Remote start added to 2020 Tradesman (SOLVED)

[Ram911]

Did that $300 at least include the cost of the remotes? If so, that wasn’t a bad deal (except for the tailgate release).

No it did not. That was labor.

 

[Ram911]

Now I will try to see if they will put in a STAR ticket with FCA to get it to show up in the APP.

 

[jdefoe0424]

From reading this thread I now confirmed I was ripped off at the dealer today.
2021 2500 Tradesman 6.7.
I was charged 2 hours time to install the mopar remote start kit. After reading here I realize they did not have to run any wires as I had the hood adjar light on my dash when the hood is open.
So basically I paid $300 for them to add the sales code and program 2 FOBs. I dont think I have any recourse on this?? They also told me I couldnt get the the tailgate FOBs as they wouldnt work on this truck.

Edited to add: None of the push pins under the hood look like they were touched.

Dealers are bad news.

Really? I've never seen a fob with remote start but not the tailgate release...must be something they made specifically for the kit. Jeez manufacturers are getting really cheap now.

 

[rossagge]

Really? I've never seen a fob with remote start but not the tailgate release...must be something they made specifically for the kit. Jeez manufacturers are getting really cheap now.

Yep. On the Trademark and BH it's not an optional feature. Just remote start

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[Ram911]

shouldn't my climate control work when remote started. Screen says climate control off until i push the start button. I set it to a high temp to test but just blows very slow ambient air. Any suggestions?

 

[Brutal_HO]

shouldn't my climate control work when remote started. Screen says climate control off until i push the start button. I set it to a high temp to test but just blows very slow ambient air. Any suggestions?

Is the option set in settings?

It should also remember the last temp setting, except for the seat (if equipped). Damn thing always drops down (on AC) don't recall on heat.

 

[RAM_Dad]

Yep. On the Trademark and BH it's not an optional feature. Just remote start

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2022 BH apparently has remote tailgate release now

Around 3:22

 

[Ram911]

Is the option set in settings?

It should also remember the last temp setting, except for the seat (if equipped). Damn thing always drops down (on AC) don't recall on heat.

I looked in settings and dont see an option. Maybe it cant be on auto? I didnt try just using heat or ac without auto set.

 

[Ram911]

2022 BH apparently has remote tailgate release now

Around 3:22

I thought in this thread some tradesman owner got the tailgate release to work by enabling the remote sales code with the correct fob

 

[Brutal_HO]

I looked in settings and dont see an option. Maybe it cant be on auto? I didnt try just using heat or ac without auto set.

 

[RAM_Dad]

I thought in this thread some tradesman owner got the tailgate release to work by enabling the remote sales code with the correct fob

Yes, that’s possible. I’m just stating it’s possible to get straight from the factory on a BH now…maybe even Tradesman?

 

[Ram911]

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Thanks... Ill double check but I do not have heated wheel or seats. I only have the 8.4 nav with climate control/convenience package.

 

[whitexc]

21 BH with remote start and no tailgate button. Boo.

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[BulldawgQC]

I thought in this thread some tradesman owner got the tailgate release to work by enabling the remote sales code with the correct fob

I did. I just had a locksmith program my key fob and the tailgate release button works. Now just need to ad remote start code and should be good to go.


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[amoussa1229]

New to this thread but been looking through most of the posts lol. Just purchased a 2022 2500 Tradesman. I’d like the add remote start and tailgate release. I added a DeeZee tailgate damper just a couple hours ago then found out about 5 minutes after that the factory one snaps right in…

I looked but don’t see a wiring harness on my hood latch. I’m good with wiring but don’t necessarily trust myself doing the install on the BCM (I used to run an emergency vehicle upfitting business). Anyone in the LI, NY area want to do it? Lol. Or does anyone know if the dealer will do it on the 22’s?


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[sscpacheco]

So I see this was asked at least 2 times with no answer. “ Has anyone added remote start and been able to use Uconnect to start?”. My uconnect app does not have a remote start icon, what triggers the app to know you have a remote start added? Does the parts department adding the sales code to dealer connect trigger this? Have buttons on order to solder in. Just trying to decide to do alpha or bring to dealer, what does adding the sales code on dealer connect actually accomplish?

 

[sscpacheco]

Does the Remote Start through the Uconnect app work from the factory, or after you installed the aftermarket remote start?

Did you ever get an answer to uconnect working?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

New to this thread but been looking through most of the posts lol. Just purchased a 2022 2500 Tradesman. I’d like the add remote start and tailgate release. I added a DeeZee tailgate damper just a couple hours ago then found out about 5 minutes after that the factory one snaps right in…

I looked but don’t see a wiring harness on my hood latch. I’m good with wiring but don’t necessarily trust myself doing the install on the BCM (I used to run an emergency vehicle upfitting business). Anyone in the LI, NY area want to do it? Lol. Or does anyone know if the dealer will do it on the 22’s?


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Look on the left side of the latch for the connector, also you dont need to buy fobs if you have any sort of soldering skills you can put the switches on the fob board i did it to my tradesman and now have tailgate release and remote start(dealer added sales code) there is a thread here explaining the process to ad the switches cost me 12$ for a pack of 200 switches

 

[amoussa1229]

Look on the left side of the latch for the connector, also you dont need to buy fobs if you have any sort of soldering skills you can put the switches on the fob board i did it to my tradesman and now have tailgate release and remote start(dealer added sales code) there is a thread here explaining the process to ad the switches cost me 12$ for a pack of 200 switches

Thanks for the reply. I didn’t see any connectors on either side, but I will check again. I also do not get a Hood Ajar notification on the dash when I pop the hood. As for the remote, I might be interested in doing that. Do you have a link for the write up?


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[H3LZSN1P3R]

Thanks for the reply. I didn’t see any connectors on either side, but I will check again. I also do not get a Hood Ajar notification on the dash when I pop the hood. As for the remote, I might be interested in doing that. Do you have a link for the write up?


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Tailgate release in the key fob already present EDIT: Mod complete and works!

In case anyone was wondering like I was. The regular key fobs have the proper circuit board for the tailgate release. As you can see in the image they just didn’t actually add the button itself. I held some wires to it to give it power and abracadabra, my tailgate opened. I’m sure someone can...

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