2025 XLT remote start with Cheap replacement key fob

[paneubert]

Thank you for the information but then what? You put the board in a plastic bag?

That would be one option. If it were me, I would probably encase it in resin or something rigid. But then when the battery dies you are out of luck.

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[mikemad3]

I know remote start is available with fordpass but my cell service can be spotty.
Having worked at a dealer I checked to see what the difference between an XLT & Lariat is.
It looks like not much BCM & RFA wise & they both use 434MHz for keys & TPMS

Ford keeps saying you need to install the vehicle security module kit to get remote start with the fob which is BULL because the software is already in the BCM & IPC for Fordpass remote start

I ordered a 434MHZ key with the remote start button from Ali Express ($36 Canadian) & programmed it in using my 2 original keys.
Didn't need any Forscan changes ,once programmed in it just worked exactly like a Lariat!
Only difference with the key is it doesn't have a Ford logo on the back.
Even came with a battery!
A lot less expensive than the security module way

Thanks for this! I just got my new fob this week and can confirm it worked like a charm on my 2025 awd hybrid xlt.

 

[trashwing]

Well I finally got the key fob. Matched the FCC number and frequency.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...t_main.11.1dd018027VwemC&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I tried the 10 second instructions here. Nope.
I tried substituting 5 seconds. Nope.
Was ready to return it but then saw another post talking about three seconds saying 5 is too long.
Counted "thousand one thousand two thousand three" in my normal speaking speed.
Tried to keep each action that far apart.
IT WORKED!!!
Not sure how specific to a 25 AWD Hybrid Lariat this is.

This also did the trick for me. I was waiting 10 seconds in between operations, even going as far as timing it with the stopwatch on my phone. Reducing the time with the key in the slot/turning the truck on/turning it off down to 3 worked first try!

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I'm gonna give it a try!

 

[paneubert]

Heads up that I did verify the limit is 4 keys. If you have push button start. I bought a 5th key and the message I got on the screen was something like "Max keys already reached". Or something similar.

 

[Quest]

Unfortunately you would need to go to a Dealer to run the PATS procedure to turn on "unlimited # of keys" option.
Pretty sure its still limited to 8 keys

 

[paneubert]

Unfortunately you would need to go to a Dealer to run the PATS procedure to turn on "unlimited # of keys" option.
Pretty sure its still limited to 8 keys

Or use ForScan. I just haven't got the balls to go that far towards potentially bricking my truck. I've done a lot of other things via ForScan, but messing with PATS scares me.

 

[Quest]

Forscan cant do it, it only has pats access for 2020 & older

 

[paneubert]

Forscan cant do it, it only has pats access for 2020 & older

Really? I swore I saw PATS. But it has been a while since I was messing around in ForScan.

 

[Quest]

Sorry, I checked with FDRS & 4 keys is the maximum

 

[havoc]

I just got my $20 key programmed and have remote start working. Too easy!

 

[Dethodeth]

So is this possible on a (keyed) 2025 XL hybrid? I am able to remote start thru the app, but it kinda sucks. Proximity feature would be nice too.

 

[Quest]

No way the proximity feature will work, no antennas in the door handles on an XL

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I got a cheap remote from China
315MHZ
And it's working
I performed the two keys activating method
I got three keys now
I didn't get remote start button from factory

 

[Cancunbadlands]

So is this possible on a (keyed) 2025 XL hybrid? I am able to remote start thru the app, but it kinda sucks. Proximity feature would be nice too.

Will work, just make sure to order the correct MHZ frequency
Mine came with 315MHZ
But yours could be different
And, you need to perform the two keys activated method
So you need the two OEM Ford keys and the new spare key with the start bottom 2X

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