How to add remote start using forscan

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cdahlen

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Am I hearing that all Expeditions have the remote-start module in place and it's a matter of accessing/enabling it using Forscan?
If not, how do I find out if my vehicle has it?
Following. I bought a 2011 used. Would love to figure out if it has it.
 

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Following. I bought a 2011 used. Would love to figure out if it has it.

Not sure about the 3rd gens before 2015, but it seems like all the 15+ have everything you need except for the feature enabled in forscan and a key to perform the function.
Also not sure about running a non apple/windows computer, but I’m sure one of the experimenters on the thread will chime in.

As far as the Lane change, I think default is three blinks when you tap the signal lever, but it can be modified to different values in forscan.
 

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Sorry, what is the 5 flash lane changing mode?

If I only move the lever up or down a little bit and let go (basically tapping the lever), my blinker only blinks about 5 times and shuts off automatically. So, if changing lanes, you aren't having to hold it or accidentally leave it on. This is on my GMC truck.


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@hawkman71

Your GMC truck lane change is 5 flash, what year is it? My gm work car is a 2016 cruise and it's only 3 flashes. Which was the same as my 17 expy, until I changed it to 5.

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Do we need the extended license version to turn on remote start in Forscan and what do you guys mean by "plain English" option?
 

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Do we need the extended license version to turn on remote start in Forscan and what do you guys mean by "plain English" option?

Yes, the extended license is free, just sign up.
“Plain English” is the portion that doesn’t involve changing digits in code, it’s just settings you can enable or disable from a drop down menu.
 

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So thanks to all the contributors in this thread I was a kid to get 2 new keys installed (truck only came with 1 so first key I programmed with forscan, 2nd with “2 key” method”!

Unfortunately the video on how to enable remote start (post #4, 2nd video) seems to have been set to private so I can’t find the settings to do that. The remote start button on the fob does flash the lights and honk the horn so I think I’m getting closer.

Anyone have screenshots or a different video showing how they enabled remote start?


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FYI be careful of draining your battery doing all this programming. I had to use my jump starter and now have it on a trickle charger while I work.


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