Jim_Philly
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- Location
- Norristown (Philadelphia Area), PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2007
- Make / Model
- Ranger FX4 L2
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Hi All,
I purchased a Powercode Gen-2 ("Ford Genuine" 7L5Z-19G364-AA) remote start with the correct wiring harness for my 2007 Ford Ranger (4.0L FX4) with 5-speed manual transmission. I've tracked down the installation manual and wiring diagram and I am mostly good to go.
The OEM remote start kits are not intended for use with manual transmission vehicles. The first diagram below indicates that when the clutch is depressed, the CPP BT (clutch pedal position bottom-of-travel) and CPP TT (top-of-travel) inputs to the PCM connections to ground are broken. The second image below indicates that the CPP BT input is the one used for start interlock.
I am thinking of inserting a normally-closed relay between the CPP switch and the ground connection. When the relay is not energized, it won't make any difference as the ground connection will be maintained. When the relay is energized, it will break the ground connection, simulating the clutch pedal being depressed (from the perspective of the CPP BT input on the PCM). Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I could use as a relay activation input? Ideally it would be an input that is only energized when the remote start is activated. I was thinking of using the dome light voltage, then I could hit the unlock button on my factory remote keyless entry remote, which would turn the dome light on, and that would enable my relay and allow me to remote start. But because there are other times the dome light could be on while the car is running or in motion, I'm hoping there's another good option.
I could just use a manual toggle switch, of course, but I don't want to rely on my memory to flip the switch when I exit/enter the vehicle. I am not concerned about leaving the truck in neutral -- my driveway is flat and I leave it in neutral when parked regularly, and my home is the only place I'll use the remote start.
I purchased a Powercode Gen-2 ("Ford Genuine" 7L5Z-19G364-AA) remote start with the correct wiring harness for my 2007 Ford Ranger (4.0L FX4) with 5-speed manual transmission. I've tracked down the installation manual and wiring diagram and I am mostly good to go.
The OEM remote start kits are not intended for use with manual transmission vehicles. The first diagram below indicates that when the clutch is depressed, the CPP BT (clutch pedal position bottom-of-travel) and CPP TT (top-of-travel) inputs to the PCM connections to ground are broken. The second image below indicates that the CPP BT input is the one used for start interlock.
I am thinking of inserting a normally-closed relay between the CPP switch and the ground connection. When the relay is not energized, it won't make any difference as the ground connection will be maintained. When the relay is energized, it will break the ground connection, simulating the clutch pedal being depressed (from the perspective of the CPP BT input on the PCM). Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I could use as a relay activation input? Ideally it would be an input that is only energized when the remote start is activated. I was thinking of using the dome light voltage, then I could hit the unlock button on my factory remote keyless entry remote, which would turn the dome light on, and that would enable my relay and allow me to remote start. But because there are other times the dome light could be on while the car is running or in motion, I'm hoping there's another good option.
I could just use a manual toggle switch, of course, but I don't want to rely on my memory to flip the switch when I exit/enter the vehicle. I am not concerned about leaving the truck in neutral -- my driveway is flat and I leave it in neutral when parked regularly, and my home is the only place I'll use the remote start.
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