PDT1081
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Is it worth adding factory remote start to an 08? If yes, what all is needed?
Worth it? That's up to you. Do you really need the ability to start your truck from in the house? I found on the diesel a nice block heater worked better, put on a timer. The diesels take for ****ing ever to warm up when its cold out. Put the truck on a timer, walk outside a few minutes before leaving, start the truck, unplug it, go back inside, get your stuff and leave. The truck will be nice and warm.
Guess I should have added the words "compared to an aftermarket unit." I have Remote Access on my 13, and at work it's the difference between jumping in a truck with 90-100 degree oil and one with 40 degree. But that's not what I'm wanting to discuss. My uncle has an 08. He'd like remote start. Which way should I tell him to go? Factory or aftermarket? Dealership told him it'd be over $1000 to add the factory one.
Parts through sunrise are about $600
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Remote start is worth having on anything especially a diesel and it doesn’t compare to plugging it in.
I’d go aftermarket for sure.
Much better range and Way cheaper
Do you know what part numbers you used? Ford Accessories website only had the long range two way for $430ish.I just put one in my 08. I got the cheapest one from ford and it was $275. I installed it myself. I know nothing about remote starts but it seems if you find a good aftermarket it’s probably the better option as you can have longer run times and more options as well as better range. $1000 is outrageous though. Dealer here quoted $150 for the install.
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My $600 quote was for remote start using your phone.
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Do you know what part numbers you used? Ford Accessories website only had the long range two way for $430ish.
I was right around $500 for Remote Access for my 13. But, my understanding is that's not available for a 6.4 (Ford's product).