and it unlocks), and the car "senses" when one of the smart keys is in the car so it can do other stuff with My Key and the memory seats/mirrors.
I miss the 1-mile range of my aftermarket remote start in the old car - it could power through the windows of my workplace and start the car in the farthest corner of the lot, the factory unit does not do this. I don't need alarm or RKE functions - just the long-range remote start.
I think it's a long shot to add a long-range unit to this car - does anyone know if it can be done?
dasbogie 
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Posted: December 15, 2014 at 3:37 PM / IP Logged  
Looks like directed has you covered. You can use a dball or dball2 with the xl202 and remote/antenna kit or smart start.
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tedmond 
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Posted: December 15, 2014 at 9:09 PM / IP Logged  
Dball2
idatalink ads alca
fortin evoall
Just some of the few options for add on range remote start systems. I personally like idatalink and the compustar remotes.
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modemjunki 
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Posted: December 17, 2014 at 1:44 PM / IP Logged  
dasbogie wrote:
Looks like directed has you covered. You can use a dball or dball2 with the xl202 and remote/antenna kit or smart start.
Wow, that looks easy - except for the key2Go part. I won't be able to DIY an installation because that requires dealer access. :-(
modemjunki 
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Posted: December 17, 2014 at 2:15 PM / IP Logged  
It looks like I could DIY with an Omegalink OL-MDB-ALL or iDatalink ADS-ALCA and the RS-FM4 firmware.
It looks like all I need in addition is the USB programmer, a relay, an inverter, and the remote (the OMEGA-CARLINK-3G looks interesting).
Kind of sad - Omega has a plug and play kit for the Escape without push-to-start. Would have been nice to find a T-harness.
I'll note that I can't buy a Compustar remote online. :-(
pentavolvo 
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Posted: December 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM / IP Logged  
Setup as rxt will eliminate having to do ley2go
modemjunki 
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pentavolvo wrote:
Setup as rxt will eliminate having to do ley2go
Wow, that looks *really* easy. That is at the top of the list now!
modemjunki 
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Posted: December 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM / IP Logged  
Hmm, still needs flashing. Does Directed allow end users to sign up as freelance installers?
pentavolvo 
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All you need is a cable to flash. Where in Illinois are you
modemjunki 
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Posted: December 19, 2014 at 12:37 PM / IP Logged  
I'm in the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates area. I sometimes travel to McHenry, Woodstock, and Harvard.
I'm a bit leery about Directeds version of the phone interface, it seems the service cost is a bit high after the first year.
Still researching the best overall solution for me to pursue..
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