Push Button Start/PKE

[TIRVIN100]

When I went looking for my Ranger, my dealer did not have any Lariats in stock and the Lariats were too pricey for the options I wanted, so I went with the XLT. Now at first I thought I could get used to not having PKE or PBS. Well not having both sucks. I was on a mission to get Push Button Start (PBS) and Passive Keyless Entry (PKE). I wanted the ability to walk up to my truck, get in, push a button, put in gear and drive way. I went to the dealer and asked if PBS could be added to the vehicle as an option or aftermarket. I heard a no to both questions.

I was not satisfied. I could not believe that someone has not made an aftermarket solution for the PBS/PKE dilemna I was facing. So I turned to my most knowledgeable buddy I have, he is with me where ever I go. OK GOOGLE! How do I add Push Button Start to my 2020 Ranger?

Low and behold several you tube videos appeared showing several chinese made systems out there. Easyguard, Banvie and Cardot probably more. There are two videos showing a successful aftermarket install of the Easyguard EC 003 system using a little blue key tag. I wanted something more of a key fob you carry but never have to pull out.

A little more research and I found theior website https://www.ieasyguard.com with a host of different systems, key fobs and button types. I went with the Easyguard EC 002 system. Remote start, PBS, PLKE and alarm all in one system for less than 100 dollard on Amazon.

I know what you guys are thinking, cheap chinese crap right? Well I don't know the jury is still out. I had to do hours of research, before I became comfortable with the install. I know I needed a bypass module that taps into the Canbus system for the door locks and other system triggers. I went with the Fortin Evo All. I initially wired everything to the Fortin including ignition wires, but the system would only work as a remote start. Once I wired the Easyguard directly to the ignition harness, used an alarm bypass for the PATS, and used the Fortin just for the door trigger and lock/unlock action, walla, I have functioning PKE/PBS. I will post a video this weekend showing it working. I know if I had the wiring location for the door trigger, lock/unlock and wired the easyguard directly, I could eliminate the Fortin completely.

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[AzScorpion]

Sounds like a good solution for those who want the PBS/PKE added to theirs. As far as being made in China well there's a lot of stuff that is and most are fine and some are junk. Sometimes you just have to roll the dice and hope it works out but in this case it wasn't expensive and you did all the labor so you could eventually put it back to stock if need be. I'm still surprised that Ford hasn't at least added the PBS to ALL trims. Even the new Bronco Base model has it and to get the Intelligent Access you only have to buy the Mid package for roughly $1,200. Keep us updated on how it's working out as I'm sure others would like to add these features.

 

[Obijack]

There are a lot of threads on here of people doing “lariat mods” to an XLT. This is the first I have seen for this mod! Interesting.

 

[db_tanker]

So does this play nicely with the remote start feature if its already installed? I am curious for this and would be very interested in doing this myself.

 

[Big Blue]

When I went looking for my Ranger, my dealer did not have any Lariats in stock and the Lariats were too pricey for the options I wanted, so I went with the XLT. Now at first I thought I could get used to not having PKE or PBS. Well not having both sucks. I was on a mission to get Push Button Start (PBS) and Passive Keyless Entry (PKE). I wanted the ability to walk up to my truck, get in, push a button, put in gear and drive way. I went to the dealer and asked if PBS could be added to the vehicle as an option or aftermarket. I heard a no to both questions.

I was not satisfied. I could not believe that someone has not made an aftermarket solution for the PBS/PKE dilemna I was facing. So I turned to my most knowledgeable buddy I have, he is with me where ever I go. OK GOOGLE! How do I add Push Button Start to my 2020 Ranger?

Low and behold several you tube videos appeared showing several chinese made systems out there. Easyguard, Banvie and Cardot probably more. There are two videos showing a successful aftermarket install of the Easyguard EC 003 system using a little blue key tag. I wanted something more of a key fob you carry but never have to pull out.

A little more research and I found theior website https://www.ieasyguard.com with a host of different systems, key fobs and button types. I went with the Easyguard EC 002 system. Remote start, PBS, PLKE and alarm all in one system for less than 100 dollard on Amazon.

