The bypass may be used so you won't have to give up one of your keys.
even when you lose a key, the key is placed into a bypass. but better bypasses for most cars dont have to have a key placed inside
They just secure the head of the key somewhere close enough for the PATS antenna to read.
most cars have problems with two keys being too close to the receiver loop, most shops use a bypass that hides the key father under the dash so it can only be activated during the RS process
From my understanding now, there are certain bypasses that you can use two keys to program and there isn't a need for a hidden key,...
...would getting the right bypass make the install easier/better?
yes getting a better bypass can make the install easy and way more reliable, i would reccomend getting something like Flashlogic's FLCAN, it just needs to be soldered into the PATS wires at the harness and then programmed with two keys just like you would a blank third key. also directed's DBall, or PKall work great. important info, the FLCAN and the DBall have to be programmed by the place you buy an installer/dealer (if you buy it online, they wont do this, and customers dont have the flash tool)
Pretty much all newer cars with push button start include remote start right on the keyfob. Only way i would like remote start is if it could be intergrated into the stock ford keyfob. Dont like carrying two remotes.
the factory keyfob is limited and plain old weak sauce, you would be so much better to have the aftermarket system to replace the factory remote, other than super extended range, you can pick up so many extra features, like you can all roll down your windows, but i can roll mine back up, also if i ever forget to pop my gas door when i get out to pump, i can just pop it right from the remote.
The remote start wouldn't replace the factory key fob? Wouldn't the remote start include the ability to lock/unlock the car?
exactly
Heated seats is not a common features in vehicles like unlocking and locking doors. I dont think it will active the seats.
a good one surely can, extra channels can always activate just about anything that there is a button to turn on, for all the 2nd gen guys, we just have to leave our seats in auto mode (which i dont think ive turned mine off in two years!) but the first gen guys have to integrate it into the system, it could be programmed to activate with the starter, but i dont think that is the best ideal since 1st gens shut off after 10 mins, and since they heat up fast, you could set them to their own button and just turn them on 2 min before you go out to the car.
Don't do it yourself. This needs to be done by someone who knows what they are doing.
+ 1000 if you do not know exactly what you are doing, you can do everything from set off an air bag, fry an expensive computer, or just straight burn the car down to ashes. as far as remote starters go, the LS is one of the top 5 most difficult cars to do, with tons of extra work that needs to be done to make everything work right.