Autopage RS-860 LCD 2 Way, 96 F150

Looking at installing a remote start in my sons truck this weekend and was wondering if I could pick a few brains before I start. He bought the DesignTech two way model 20092 and after looking at DesignTech's web site under there install tips they talk about high current draw blowers. Has anyone had any problems with this truck and the heater motors? Anyway, all the tip's and hints are much appreciated. Thanks

None, walk in the park.

Tips:
Read, Read, Read, then Read some more, then ask good questions if you have any concern.

FYI-

DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - FORD / F SERIES / 1996 / Remote Start

12volts yellow    +   ignition harness
Starter RED / lt. blue    +   ignition harness
Second Starter          
Ignition RED / lt. green    +   ignition harness
Second Ignition          
Third Ignition          
Accessory gry/yel & blk/grn    +   ignition harness
Second Accessory gray / YELLOW 18awg    +   ignition harness
Keysense          
Power Lock pink / YELLOW      either kick panel
Notes: Negative trigger on the keyless-entry versions and 5-wire on all the rest.

ESSENTIAL to use drivers switch when testing for switch and motor sides. The wires are much easier to access on the passenger side due to the E-brake blocking the drivers kick.
Power Unlock pink/green      either kick panel
Notes: Negative trigger on the keyless-entry versions and 5-wire on all the rest.

ESSENTIAL to use drivers switch when testing for switch and motor sides. The wires are much easier to access on the passenger side due to the E-brake blocking the drivers kick.
Lock Motor          
Unlock Motor          
Parking Lights+ brown      lt switch or dr kick
Parking Lights-          
Hazards          
Turn Signal(L)          
Turn Signal(R)          
Reverse Light          
Door Trigger BLACK/ blue    +   driver kick panel
Dome Supervision          
Trunk/Hatch Pin          
Hood Pin          
Trunk/Hatch Release          
Power Sliding Door          
Factory Alarm Arm          
Factory Alarm Disarm dk.GREEN/ purple    -   driver kick, door harness
Disarm No Unlock          
Tachometer tan / YELLOW   AC   at coil
Notes: Diesel tach is a WHITE/ pink located at the PCM or can also be located in the main harness that runs on the inside of the firewall to the left of the brake pedal.
Wait to start BLACK/ pink   -   PCM or cluster
Notes: This wire MUST be diode isolated from the instrument cluster to keep the battery from draining, see DirectFax document 1090.

Can also be located in the main harness that runs on the inside of the firewall to the left of the brake pedal.
Brake Wire lt. green    +   brake pedal switch
Parking Brake          
Horn Trigger dk. blue    -   steering column
Memory Seat 1          
Memory Seat 2          
Memory Seat 3          
Interface Module: Category:
Immobilizer Bypass Required:
No Type:
N/A
Part #: N/A
Notes:
Smart Starter Kill Relays: Not Available

      
This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter.
Directed Electronics assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information.





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Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

just to let u know that is one of the easiest rides to put a RS in. never had a problem and they like tachless. that truck and soldering everything 45min-1hr for a experienced installer so double that and u'll be done....

Just wondering how well this unit operates and what the range is? Ease of installation and programming. Thanks

Been using that model and the relatives years b4 that model and absolutely love those units.. never had a problem with them, very easy to install and easy to program and they have a lot of customizable features that leave DEI far behind. The remotes seem to handle typical abuse much better than DEI's also.. still using my system 3 years later and flawless op's

What is the best place to mount a antenna for the Autopage RS860? Is it better to have it pointing up or down or doesn't it matter. Thanks

hey crazy i've been using this model for a while now and on my last two installs had problems with start kill what about you

Can someone tell me what type of door locks I am going to encounter on a this 96 F150? It has no keyless entry just power door locks from inside. I am going to be installing a Autopage RS860 this coming weekend. Thanks

5 wire rest at ground.

 WITHOUT FACTORY KEYLESS, This is a rest at ground Door Locking System and you MUST get the lock and unlock wires in the PASSENGER KICK PANEL (Parking Brake Braket is in the way) you MUST also TEST for SWITCH and MOTOR wires ONLY with the DRIVERS DOOR SWITCH. On this type of  System you MUST TEST from the DRIVERS DOOR Switch only when testing for SWITCH and MOTOR wires.

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hey guys, i just install this unit and my starter kill wiring is confusing to me, can you tell me how to install those wires on this model 860. thanks

Its on page 9 of the manual

place high in the center of the windshield antenna pointing down is normal. it dosent matter which direction though...

When wiring in the brown acc. wire from the autopage do I need to use and extra relay to run the blower motor. I thought that I saw on the forum that the older Ford's draw allot of current when the heater blower in on? Thanks