Auto start with linkswell

[ohioguy521]

I know there's been many threads in here But I don't know if I've seen this specifically answered. I'm picking up my new Raptor Saturday and just have a few questions about how the auto start works. I know you can auto start it from the key fob and auto start it through Ford pass question is if I get a linkswell tablet am I still able to start both ways with the key fob and through Ford pass?
Just really trying to understand how the auto start works

 

[LT_Liberator]

In for an answer on this.

 

[dreys]

I have Linkswell Gen IV unit installed.

You won't loose auto-start functionality, and still will be able start and stop the truck from either keyfob or Ford Pass

 

[dreys]

Also, if you're getting 2020 you would need to purchase two extra items for your Linkswell in order for everything to work:

B & O Sound Adapter
360 Camera Unit

I installed my unit a few days ago, a bit of mixed feeling overall on the entire UI/UX experience.

 

[Guy]

See my gen 5 Phoenix thread. Don’t go linkswell. Go Phoenix. And you’ll pass thru sync 3 as well.

 

[dreys]

See my gen 5 Phoenix thread. Don’t go linkswell. Go Phoenix. And you’ll pass thru sync 3 as well.

Ha ha... Ford vs RAM, Phoenix vs Linkswell

There is nothing truly special about Sync 3 that needs to be kept. All features of Sync are duplicated on both Linkswell and Phoenix units.

The only difference is in one case you'll have 3 climate controls (Phoenix), and in other there will be one place to make adjustments (Linkswell).

I'm also pretty happy with Linkswell support, you get your answers in 2-5 minutes. With Phoenix, well.... you know the story.

 

[Guy]

You’re right basically. I can’t dispute the truth.


However.... you lose satellite radio. You can stream Sirius without sync 3... but you lose the satellite link.

For me 2017, if I pull sync 3 out of the truck, I lose FordPass. How are you getting it to work with yours?

 

[dreys]

You’re right basically. I can’t dispute the truth.


However.... you lose satellite radio. You can stream Sirius without sync 3... but you lose the satellite link.

For me 2017, if I pull sync 3 out of the truck, I lose FordPass. How are you getting it to work with yours?

Sirius XM - correct, I use streaming app. It actually works pretty well for me, since before I had to pay for 2 subscriptions (one for me, one for wifey). Now I'm paying only for one, since streaming app is free with paid subscription.

Ford Pass works just fine, I didn't loose any functionality at all with Linkswell. It's all there (remote start, I can see location, mileage, psi, oil life, etc..). My truck is 2020 Raptor, not sure if it makes the difference.

 

[Guy]

It must.

When you installed it, did you pull out your sync 3 module that plugs into your stock screen with it?

 

[dreys]

On 2020, with B&O system they require to leave the bottom unit in. That's the unit under the screen. They provide new brackets to flip it over so Linkswell units will fit.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dbtgx0rs...2ZtSVioDvja?dl=0&preview=B&O+Instructions.pdf