Xpress Kit Auto Start Install

[12 Ram Express]

Xpresskit stoped using the 3x lock feature you can no longer buy these kits from them i believe another company does it but xpresskit no longer does

 

[TwistedJake]

Xpresskit stoped using the 3x lock feature you can no longer buy these kits from them i believe another company does it but xpresskit no longer does

It just requires the newer module which is the 4x10 instead of DBALL. I just installed a 4x10 in my 2014 Express 2 nights ago. During the flash process you get a notice that the 3x lock feature is removed from the older units.

 

[StoneRam]

Just ordered mine from Doug. Should be here on the 22nd. I am excited to put this in.

 

[StoneRam]

Ok got my kit this afternoon. Will try to get the install done on tomorrow. I don't have internet at my house to do the software but I will go to a friends house tomorrow and get it done.

 

[TwistedJake]

Ok got my kit this afternoon. Will try to get the install done on tomorrow. I don't have internet at my house to do the software but I will go to a friends house tomorrow and get it done.

It's a simple task. Follow his directions and it goes smooth. I believe mine was one of the first of the new units because it took him a while to get me directions and they were scribbled on. After my install I advised him on what I thought needed changed.

One thing that wasn't clear in my instructions was the T harness has a few connections that don't get used. Just match the numbered pairs and you'll be fine. And on the unit itself, plug in all the plugs, I believe there was 3 of them. For some reason I only thought you needed the main power harness but you need all three for any step in which you have the module hooked to the truck.

I could probably start to finish the install in 30 minutes tops right now if I had to do it again. 15 minutes if no one distracted me.

 

[StoneRam]

I am having trouble getting in touch with him. I need the instructions and login info to flash key. Sucks because I don't have Internet at home so I needed it early today. Now won't get it done till next weekend.

 

[StoneRam]

If you buy kit check your junk mail for his email. Just emailed me back and told me to check there. Now I feel stupid for waiting all day on something I already had and now to late to install it

 

[StoneRam]

Found time to install it on my 2014 ram 1500 big horn today. Was easier than I thought it would be.

 

[Munky]

Had a similar kit installed on my 2013 Blackout Express at my buddies shop yesterday. Question though...does anyone know how to stop the fog lights from coming on when using the remote start? I don't mind my running lights being on but I also had HIDs installed in my heads & fogs and every time I use my remote start my fogs come on with it. The only solution I've found as of now is to just turn my fogs off manually before I shut down my truck when I arrive at my destination. Problem with that is when I get in it to drive away again I have to manually turn them on again even though my headlights are set to AUTO. Yes I know I'm being nitpicky but if there is a solution to this other than me manually doing it I would love to know.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[cgeorgemo]

Had a similar kit installed on my 2013 Blackout Express at my buddies shop yesterday. Question though...does anyone know how to stop the fog lights from coming on when using the remote start? I don't mind my running lights being on but I also had HIDs installed in my heads & fogs and every time I use my remote start my fogs come on with it. The only solution I've found as of now is to just turn my fogs off manually before I shut down my truck when I arrive at my destination. Problem with that is when I get in it to drive away again I have to manually turn them on again even though my headlights are set to AUTO. Yes I know I'm being nitpicky but if there is a solution to this other than me manually doing it I would love to know.

Thanks in advance!!!

If you are using the same type of kit the truck is being fooled into thinking that the key is in the ignition. It's going to do whatever it is told to do by the settings you choose in the truck. If it is a different system then I'm not sure if it is over riding something in the remote start itself.


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[Munky]

If you are using the same type of kit the truck is being fooled into thinking that the key is in the ignition. It's going to do whatever it is told to do by the settings you choose in the truck. If it is a different system then I'm not sure if it is over riding something in the remote start itself.


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It's the same type of kit. Now the other thing I noticed is that when I set my headlight switch to AUTO neither my headlights nor my fogs turn off while driving in direct sunlight like they used to. Guess I'm going to have to stop back over there and see if there's something in the PCM that I forgot to adjust.

 

[VdubBry]

I'm doing my install this weekend. I got the new kit from Doug and will install it in my 2013 1500. The kit is overwhelming with all the plugs, harnesses connectors etc, wow! I did get the THCD3 connector so it seems that is all I need?

Do I need to install the hoodpin, safety toggle switch, and somthing about tapping the Parking lights and the RAP Off? Just curious what I may run in to.

I've done one on my old Titan before but it sure didn't seem to have as many wires as this thing came with.

 

[OutlawTrucker]

The only wire you'd need to run is the purple n brown wire to the bcm connector if you wanted park lights to be on with remote start. I just installed mine

Hood pin not needed.

 

[VdubBry]

Perfect thanks, I don't care about the parking lights, so basically just use the harnesses provided for plug and play, no tapping/splicing etc.

 

[OutlawTrucker]

Nope. No tapping or splicing needed

 

[VdubBry]

Great thanks! Does it need to be programmed to turn the heated seats on and heat? Not sure how it works. My Titan was older so I had to remember to crank up the heat when I got out of the truck.

 

[VdubBry]

Got her all installed, piece of cake, only issues was getting through the computer programming stuff, for some reason it didnt take the first time.

It seems though you have to leave the heat on the night before though, I didn't see any programming options other than the heated seats and defroster.

 

[Justinn407]

I'm a dummy

I purchased the dball, thchd3, and xkloader2 for my 2015 ram 1500. I've attempted to flash and install after doing a ton of reading online with no luck. Also did not receive any type of instructions with the parts that I received. Does anyone have a link for a how to video or a dumbed down instruction that is more detailed? Any help is appreciated.

Justin

 

[Justinn407]

Dball

Need help identifying what 2 wires I need to splice on bcm.... Colors from harness and colors bcm.....

 

[Justinn407]

The only wire you'd need to run is the purple n brown wire to the bcm connector if you wanted park lights to be on with remote start. I just installed mine

Hood pin not needed.

Could you give me further detail on these splices?....