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- Oct 25, 2015
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- Aldie, VA
- Ram Year
- 2015 Ram 1500 QC
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I'm considering doing this - to be honest at first it seemed cost prohibitive, but factoring in I can also add in the factory remote start without a dealer trip/charge (If I'm reading everything correctly) does make it more attractive. Since I have a 16 I don't have the "easy" Remote Start install option of the 17 and up models, so have to replace the RF Hub either way.
Question is, how hard is it to change/wire the new handles? It seems counter intuitive to put all this into the adding the system and not get the handles (ie, basic kit) but seeing posts about difficulty of installing/wiring them, ****** hands , etc. makes me wonder. I watched the vendor video's but tbh they weren't well done.
Also, I'm not clear on the rear handles - so you can keep stock rear handles that will unlock like normal with pressing key fob button or door buttons, or add rear proximity handles same as front that have the touch sensor, basically? I have quad cab so my thinking is rear handle change wouldn't really be necessary imo.
You can use the 2017 RF hub which has the remote start antenna in it, no need for a separate remote start antenna. That saves a few bucks as they are expensive. I put the 2017 rf hub in my 2015. I had remote start to begin with with the separate antenna, now I'm using the 2107 hub with internal antenna.