Has anyone in this community installed a remote starter in their ST? I realize we all drive a manual and the risk installing a remote starter creates. Just gotta make certain to leave the car in neutral. It's getting cold here in NY and I'm sick of running outside 10 minutes before I leave the house to start my car.
ScottyToo
If you live in a location that will allow (non-city) you can install a block heater.
This wasn't an option for the Focus 2.0 but it is for the Fusion 2.0 and Ford Lincoln vehicles sold in the Northern states as an option.
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This is my next project before the weather gets too ridiculous.
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J
This wasn't an option for the Focus 2.0 but it is for the Fusion 2.0 and Ford Lincoln vehicles sold in the Northern states as an option.
Engine Parts for 2015 Ford Fusion | TascaParts.com
www.tascaparts.com
This is my next project before the weather gets too ridiculous.
Stay Safe
J
At least for early models, this was standard equipment for the Canadian ST's. I dont recall if it was an option for cold US statesIf you live in a location that will allow (non-city) you can install a block heater.
This wasn't an option for the Focus 2.0 but it is for the Fusion 2.0 and Ford Lincoln vehicles sold in the Northern states as an option.
Engine Parts for 2015 Ford Fusion | TascaParts.com
This is my next project before the weather gets too ridiculous.
Stay Safe
J
some more details:
Engine Block Heater Harness Write Up
I wasn't expecting to have to install this harness myself, however, after popping the trunk during delivery of my new TS ST3 I saw the package laying there. Although not difficult to install, it was tedious as you have to route the wire under the intake manifold and fuel pump. Hope these...
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I feel you on that, I’m in Queens, if you find a good remote starter LMK, I’m interested, but I don’t want my car to be a guinea pig for it. I love reading how people respond to their mods or add ons to their cars.
I suppose it might be more likely with rear drum brakes, but has anyone had their emergency brakes freeze up when set?
I remember this used to happen to some cars when it got really cold and wet/snowy when fronts came through. This necessitated parking if gear with brakes off if you wanted to move before things thawed out. So remote start wouldn't be that useful.
I remember this used to happen to some cars when it got really cold and wet/snowy when fronts came through. This necessitated parking if gear with brakes off if you wanted to move before things thawed out. So remote start wouldn't be that useful.
There is a "puffer" law in Colorado, where it is illegal to leave a car running un-attended unless it is equipped with remote start! Not sure how often this is enforced though.
I installed an aftermarket remote start on my MT vehicle in highschool and I remember there was a procedure where you had to leave the car running (neutral + parking brake), exit the vehicle, lock the doors and then turn off the engine via remote. This keeps you from trying to crank it over in gear the next morning.... If you don't follow that procedure when exiting, you are denied the remote start.
However still, splicing aftermarket systems into factory wiring makes me nervous about reliability issues. There could be no truth to that though.
I installed an aftermarket remote start on my MT vehicle in highschool and I remember there was a procedure where you had to leave the car running (neutral + parking brake), exit the vehicle, lock the doors and then turn off the engine via remote. This keeps you from trying to crank it over in gear the next morning.... If you don't follow that procedure when exiting, you are denied the remote start.
However still, splicing aftermarket systems into factory wiring makes me nervous about reliability issues. There could be no truth to that though.
@DroppingScience of all the failed aftermarket remote starts and alarm systems I've Ripped out due to issues they were causing, I've never seen one spliced in using solder and marine heat shrink. They're Always scotch-locked, wire wrapped, open crimped, poorly routed, etc. So your concerns With reliability issues is 100% merited.
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