Hello, I am searching for a remote start (w/wo keyless entry) for a leased
2007 Ford Escape and am becoming quite frustrated.First, I don't want any leds or switches drilled through the dashboard
- that knocks out many choices. 2) I don't want to lose the functions I have now using the key fob - like turning the dome light on during unlock or beeping the horn several times if a door is ajar during lock. 3) I also don't want to lose things like the automatic headlights.
I have even downloaded user manuals for several of these remotes. It seems they redirect all electrically driven functions through their box - and then nickel and dime you to regain the function. Panic button? $50 please.
Is it true that I will lose niceties built into the logic of the Escape pod? A post somewhere said I may lose the automatic function of the headlights, true?
Right now I am leaning toward the AutoStart AS-1452v. Any good/bad comments on this?
My initial thought was everything on one fob (remote start, keyless entry). Would it be better to keep my current Escape fob for keyless entry and just find a small one-button fob to do remote start.
Thank you for any suggestions or information.
Barry.