I know what you guys are thinking, cheap chinese crap right? Well I don't know the jury is still out. I had to do hours of research, before I became comfortable with the install. I know I needed a bypass module that taps into the Canbus system for the door locks and other system triggers. I went with the Fortin Evo All. I initially wired everything to the Fortin including ignition wires, but the system would only work as a remote start. Once I wired the Easyguard directly to the ignition harness, used an alarm bypass for the PATS, and used the Fortin just for the door trigger and lock/unlock action, walla, I have functioning PKE/PBS. I will post a video this weekend showing it working. I know if I had the wiring location for the door trigger, lock/unlock and wired the easyguard directly, I could eliminate the Fortin completely.

Yeah, I'm interested in this. Keep us informed on how it's working. Details on how and where you mounted the start button, how you tied into the ignition and how the Fortin module ties in. Any wiring diagrams, install instructions would be nice.

 

[TIRVIN100]

Although the unit has its own remote start, hold remote start on fob for three seconds, the preinstalled factory remote start as well as the ford app remote start still work with factory key fobs. To ake back to factory everything is tapped so I would unplug and use factory keys.
Pretty decent unit. Only been running for a week. Some others have stated the unit cut off on them going 65 down the expressway. I think that had to do with a loose connection. When I was testing I hit a bump in my driveway and the vehicle stalled. Once I secured everything I hve not experienced it yet. Hopefully never.
To be safe I have a factory key and fob hidden in my vehicle in case I ever experience a failure of the easyguard system I can go back to factory with ease

 

[TIRVIN100]

Trying to track down the door lock and unlock wires in drivers kick panel so that I can eliminate the Fortin Evo All

 

[t4thfavor]

Trying to track down the door lock and unlock wires in drivers kick panel so that I can eliminate the Fortin Evo All

They are purple (or something) with a stripe, and grey with a white stripe. I showed them when I installed my redtek window module.

You can see them at 16:36

 

[Big Blue]

@TIRVIN100 I have a question of how this plays with the tailgate lock. If you get out of the truck with the fob and go to open the tailgate, does it lock before you get there? The info says it locks when you get 3-6 feet away from the vehicle. Is this based on placement of the antennas, or does the whole vehicle become an antenna? In the same way if you walk up to the tailgate without passing the door will it unlock or do you need to push the unlock button? Just trying to determine benefit for a truck beyond PBS.

 

[TIRVIN100]

@TIRVIN100 I have a question of how this plays with the tailgate lock. If you get out of the truck with the fob and go to open the tailgate, does it lock before you get there? The info says it locks when you get 3-6 feet away from the vehicle. Is this based on placement of the antennas, or does the whole vehicle become an antenna? In the same way if you walk up to the tailgate without passing the door will it unlock or do you need to push the unlock button? Just trying to determine benefit for a truck beyond PBS.

Depends on the placement of the antenna. There are three antennas. I have tye main antenna above the steering wheel, the ywo fob antennas one is above the mirror and the other the rear of the cab driver side. As soon as I get near the vehicle all doors including tailgate unlock. Have not had an issue with doors or tailgate unlocking from approach on any angle

 

[Big Blue]

Depends on the placement of the antenna. There are three antennas. I have tye main antenna above the steering wheel, the ywo fob antennas one is above the mirror and the other the rear of the cab driver side. As soon as I get near the vehicle all doors including tailgate unlock. Have not had an issue with doors or tailgate unlocking from approach on any angle

Thanks for the reply. I quess I'm rethinking the whole proximity lock/unlock thing. Having the truck unlock and relock any time I walk past it in the garage or at a campground, just seams a bit ridiculous. Plus the extra wear and tear on the locks, and the lights going on and off. Kind of kills the idea for me.

 

[TIRVIN100]

Ok.

 

[wanted33]

Tyrone, like you I told myself that I can live without those to little things on my Ranger. I can't count the times I walk up to that truck, and grab the door handle without thinking. Dang it, I lived for years without that new fangled stuff, and now I'm spoiled like a little kid. At first I was going to order my Bronco without those little niceties, but after pulling the door handle on my Ranger for like the 100th time I changed my mind.

Thanks for the tip. Please keep us updated on how well yours works. I'm definitely interested.

 

[TIRVIN100]

So far its working fine. Had to go back to the Fortin for the door triggers. So far no one has been able to help with the one wire that triggers the door opening

 

[THLONE]

I have an XL with a push button start. I push a button and the door unlocks, I push another button and my key comes out, I can then start my truck, and I can push another button and turn off the ASS. There are lots of other buttons I can push if so inclined.

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