Ford Ranger -- Where to mount brain?

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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.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=18801
Printed Date: May 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM

Topic: Ford Ranger -- Where to mount brain?

Posted By: unprofessional
Subject: Ford Ranger -- Where to mount brain?
Date Posted: September 11, 2003 at 5:41 PM

I've been looking at my dash and wondering where the heck I am going to mount everything for my Commando 870 Remote Starter and a universal transponder bypass.

I thought about behind the radio, but there isn't a lot of room in there and the location isn't that great. I thought about putting it under the console on the floor (basically two cup holders) on top of the air bag box (not sure what it does exactly). Another thought was mounting it under the metal plate thing under the steering wheel but that is again another easy place to get to and cut wires.

So if anyone has experiance with mounting a remote starter and bypass thingy in a Ranger and knows a good location let me know.

If your not comfortable posting it on a public forum just PM me please.

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I'm not a "professional" installer, I just do it for a hobby.

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Posted By: brianh
Date Posted: September 11, 2003 at 5:51 PM

I have a 1996 Ranger and a good place for the bypass is in the drivers kick panel. I would mount the cpu under the dash on the drivers side. Just be neat with your wiring and you will have plebty of room. Good luck with it!

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Brian
owner/installer
Sight & Sound Car Stereo

"all electronic equipment runs off of smoke, once you let it out, it stops working"

Posted By: unprofessional
Date Posted: September 11, 2003 at 8:30 PM

Never thought about the kick panel, thanks. posted_image

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I'm not a "professional" installer, I just do it for a hobby.