Remoter Starter Installation

[SaleenHunter]

Let me start by saying Hi, and this has been a very helpful forum. It's help me to diagnose at least one major issue with the 2010 SHO I bought last year. What a great user forum.

I am thinking of installing a remote starter in my SHO, which has the push button start. Has anyone here tried this installation on their car? Ford does offer several of these, though pricey.
http://accessories.ford.com/vehicles/taurus/2010/electronics/remote-start.html

Since they are kinda expensive, I would only consider doing this if I could do on my own. Can't see paying $400+ and labor, just not practical.

Let me know...

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

A friend just installed a custom one from Best Buy on his 2010 EB MKS... Loves it..
Of course he had B.B. install it. Guess he can start his car with his phone from anywhere on the planet! Tested it from Chicago to Iowa, and it worked like a charm!

 

[LotusDriver]

The first one on the link is the one that I have in my '11. Range sucks. It also times out after like 5 minutes. I am sure that is adjustable, but the range blows. I also don't like the car turning off when you open the drivers door. Now, my wife's Explorer Sport has a factory installed starter. The range is GREAT! It keeps the car running when the door is opened and prompts you to push the start button.

 

[gregoire]

My 13 has a 10 minute default time. You have between around 30 seconds once the car is unlocked to get in and hit the start button.