Great price / experience bying Perimeter Plus security upgrade module- Fairway Ford in Ohio

[snek]

After deciding that the Ford Perimeter Plus upgrade module (KN1Z-19A361-A) was
a pretty decent security system update for my '22 Mav, I went shopping for a decent
price on this part. Googling this eventually landed me on Fairway Ford's site in Canton,
Ohio. Price was $169.95 shipped and they let me use my ford points for the transaction.
I received it 3 days later via USPS. Ford dealership parts depts around San Jose where I
live are charging between the $215 list and inflated $248 price for this. It interested -
call the parts department at Fairway Ford and talk to Justin mentioning the internet site price
at this URL

BTW - Install in the Maverick took less than 30 mins including adjustment. Simple as:
1. Removing the plug at the back of the OBD2 socket (just below and to the left of steering
column) by pressing the lock tab on plug and carefully pulling the plug out of the back of the
EBD2 socket.
2. Once unplugged - the removed plug is inserted in the matching female plug of same type on
the harness.
3. The harness also includes a male plug identical to the one removed from the EBD2 socket in
step 1. This male plug is plugged into back into the EBD2 socket (think of the harness basically
tapping inline to the EBD2 wiring to connect the Perimeter Plus module)
4. The remaining, smaller plug on the harness connects to the larger socket on the Perimter
Plus module. On this module - there is also a small 2 pin socket for an LED indicator (optional with
LED purchased separately) and a 3 pin jumper that I understand the included black jumper plug
should be installed if your truck does not already have remote start enabled..

The mounting of the module should be in a location where the module is tie-wrapped to a firm
surface on the truck (to sense movements) and in a location where you can adjust the small thumb
screw on the module to adjust sensitivity after mounting.

There is wiring raceway directly below the steering column that travels left to right - it looks like a bar
directly behind the dash plastic at the bottom. I set my module flat on top of this bar with the adjustment
screw facing the engine compartment. before placement - I wove 2 tie wraps through the mounting ears
and pushed the pointy end of the wraps back between the bar and dash plastic - then wrapped it back around
the bar and to the other end of the tie wrap to secure. Finally - Tie wrap up the harness so its safely out of the
way.

You do not need Forscan to activate this upgrade - just a funny series of turning ignition on and off and opening
doors. follow steps 24 - 44 to learn the new module and adjust it in this Ford doc that I found on the Bronco Sport
forum.

It sounds complicated (sorry) - but its really pretty easy.
I will be installing LEDs on this module this weekend and will take pictures that help with the steps above and update
this thread.



in this socket

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[Pines Bettur]

Thanks for the info! Have you installed the LED yet?
I was wondering if there's a built-in slot for the bulb, or will I have to drill a hole somewhere?

 

[Dallas Maverick]

Thanks for the info! Have you installed the LED yet?
I was wondering if there's a built-in slot for the bulb, or will I have to drill a hole somewhere?

Looks like you'll have to drill a hole.

 

[Pines Bettur]

Does anyone have a picture of the LED installed?

 

[Chris_G]

Does anyone have a picture of the LED installed?

It's not a very good pic, but here you go.

 

[Pines Bettur]

It's not a very good pic, but here you go.

Thanks a lot!

 

[onetequilatwo]

Thanks for the info, sounds like a nice thing to use FordPass points.

 

[Gullzway]

That's where I got mine from a few months ago using my Ford pass points at that price. Pretty easy install and fairly happy with it. I like the alerts on the Ford pass app on my phone.


Make sure you're not zip tying it around the lower shin airbag like I did at first. I used 3M tape to mount it.

 

[James St. Patrick]

Nate is the man and Fairway is great!!

 

[austinzone]

Nate is the man and Fairway is great!!

is this a thread about Nate at Fairway being the man?

 

[James St. Patrick]

is this a thread about Nate at Fairway being the man?

Hmm, I am going to assume you have not ordered from Fairway because Nate is the poc. I am certain the OP had a good buying experience because it is literally in the thread title

I have made several purchase from Fairway, and ALL of them were great.

 

[stevhorn]

... and a 3 pin jumper that I understand the included black jumper plug should be installed if your truck does not already have remote start enabled.

I've been considering this upgrade but I've read conflicting reports about the function of the jumper. Some say it has to be installed to enable remote start on the switchblade key fob and others say it's unnecessary. Can anyone confirm it's function?

I also see that Ford Canada Accessories has increased the msrp of this module by 20% this week!!

 

[dsk6320]

I did not install the jumper and my remote start still works the same as before.

 

[stevhorn]

I did not install the jumper and my remote start still works the same as before.

Just a point of clarification, with the jumper off, do you have remote start with the key fob and the security system active?

Also, if you are in Canada, a big shout out to The Truck Lot in Winnipeg. If your dealer is one of the lousy Southern Ontario dealer parts depts who do not respond to emails/order request etc. give The Truck Lot a try. Not only do they offer discounts on oem accessories, but they only charge the GST portion of the HST if they ship out of province (and, they will promptly call you if there is ANY issue with your order). They will also redeem FordPass points if you contact them BEFORE placing your online order.

 

[stevhorn]

Just a point of clarification, with the jumper off, do you have remote start with the key fob and the security system active?

I'll answer my own question since I have now installed the module.

Remote start on the XLT requires the jumper to be installed.

Installation was simple. The hardest part was finding a place to mount the module without taking trim pieces off. I opted for strapping it to the wires behind the OBD port and it seems to be functioning properly. Remote start is plug and play on the XLT. Pages 7 and 8 (steps 24-40) of the programming guide walk you through the steps of enabling the shock sensor and testing it. I've attached them to this post.

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