Remote Start

[smo0othride]

Do you think this will work on a 2003 expedition? It looks like it would work.

 

[Robert Paulson]

i'd say go for a brand name unit. my girl just got me a python starter/alarm for X-mas. the same company (DEI) makes python, clifford, viper, precision power amps, ETC...

i also have access to all the tech info and install guides for anything made by DEI. i can also get wire colors for your truck from their site.

 

[smo0othride]

Does it give any more info than this site does?

 

[Robert Paulson]

it does have that, but it also has the wiring colors of cars, software downloads, a knowledge base, and some other crap.


..........where the hell did you find that? i had to crack a password to gain access to the DEI site LOL.

 

[Robert Paulson]

.........here's a pic of the wiring guide for your truck. it also has links to pics and notes on stuff to look/look out for, as well as links to do the immobilizer system right.

 

[smo0othride]

Haha, just a simple google search, it was like the second or third result. Thanks for the diagram, I'll look through their site and see if I see anything I want.

 

[PaulC]

I don't know. You have $25,000+ worth of truck sitting in the driveway. I would go for a unit from an established company with product support. Also, a good installation is everything when dealing with a remote starter. Barbecued Expy is not a very flavorful meal.

I have a remote starter called AstroStart made by a Canadian company called Astroflex. They're on the web. Installation was done back in 1998 by the most reputable car electronic shop I could find. To date, zero problems and 100% reliability. I can't complain.

 

[smo0othride]

My expy is having trouble starting without the remote start so I think I'm going to hold off on it for awhile anyway.

 

[PaulC]

Won't start or hold idle unless the accelerator is pressed? Goes away for awhile, then pops up again? If so, usually a bad IAC (Idle Air Control) valve.

 

[smo0othride]

It won't start without giving it gas, espcially when cold. It idles fine though.