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TrippleXCA

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2012 Ford Explorer XLT
Remote start.

I have a question. I recently bought a 2012 explorer. I was informed that all the explorers come with built in remote starter functions.

However. I was also informed that I would need to purchase a new key fob with the extra button for the remote start.

I have an XLT.
Comes with everything the limited does.
Moon roof. Navigation. Etc etc

Now I don't really want to pay $400 for a new key.
My question is.

If I buy one off eBay or Amazon with the extra button. Will I still have to pay to get Ford to activate my remote start ?
Or once I get the key and get it cut then program using this method. Will the remote starter function work ? .


Procedure A:

1.Close all doors, then open drivers door and press the Unlock button on driver’s door while it is open, insert key into ignition.

2.Turn ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times within 8 seconds, with the 8th time ending in RUN. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming mode. (if the door locks do not cycle, then it was done incorrectly. You must start over by removing key and beginning from step 1)

(Off is the position where you can remove your key, RUN is the position just shy of starting your car.)

3.Within 10 seconds press any button on the first keyless remote to be programmed. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming. If you only have one remote then skip to step 5.
4.Within 10 seconds, press any button on the second keyless remote. Door locks will cycle again to confirm programming. Repeat step 4. for all other remotes.
5.Turn ignition to OFF. Locks will again cycle to indicate end of programming mode.

*If this does not work try the procedure with the door closed.



Procedure B:
1. Fasten seatbelt and close all doors
2. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 4 times within 3 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition OFF. The system will chime to confirm programming mode.
4. Within 10 seconds, press and hold any button on first keyless remote. The system will chime once to confirm programming.
5. Within 10 seconds, press and hold any button on second keyless remote. System will chime once to confirm programming.
6. Turn ignition to RUN to exit programming mode.
 






Have you read this:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418625

Neither one of those are how you program an IKT to your vehicle. The process is in the owner's manual. I have never seen an IKT sell for $400 either in US or Canada.

Word to the wise...Do not buy one of the cheap non OEM IKTs, range sucks and sometimes they will not function at all.
 






Have you read this:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418625

Neither one of those are how you program an IKT to your vehicle. The process is in the owner's manual. I have never seen an IKT sell for $400 either in US or Canada.

Word to the wise...Do not buy one of the cheap non OEM IKTs, range sucks and sometimes they will not function at all.


You're the man. Thanks for the link

At my local dealer. They want $340 for the key. That doesn't include programming and cutting.
 






Sounds like that is the price of the official 2 key remote start kit.
 






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