Generally most RAM trucks that do not have remote start factory are not prewired at the hood latch to tell the vehicle's computer that the hood is fully closed. Remote start will not work if the error message "Hood Ajar" is present. Once programmed for remote start, the vehicle will look for the hood latch to be fully closed, and the wiring tells the vehicle's computer it is.
If the RAM 1500 is already pre-wired, the kit will still include the hood latch assembly. We do not have an option to sell the Remote Start kit without the hood latch assembly like we do with the Heavy Duty RAM version of the kit.