jstforefn
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- Washington, D.C.
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- 2020 Explorer Limited
I have a 2014 Explorer base and want to install the factory remote start.
I have purchased the below:
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - 100 SERIES PLUG-N-PLAY - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (BB5Z-19G364-A)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (DG1Z-14B504-A)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - HOOD SWITCH KIT - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (BT4Z-19G366-A)
I had the keys cut and have programmed them to lock/unlock and start the car.
I installed the hood switch.
I want to know if anyone has actually installed the hood switch wiring harness and if so how did you route it through the firewall? Did you piggy back it onto the main harness and through the grommet? Did you drill a new hole in the firewall? Remove the windshield wiper cowl and find a new hole to get through?
I'd hate to take it to the dealer for this as I've seen enough horror stories about dealerships not even knowing about the remote start capabilities and want to limit what I tell my dealership they "need" to do to turn on the remote start functions within the instrument cluster.
I've searched this forum and the internet in general to no avail.
Pictures would be fantastic, but straight forward advice would be great, too!
I have purchased the below:
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - 100 SERIES PLUG-N-PLAY - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (BB5Z-19G364-A)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (DG1Z-14B504-A)
- REMOTE START SYSTEM - HOOD SWITCH KIT - 2014 FORD EXPLORER (BT4Z-19G366-A)
I had the keys cut and have programmed them to lock/unlock and start the car.
I installed the hood switch.
I want to know if anyone has actually installed the hood switch wiring harness and if so how did you route it through the firewall? Did you piggy back it onto the main harness and through the grommet? Did you drill a new hole in the firewall? Remove the windshield wiper cowl and find a new hole to get through?
I'd hate to take it to the dealer for this as I've seen enough horror stories about dealerships not even knowing about the remote start capabilities and want to limit what I tell my dealership they "need" to do to turn on the remote start functions within the instrument cluster.
I've searched this forum and the internet in general to no avail.
Pictures would be fantastic, but straight forward advice would be great, too!