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Review on 164 R8000 CWTWB1U793 AUTO KEY MAX by Wade Brooks

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Added remote start, mediocre key fob operation.

EDIT (02/10/22): Key lost programming after a month and a half of use. The car does not start through the ignition, the car gives an error code. The car starts with no problems with the original keys, no error codes. Definitely recommend avoiding. Originally given 3 stars, changed to 1. I bought these for my wife's 2012 Ford Explorer XLT so I can use the OEM remote start that Ford installs but will not activate on these vehicles (unless you add that OEM option). Using Forscan and my laptop, I was able to enable remote start, have the keys cut at Ace Hardware for a few bucks, and program into the car myself, and voila, it now has OEM remote start. My biggest point of criticism with the keychain. The range seems decent, but it feels like I have to press the buttons multiple times before the car gets them, which wasn't an issue with the OEM remotes. Unfortunately, now that they're cut I'm sure I can't return them and spend money on an original Ford key.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Can't remember