Mopar Remote Start Install Ram 1500

I purchased this truck used with one key and a mess of after market garbage (remote start & alarm). My truck started throwing itself in park while driving and then it wouldn't start unless I played with the aftermarket key fob. I found a Mopar remote start on Amazon with two keys, so this would kill two birds with one stone.
Mopar remote start installation on a 2015 Ram 1500

[@ls1powered240sx]

Most impressive. I had looked at instructions online but it's for the wrong year which looked a lot easier than when I bought my kit my instructions were like yours. I end up taking my to the dealer and charged like three or 4 hours labor. Can't remember exactly. Sure would have taken me a lot longer. Great job. Mine is 2015 also.

[@gunfreak565]

You could’ve done a reflash with AlfaOBD yourself for remote start and not taken to dealer and lost all your previous AlfaOBD work. Saw on the KZbin where another guy did it. You have to do two AlfaOBD procedures. 1 activate remote start. 2 activate hood open sensor in new latch. Boom done!

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I was just nervous. Alfaobd dosen't always work the first time. You only have one shot at programming the RF hub. If it gets messed up, you have to buy a new one. I figured if the dealership messed it up, they would replace it.

[@robertlouera7431]

Hey bro doyou happen to have the link of that video on you tube? I want to program a new keyfob. Thanks in advance

[@adolfoc3314]

puedes mandar ese video

[@adolfoc3314]

you can put that video

[@adolfoc3314]

How much did the dealer charge you for programming it, and they did not tell you anything because you did the installation or will I charge you more@@WorkingOnStuff

[@billray6557]

Barry Cagle, Did you have to go under the steering column to splice anything in? My truck has that wire hanging down where we replaced the hood latch. Did u do anything with the BCM under the steering column, pin 11 I do believe? Just started my install, got the hood latch in and the back seat pulled forward. Thanks for any info u can give.

[@WorkingOnStuff]

Nope, i was lucky. the harness plug was already there. I just plugged it in

[@natew9587]

how come you didnt use AlphaOBD to program keys vs going to the dealer? If I understand correctly you could do it yourself by getting your vehicle pin. correct???

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I was nervous. You got one shot. If you don't do it right, it'll be locked out, and you'll have to buy another one.

[@natew9587]

@@WorkingOnStuff oh....now im nervous. I didnt realize that was the case.

[@reeceharris9183]

I'm trying to fo the same thing to my tradesman but in another video the guy just ran the wire through the firewall and into the bcm. He didn't mess with any rf module and claimed it worked fine. What's the difference? Thanks in advance

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I don't know what wire he ran to the bcm. The BCM is the body control module. You mean the PDC? The RF hub is synced with your keys. RF stands for radio frequency. My old key did not have remote start, so that's why it was replaced. This was a factory install. I cannot comment on alternate or aftermarket installs.

[@gilhernandez605]

Where did you get the kit for the remote start, or was it all there and you just had to activate it?? I have the same year truck you do.

[@WorkingOnStuff]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XLWYU32/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@paulofritz2908]

Worst kit ever hahahaha...

[@jakemiller9405]

Where did you find all the parts? Link please. Thanks for the vid

[@WorkingOnStuff]

There was a kit on Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XLWYU32/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@biff2188]

Did your factory harness work for you? I installed mine today and took it to the dealer and they got everything programmed but it came back with a open circuit fault on hood latch circuit.

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I did not have to use the included harness. When I went to replace the latch the harness was already in place I just plugged it in with no problems

[@biff2188]

@@WorkingOnStuff yeah I used the factory harness also and it came back with a open hood latch circuit fault. I guess it terminates somewhere or it's pinned incorrectly for remote start. You know anywhere to get schematics?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

@@biff2188 I'm not sure. You could try the ram forums

[@billray6557]

Hey Barry, Great video. Question for you, how long did the install take? Also when the dealer did their thing with the flash did you say you lost your back up camera and trailer brake function? The dealership should have made sure those worked after the fact? Thanks, Bill

[@michiganpartyrentalsinc.5226]

It took less than an hour to take everything apart. I mounted the new RF Hub and left the old one hanging by the harness so I could drive it up to the dealership. After they flashed it, it took less than ah hour to put everything back together. When you pay to have the computer flashed at the dealership, there will be a code associated with your vin. Whatever you turn on with alfaobd will be lost. You can just turn it back on with alfaobd again.

