2014-2018
Ford Transit Connect DIY Remote Start System

Take the fastest route to DIY installation with a remote starter kit from MotorCityAutobahn.com. Truly vehicle-specific with no leftover plugs or wires designed for other Ford vehicles. That means no guesswork, no computer programming, and no downloads required before starting the installation. No detours—just a straight route from delivery to your Transit Connect using our step-by-step installation guide.
 

Start your Ford Transit Connect from the comfort of your home using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes, or get 6X the distance your Ford remotes provide with a set of Fortin long-range transmitters and boost your ability to remote start it from up to 2000' away; have the remote power to start your vehicle from the job site, when you're standing in the checkout line, or when it's parked around the corner.
 

2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect DIY Remote Start Installation Overview

• → Required: 2 Ford OEM ignition keys or aftermarket OEM equivalent replacement keys are required for system-to-vehicle programming. Cloned key replacements will not work. You must have 2 keys to the vehicle that have been separately programmed to the vehicle's BCM (a.k.a. Ford PATS keys).
   
• View/Download 2014-2018 Ford Transit Connect Remote Start System-to-Vehicle 2-Key Programming Procedure.
   
• 3 Plugs to Vehicle T-Harness Installation: 2 plug-in T-harness connections on the steering column at the key cylinder assembly and one T-harness connection to the vehicle's OBD2 diagnostic connector. No hard-wiring required.
   
• No OBD2 Port Blocking: You won't lose normal access to your vehicle's OBD2 port.
   
• No computer programming or internet access is involved. Go straight from delivery to vehicle for installation.
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide.
   
• YouTube Demo Installation Videos

Ford Transit Connect Remote Start Features

• Activation Choice: Activated by pressing your existing Ford OEM Keyless Entry Remote's Lock button 3 times or by pressing Lock/Unlock/Lock (silent activation). Option provided during checkout.
   
• 15-Minute Remote Start Run Time (standard). Shorter and longer run times are an option during checkout.
   
• Automatic Heat/Defrost/AC Activation: Just leave your climate controls on where you need them when parking the vehicle and the system will automatically turn them on shortly after the remote start has been activated.
   
• Active Keyless Entry: You won't lose your ability to remotely unlock the vehicle's doors while it's running.
   
• Remote Start Canceling: You can shut down the remote starter sooner the same way you activated it.
   
• Active Key Takeover: The remote starter stays running when the driver's door is opened. You won't have to manually restart the vehicle with the key every time after you remote start the vehicle.
   

Safe & Secured Remote Start Operation

• Brake Pedal Monitoring for Security: If the brake pedal is stepped on before the ignition is turned on, the remote starter will shut down.
   
• OEM Hood-Pin Monitoring for Safety: The system will not activate when the vehicle's hood is open.
   
• SAE-Cerified Components, OEM-grade equivalent to Ford part number JT1Z-19A361-A.

Fortin™ Long-Range Remotes Upgradeable

• Looking for more range than what your factory remotes provide? Boost this system to work from up to 2000' away with Fortin's RFK-411 long-range remote upgrade kit.
   
• Easily upgrade this system any time during or after installation. Upgrade is offered during checkout.
   
• Meets or exceeds Ford equivalent part numbers: JS7Z-15K601-C, JS7Z-15K601-B, and JS7Z-15603-A.

Fortin™ EVO-START™ LTE Smartphone Control Compatible

• Have the luxury of unlimited range to remotely start, lock, and unlock your vehicle's doors using your smartphone with Fortin's EVO-START smartphone interface/app. Upgrade any time after installation (Manufacturer direct sales and monthly/yearly service fees required). Additional connections may be required. Learn more here.
   

7-Days a Week Sales & Support

• In the middle of the install and have a question? No problem. We have Ford remote start specialists on call 7 days a week (Eastern Time). Through our national 800 number, by email, through our online LIVE TECH CHAT, and through our YouTube channel. Reply times average from immediate to 30 minutes. We also have an after-hours callback request messaging service for next-day callbacks.
   

2-Year "Red-Carpet" Warranty

• 2-Year QC Warranty: Though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for a Fortin system, in any event, once one of our techs determines the problem, we will email you a prepaid return shipping label for the part we are replacing at no expense to you; all replacement costs are covered under your warranty.
   
• Once you mail your return and our auto-tracking system confirms your shipping, we will send you out the replacement you need while your return is still in transit. No waiting several weeks for a warranty coverage exchange.
   

45-Day QC Guarantee w/Free Returns

• If within 45 days from the date of delivery you're not totally satisfied with the quality you received on delivery or performance after installation, or you just need to return it for any reason, just put everything back into the *original box, send us an email, or give us a call, and one of our technicians will email you a prepaid return shipping label at no cost to you. You will receive a 100% full refund with no shipping deductions or restocking fees.
• *We ship all our remote starter systems in quality resealable boxes; please save the original box to retain your 45 day free return entitlement.

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