Self install of MOPAR remote start, can't drive till flash?

mpicc84 · Jul 27, 2017

I just got off the phone with the dealer for a price on a sales code flash and programming for the MOPAR remote start if I install myself. The dealer was worried I wouldn't be able to drive the truck once it's installed, as he believed my OEM key would be useless after the install. What have you guys Expirenced?

I'm trying to figure out if it's more cost effective to go with the remote start with the two keys included or just buy and program one key. End result is I need one key at least, I lost my spare.

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12sportmc · Jul 27, 2017

You can still drive the truck. I did everything on mine except install the pins at the BCM then took it to the dealer with the interior still ripped apart and they flashed it for me

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mpicc84 · Jul 27, 2017

12sportmc said:
You can still drive the truck. I did everything on mine except install the pins at the BCM then took it to the dealer with the interior still ripped apart and they flashed it for me

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So if I do put in the pins at the BCM before taking it to a dealer I may not be able to drive it home.

But I'll have to finish the BCM pin install at the dealer before driving home right?

12sportmc · Jul 27, 2017

Yeah. I had everything set up and ready to go so they just did that part when they flashed the codes took them 10 minutes to do it. Then I drove it home and put it all back together. And your old keys will still work. I have 4 keys now

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mpicc84 · Jul 27, 2017

12sportmc said:
Yeah. I had everything set up and ready to go so they just did that part when they flashed the codes took them 10 minutes to do it. Then I drove it home and put it all back together. And your old keys will still work. I have 4 keys now

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Allright sounds good. So you just had them install the pins in the BCM. This sounds like the best idea... I'm still waiting on them to tell me what they want for all this price wise.

G-Ride990 · Jul 27, 2017

Did you ask for a price if you had them install it? Just curious because if they do install it, they will warranty it like the rest of the truck.

Mine should be here Monday or Tuesday and I am still trying to decide if I want them to do it.

magician · Jul 28, 2017

Not sure why you would need to install pins? My install was a harness that was added to one that was already in the headliner, I think it was for the antenna? Mine came with everything including two new remotes. I left the old module connected and drove it to the dealer for programming. The tech hooked up the new module and flashed the BCM in about 15 minutes. I drove it home and put the rear seat and all back together. Works like a charm.

FYI You also have to replace the hood latch as well, just saying.

mpicc84 · Jul 28, 2017

G-Ride990 said:
Did you ask for a price if you had them install it? Just curious because if they do install it, they will warranty it like the rest of the truck.

Mine should be here Monday or Tuesday and I am still trying to decide if I want them to do it.

So I just visited the dealer. The parts from the dealer was 379.00$; Its much cheaper to buy online yourself. The dealer stated they WOULD NOT install it if I purchased it from anywhere but them, due to the inability to warranty it, so I'm guessing they will warranty the kit if you purchased it from them and had them install it. They wanted 280ish to install, at 92/hr about 3 hours of work.

magician said:
Not sure why you would need to install pins? My install was a harness that was added to one that was already in the headliner, I think it was for the antenna? Mine came with everything including two new remotes. I left the old module connected and drove it to the dealer for programming. The tech hooked up the new module and flashed the BCM in about 15 minutes. I drove it home and put the rear seat and all back together. Works like a charm.

FYI You also have to replace the hood latch as well, just saying.

I just looked at the instructions on the kit that is forsale on moparonlineparts, See HERE This dealer wasn't very excited about the idea of me doing everything except the module plugin at the BCM and having them finish it up. I may be on my own here. I'm going to call some other dealers locally before I make any moves.

Jimmy07 · Jul 28, 2017

Just buy the stuff from wherever you want, install it yourself, then call the dealer and say "I want you to add sales code '***' ". No need to explain to them what you got going on, and who cares how excited they sound about doing it.

12sportmc · Jul 28, 2017

^^^^*this. I got my kit for 250 and the install definitely doesn't take 3 hours. It's all plug and play they just have to reflash the module. The kit comes with everything you need to install and if you have even a slight amount of mechanical aptitude you can knock it out easy. The worst part is just taking everything apart. Mine is also covered under warranty since it's an OEM part and flashed by the dealer. I would try another dealer in your area if you can

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magician · Jul 28, 2017

I just looked at the instructions on the kit that is forsale on moparonlineparts, See HERE This dealer wasn't very excited about the idea of me doing everything except the module plugin at the BCM and having them finish it up. I may be on my own here. I'm going to call some other dealers locally before I make any moves.[/QUOTE]

That's the same kit I used, price is $251.72 + shipping. If you can turn a wrench and hook up a few connectors you can do this entirely on your own. Leave the old module connected to get it to the dealership. Have them hook up and flash and off you go.

Avgas · Jul 28, 2017

If something goes wrong with the parts, the place where you bought it from should cover it under its warranty.

mpicc84 · Jul 28, 2017

magician said:
I just looked at the instructions on the kit that is forsale on moparonlineparts, See HERE This dealer wasn't very excited about the idea of me doing everything except the module plugin at the BCM and having them finish it up. I may be on my own here. I'm going to call some other dealers locally before I make any moves.

That's the same kit I used, price is $251.72 + shipping. If you can turn a wrench and hook up a few connectors you can do this entirely on your own. Leave the old module connected to get it to the dealership. Have them hook up and flash and off you go.[/QUOTE]

Thats the plan. What they gave me a hard time about is hooking up the module themselves without doing the pre-work. I told them I would do everything except that part, because that part had to be done after the flash. And they essentially told me unless they do everything, their not doing it.

Calling another dealer...

magician · Jul 29, 2017

mpicc84 said:
That's the same kit I used, price is $251.72 + shipping. If you can turn a wrench and hook up a few connectors you can do this entirely on your own. Leave the old module connected to get it to the dealership. Have them hook up and flash and off you go.

Thats the plan. What they gave me a hard time about is hooking up the module themselves without doing the pre-work. I told them I would do everything except that part, because that part had to be done after the flash. And they essentially told me unless they do everything, their not doing it.

Calling another dealer...[/QUOTE]

Good move.

JRG18 · Jul 29, 2017

magician said:
Thats the plan. What they gave me a hard time about is hooking up the module themselves without doing the pre-work. I told them I would do everything except that part, because that part had to be done after the flash. And they essentially told me unless they do everything, their not doing it.

Calling another dealer...

Good move.[/QUOTE]

Yeah that's a crap dealer. I took mine in with the back bench seat out and everything wired up with the new module bolted in but the old one wired and zip tied to it. Did the flash and added the other sales codes I wanted and I was on my way.

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kad · Aug 28, 2017

Just to toss this out, my dealer quoted me $650, installed, including the two new fobs.

-K

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