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Great68 · 07-12-2022, 10:58 AM

This isn't really anything new, my truck has all sorts of features already built in that just needed to be enabled.

For example, I added factory remote start to my F150 myself. All I needed to do was to get a new FOB with the button, the antenna (which just easily plugs into an existing connector under the dash), and use the FORScan software to enable a bit in the Body Control Module.

Added Hill Descent the same way, just bought the right button from the dealership and enabled with the programmer.

Added the Navigation option to my dad's truck the same way.

My question is, for these "subscription" services how do the cars know that you're keeping up with the monthly payments? Are they connected with a SIM to the cell network or something?

07-12-2022, 10:58 AM	#10
Great68 Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Victoria Posts: 10,930 Thanked 5,575 Times in 2,051 Posts Failed 188 Times in 103 Posts	This isn't really anything new, my truck has all sorts of features already built in that just needed to be enabled. For example, I added factory remote start to my F150 myself. All I needed to do was to get a new FOB with the button, the antenna (which just easily plugs into an existing connector under the dash), and use the FORScan software to enable a bit in the Body Control Module. Added Hill Descent the same way, just bought the right button from the dealership and enabled with the programmer. Added the Navigation option to my dad's truck the same way. My question is, for these "subscription" services how do the cars know that you're keeping up with the monthly payments? Are they connected with a SIM to the cell network or something? __________________ 1968 Mustang Coupe 2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3 1997 GMC Sonoma ZR2 2014 F150 5.0L XTR 4x4 A vehicle for all occasions