Factory remote start problems

[nfntruth]

Just a heads up for everyone. I had the Ford remote start/alarm installed in my 06 XLT, and here is something they don't tell you until after you spend the several hundred dollars installing it. The Ford remote start/alarm package does not communicate with the door keypad, meaning that if you use the keypad to enter the truck, the alarm will go off. A huge let down, I was so looking forward to the door keypad convenience, unfortunately, it is a complete waste unless you like hearing the horn go crazy every time you enter the vehicle.
If anyone knows a way to make these two communicate, it would be great, my dealership isn't the most tech savvy. :thumbdwn:

 

[gh67]

That sucks...but thanks for the warning. I'm getting ready to move somewhere a little colder and was thinking the remote start would be nice....but I use the keypad all the time. I think Ford offers the remote start as a standalone module, so I may skip the alarm.

 

[06EddieNav]

did your XLT come with the keypad from the factory or did you add it later?

 

[nfntruth]

Factory

It came from the factory with the keypad, and the dealership installed the Ford brand starter/alarm module.