Aftermarket Keyless Entry

[11lariat]

Hey guys..quick question for ya
I have a 92 xlt without the factory keyless entry (i dont think it was even available in 92)..I'm loking to add an aftermarket one..just to lock and unlock the doors. A lot of the aftermarket ones I have looked at either have an alarm with them (which i don't need) or have a third button for a trunk/hatch release, which the x doesnt need. I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions for something simple (read: cheap) to get the job done..

thanks

 

[Darrman]

I have installed my alarm system on my '92, but I have everything except paging. You can get a simple remote entry kit on ebay, if they have the trunk unlock, thats ok, you dont have to use it for it to work with the doors. A alarm is always a little better, but its more work to hook it all up. If you need any help locating and identifing wires, let me know.

 

[Jason94sport]

Just get the alarm. Why wouldn't you want that for a few extra dollars more?
I got a Viper 300ESP for $289 installed.

 

[11lariat]

in all honesty, i don't want an alarm, i think they're more of an annoyance than anything..and the unused trunk/hatch release button would drive me nuts..isn't there just a very basic system available?

 

[11lariat]

I'm looking at something like this form JC Whitney..just wondering if anyone has any experience with these or similar keyless entry systems..

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...001393/N-111+1992+200729949+600000494/c-10101

big part of these is that they're $30 vs $290 for that Viper system..

 

[adam45356]

cant you pull the system from a 93 with the keyless

 

[lars1367]

92's had keyless...at least mine does, and it still works. The truck is new to me, so I don't know much about the gremlins under the hood as far as electronics go, but the previous owner said Ford stock keyless/alarm systems in gen 1 Explorers were garbage, so he disabled it. Two things about the previous owner; he didn't disable it as far as I could tell, and I haven't had a problem with it since I've owned it. Lastly, I had a viper system on my Jeep Gr Cherokee a few months ago that WAS crap and I DID disable it because it would short out different components in my electrical system. IMHO, go with a dirt cheap remote keyless system that is a DIY install, if you've spent more than $55 you've spent too much. Now if you've got all the LCD/DVD crap in your ride that's different...get a good security system (I have a .357 and speed loaders...so far it's been the best theft deturrant I've seen).

Good luck!