James Smith Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hello Everyone! I'm James. I have been a Ford owner a long as I have been driving. Im a Moderator on a few Ford Focus forums. and I've been casually looking to replace my 04 Focus that has been on winter duty for a while now. A few weeks ago she developed a misfire, no big deal. But it got me to realize that with 188K on the clock I had no desire to keep putting money into her to keep fixing all the little problems that pop up. The car has never had a major issue, it left me stranded once when the ignition cylinder locked up and that's really been it. So after 10 years, 4 months, and 6 days of ownership and some 161,000ish miles of driving, I traded in my focus on a used 2011 Ford Edge SEL AWD. The extra space and AWD will be a welcome addition this winter. Here is my focus in its hayday when I lived in Arizona, I miss her already. And the new addition! I also have a 2012 Ford Focus SE, Painted in Yellow Blaze which Ford only painted in 2012 on the Focus. I've spend some time looking around the site so far, mostly about putting in a remote start. From what I gather I only need: 100 Series Plug and Play, Part# BC3Z-19G364-A Hood Switch Kit, Part# BT4Z-19G366-A And a trip to the dealer to get it turned on and keys cut, Is my information correct? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome, James, congrats on the '11 Cinnamon Edge! Nice looking Focuses (Focii???) as well! Quite a transition from AZ to NY, bet you don't miss the 50C heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Smith Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome, James, congrats on the '11 Cinnamon Edge! Nice looking Focuses (Focii???) as well! Quite a transition from AZ to NY, bet you don't miss the 50C heat I grew up in NY, went to school and AZ and for some reason decided to moved back, I'd take the summer heat over the cold winters anyday! The foci were/are fun, I miss my car already but driving the Edge to work today was a nice change with the comfy leather seats and all the space I would want! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 The winters can indeed be quite bad in NY, and I have heard that the roads have improved in Rochester since I was there last, but then it was like driving from pothole to pothole! As far as remote start, I believe you are correct. The "definitive" thread is this one, I am sure you have already referred to it: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17035-adding-oem-remote-start-kits-parts-explained-detailed-2011/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Smith Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 The winters can indeed be quite bad in NY, and I have heard that the roads have improved in Rochester since I was there last, but then it was like driving from pothole to pothole! As far as remote start, I believe you are correct. The "definitive" thread is this one, I am sure you have already referred to it: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17035-adding-oem-remote-start-kits-parts-explained-detailed-2011/ I've read thru it several times, there is talk about multiple systems in there and I just want to confirm what I need for the 100 series plug and play, and if I have to add a security module I keep seeing mentioned throughout the tread but I believe that only pertains to the 200 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good2Bking Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome James from a fellow NY'er (Long Island). Your Edge is sharp looking in Cinnamon. Love my '13 Tuxedo Black SEL. The base sound system is pretty sad, but so far everything else is great. Best of luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 James, Like ya already. Might be due to the color of your edge. If you take care of it you may just surprise yourself and let 300K sneak up on you. I've read thru it several times, there is talk about multiple systems in there and I just want to confirm what I need for the 100 series plug and play, and if I have to add a security module I keep seeing mentioned throughout the tread but I believe that only pertains to the 200 series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Smith Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Remote Start installed! 100 Series system, hood pin, keys cut at a local locksmith, and a dealer visit for $19.44 to turn it on and I now have a working Factory Remote Start System! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNascarDood Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Contrat's on the new Edge and getting the remote start up and running !! As they say in life, the completion of one chapter of life opens another so retiring the Focus is a nice way to transition into the Edge. You've found a place full of great folks and great info on how to get the most out of your Edge and customize it the way you'd like. Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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