[@billray6557]

@@michiganpartyrentalsinc.5226 I do not have alfaobd...was your back up camera after market or factory? I dont understand why u lost that and your brake control?

[@nealmarx8926]

@@billray6557 yes I'm assuming so. Most of the vehicles are pre equipt with the harnesses and ECT. From factory for upgrade options. So if you buy a tradesman and want the options of a limited you can buy the trailer break control from a retailer and just instal so it was aftermarket

[@WorkingOnStuff]

@@billray6557 Alfa OBD is an App in the Google App store that will allow you to flash the computer for upgrades without having to go to the dealership and pay $150 per flash. I installed the mopar backup camera, tow mirrors, and trailer brake myself. Those upgrades are not on file at the dealership, so when they flash it, any changes I made will be gone. I can make unlimited changes with alfaOBD and it's not hard to turn them back on.

[@jaimeayala6659]

So you have to leave the old module on or else you won’t be able to drive it ? And then the dealer just plugs in the new one before they program ?

[@lselmes]

Any idea if the flashing procedure will affect my tune? I have a 2015 Ecodiesel fully tuned with some AlfaOBD settings for tire size and LED/HID light settings....your feedback would be much appreciated Cheers!

[@WorkingOnStuff]

No it wont

[@lselmes]

@@WorkingOnStuff thanks for the quick reply Barry

[@superpater1]

Does them flashing the truck for it reset all your radio presets and settings other than anything you did with alphaobd?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

No, the only thing that changed was the settings I configured with alfaobd.

[@superpater1]

Gotta say I've had my veepeak obd2 code reader for a couple years now and I thought all I could do was check and clear codes and a few other things I can check. But i was happy to see that i can do so much more now with my little bluetooth scan tool especially now that I can add a few things to my truck with it

[@WorkingOnStuff]

@@superpater1 yeah, same here. I've saved a ton of of money with all the features I've added.

[@michaelcrossland251]

Did you only need the latch antenna and that rear module?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I needed everything in the kit except the harness. All the harnesses were already there. The box that goes behind the seat is an RF Hub and needs to be set up by the dealership.

[@MrHartless2007]

Why didn't you use ALFAOBD to flash the remote start?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I was nervous. You got one shot. If you don't do it right, it'll be locked out, and you'll have to buy another one.

[@stormtech8359]

Why do you need to install that harness for the hood?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

Kill switch

[@josephfischer824]

What’s the rear module called I think mine went bad

[@WorkingOnStuff]

Rf hub

[@ajuahhh]

How much did they charge you at the dealership ?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

It was around $120 I think

[@studioxps72]

Better to install DC3 or Idatastart better range true plug and play system then that mess you had under the dash.

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I wanted to go with factory Mopar equipment because of the problems I've had with aftermarket equipment in the past.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

Just called my local ram dealer and they want 800 for the part and labor included 😱

[@WorkingOnStuff]

That's the stealership for ya

[@nealmarx8926]

Mopar.com oem remote start 2015 ram 2 keys $235

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@nealmarx8926 plus 449 of labor the stealership charges

[@nealmarx8926]

@@BadWeatherfreak well shit that's why you do what ole dude in the video did

[@mariuszmajecki2972]

I pay $780 for mopar remote kit at the dealer,only coza have full warranty on the 2019 ram.

[@sebrofc]

Drives me nuts all of the shit they could easily include at the factory for literally a few extra bucks; the fuse block for my vehicle has space for over a dozen features my vehicle didn't include.

[@MrHartless2007]

They can easily include if you pay for it. Its called making a profit, so they can keep coming out with new vehicles and options. But we could all whine its not free. And drive Russian Lada's .

[@sebrofc]

@@MrHartless2007 I would rather to be honest. Most vehicles are junk anymore anyways.

[@ashadowedsniper4619]

Like to everything?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

I'm sorry. What was the question?

[@ashadowedsniper4619]

Barry Cagle website link to everything?

[@juanitojgarcia3416]

What year is the truck in this video?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

2015

[@juanitojgarcia3416]

@@WorkingOnStuff I got a 2017 you think it’s similar ?

[@WorkingOnStuff]

@@juanitojgarcia3416 The parts are interchangeable from 2013 to 2019.

[@TailTaleOutdoors]

Good lord what a shit show. Hahaha.