Aftermarket Keyless entry/remote start systems

[Primalzer]

So learn me some aftermarket keyless entry/remote start systems. The Crown Vic has power locks, but no fob, and more than likely doesn't have the harness for a Ford system. So I'm just going to try to go aftermarket. Honestly really only want the keyless entry, and really don't need/want a remote start, but if the price is right around the same, why not just get the remote/start too. Don't need anything fancy, like the 3" LCD screen fob or anything. Just need a fob with buttons.

Are there company/companies that I should only get? Any company I should stay away from?

How hard is this to do myself? Should I just leave it to a professional?

Thanks for the help guys

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[bikrboy128]

DEI systems ftw.
I put an avital 2 way remote start/door lock setup on the gf's Camry (made by directed electronics) that was in sale for $120.
There's a website that tells you what wires to splice into, what color they are, and where to find said wires along with a ton of other useful info. It was pretty straight forward, just a lot of time under the dash. I'll see if I still have it fav'd when I get home
Does your vic have PATS? (antitheft)

 

[Primalzer]

I don't believe so

 

[Yaj Yak]

DEI systems ftw.
I put an avital 2 way remote start/door lock setup on the gf's Camry (made by directed electronics) that was in sale for $120.
There's a website that tells you what wires to splice into, what color they are, and where to find said wires along with a ton of other useful info. It was pretty straight forward, just a lot of time under the dash. I'll see if I still have it fav'd when I get home
Does your vic have PATS? (antitheft)

this is what i had... i didn't install it just because i wanted to be able to yell at someone if it was ever fucked up

 

[Primalzer]

this is what i had... i didn't install it just because i wanted to be able to yell at someone if it was ever fucked up

How much did you pay for install?

 

[serb82]

What year crown Vic? Dei only way to go, i use to install that stuff for 7 years.

 

[Primalzer]

2008

 

[Primalzer]

DEI systems ftw.
I put an avital 2 way remote start/door lock setup on the gf's Camry (made by directed electronics) that was in sale for $120.
There's a website that tells you what wires to splice into, what color they are, and where to find said wires along with a ton of other useful info. It was pretty straight forward, just a lot of time under the dash. I'll see if I still have it fav'd when I get home
Does your vic have PATS? (antitheft)

Amazon.com : Avital 4103LX Remote Start System with Two 4-Button Remote : Vehicle Remote Start : Car Electronics

How about this one?

 

[Yaj Yak]

thats what i have, works well

 

[Primalzer]

So doing some research, and apparently Ford uses a reverse polarity door locking mechanisms, and they require 2, 5-pin relays. Is that something a professional installer stocks, or something I would have to give them?

How much would I expect to pay for the install?

 

[bikrboy128]

That avital should do the trick. Any installer should stock relays, I'm sure they see crown vics all the time. I think I paid somewhere around $100 back when I had my GTP, I would call them first though.

 

[Primalzer]

Alternately, does anyone know any good installers in the North/Northwest burbs?

Called Chicago Parts and Sound in Elk Grove, they only install Compustar systems, but will do my car for $350 all in.

 

[bikrboy128]

[MENTION=22]syP[/MENTION] used to know a guy that does it. Maybe he can chime in.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

[MENTION=22]syP[/MENTION] used to know a guy that does it. Maybe he can chime in.

Yea his name is Matt, 12voltsho on here.

Prim, I pmd you his number

 

[syP]

he Lives in florida now, unfortunately.

 

[Fish]

Try giving Redline in Roselle a call. Corner of Roselle and Nerge.

 

[Primalzer]

he Lives in florida now, unfortunately.

 

[RICH17]

JDhedmon did my instalL. Worked great