We will not be able to help you fix this without having the vehicle at our shop, but I can tell you that, when a quality remote starter is installed properly in your vehicle, you should have absolutely no issues. You should take it back to your installer and have them check it out That is a tough one to diagnose without seeing it.. Mitch: Thanks. In the morning I hit the button to start the car. I have tried different brand names of batteries but it doesnt seem to make a difference. Then the other day I went to use it and it would not start. Glad you found it helpful! Yesterday he was messing with it after he parked the truck for the day and today he went to start the truck and it wont start with the key fob or the key. It could also be a bypass programming issue. Lift out the Antenna from its connector When I held the two down together for only a 1/2 second, it worked. Usually its is the other way around and its a simple matter of taking the device out of valet mode. It could be any number of things Id use this post as a guide and if you are not able to solve the problem, I would take it back to the shop that installed it and have then do a troubleshoot on it. battery almost dead. I have a 2004 Chrysler 300m with a Astro remote starter I would definitely discuss this with your installer. The remote car starter can be put into this mode to prevent the vehicle from starting remotely while allowing keyless entry and certain other functions to work. I have to pull the fuel pump fuse to kill the truck. I put a brand new battery in it. It really is something that you will need to have someone take a look at. Hi i have a 2005 Pontiac sunfire here equipped with a viper remote starterthe remote starter always worked fine but after we change the battery on the car it start acting kinda weirdi can lock or unlock the door no problemopen the truckeven start the car but it start and as soon as the engine startedit shut down right awayand it keep on retrying to start each 30 secand the engine is always starting goodbut it keep on shutting down as soon as the engine is started.when i use the key everything works flawlessi think i need to do something to reprogram the device after the car battery change to make it work good like beforeif you have any idea it would be really appreciatethanks for your help in advance. The hood pin we cannot find. On another note, take a minute and read this post I did a few years ago. P:s. when i push the unlock button the interior lights come on and the dashboard lights come on just like it would if the doors unlocked. remote is in working order. Other times, you will have to return to the store for a technician to program it. I have a cool start remote starter and just changed the battery in the remotes. The keyless entry doesnt work either. Hi Mitch, I came across your topic and it helped me last time when my remote starter went into valet mode. Provided the system is aftermarket usually they have a system in place to tell you the error code. Any help would be greatly appreciated. makes click noises under glove box. It is likely that the unit or bypass module needs to be reprogrammed. Thanks Mike. It should be something they can fix for you. i have a compustar 1WSHR-1600. I not sure what I did considering all I did was remove it from the window and put it back on after I tinted it with some double sided tape. Lately I tried to auto start my car with remote and it keeps giving me an error 01 on the display. Founder of Mobile Edge, technology geek, author, ethical businessperson, avid landscaper, CrossFit enthusiast, master of 3 very cool cats, and very happily married. I finally did get to the installer today and a programming change was needed. I used the fob to start and it worked but the dash keeps saying that it is waiting for remote 2. i have a astrostart on my 2013 toyota tundra and it worked fine until i took in to some work done on it, now the remote start keeps giving me code 13, if i put the key in the ignition and push the autostart it starts my truck just fine and will stay on if i take the key out but it will not start if the key not in the ignition when i push the button. I bought our Atlas 2 months ago. this has been an issue for about a month now. Ive had a few suggestions but nothings worked. We do not sell Clifford alarms. Thanks. Absolutely. If it doesntI will let you know otherwise THANK YOU! Not a guarantee that this is the issues, but based on your description, it is where I would start. According to Ford, my car has no valet switch per say. a day later it would not start at all Lights on car blink a few times thats it. Now you can control your vehicle's locks, security system, remote start system, and trunk release with your cell phone. Causes: Someone accidentally pressed the combination of buttons to put the car into valet mode, usually when the remote is in a purse or pocket. I now have a 2002 Infiniti G20 and Ive spent few days wiring it all up into that car. Awesome Kelsey! Any experience with this starter that would help me? I have a 2012 Chev Colorado with an Astrostart RSS-2514XR remote starter. The little transponder beacon that sits above the rear view mirror no longer flashes, and the wide body plastic fuse attached to the remote start unit hasnt blown. It will start the car but the car immediately shuts off. Please help.! I just get lights flashing she wont start. Hello Mitch, I had my car serviced in April and just noticed that my remote starter is not working. Type of unit, etc. When I start using remote starter, the heater or heated seats do not come on. I recently had my remote starter taken out of my Tahoe and installed in the Silverado. Like any computer device, sometimes they lose memory. It likely has lost programming. Any idea of what the problem is? all works fantastic! I just bought a second car and this had a similair antenna on the windshield, it didnt come with any remotes or anything but I thought Id take the spare remote that came with the first car and go through guide for programming a remote on the second car to see if it would work. When using remote B, it will start both vehicles B & A but when using remote A, only car A starts. can you tell what i need to do to fix this. The red light on fob flashes none stop . my problem was exactly as collettes above. However you said that it is like the dead battery scenario. Another tough one I suspect that you have an ignition switch issue Or a defective anti grid / starter kill circuit. Can I reset it? i am not sure what the problem could be. I can not program in the crank cycle time on this controller. and when i try to use the key to start it nothing happens. Katherine R McCall, I changed the battery in my car and now the remote wont work I tried the trunk and lock buttons the blue light is not on at the antana can somebody give me some advice. I would recommend that you contact the dealer directly. While most of these situations apply to any good remote car starter, we specifically discuss the causes and solutions for the Compustar brand. They should be able to address your issue. Hi I have a 2016 elantra and had hyundai install their remote but I cannot start it!? One other possibility is that your mechanic (battery replacement) severed the wire that senses the tach signal Why not likely, it is a possibility. Great web site, to bad I live over 2000 miles away or I would visit your shop. the security light flashes when i try to start the car with the key. its winter already here in Michigan. In the manual it says there is another option to have it lock when I press the brake and put it in gear the first time. So I ended up paying for a brand new starter that I didnt need to use until recently. I think I pressed the wrong button by mistake when I tried to start it at that time. Big deal, it did that once on the Camry. Thanks a mil for any advice. I have read that I need to find the valet button. hi Mitch, I have compustar one way four button remote starter in 08 highlander and it was working fine and all of sudden crank the engine but didnt get started. dave6666 said: If the car is running I don't think the alarm is in the equation any more. You need to determine the model starter you have and find an install or user guide for it online. Thank You. An Xtreme EX-2300 TW was installed on my Toyota corolla 8 years ago. Hi I have two remotes for my car and last last night my main remote worked fine but this morning when I went to unlock it nothing happened I also tried starting it with remote and nothing. The blue LED that always blinking in the car (on the receiver) is not. Mike, Hi Mitch, I have a 2006 Hummer3 that has an after market R1900 one-way AM Arctic Start remote. Starts fine with key. Replaced fuse and everything works. I have changed the battery in the fob and the installer replaced the antenna but it still will not work unless I am right up by the car. batteries in it with the starter system again? Any ideas where i should look? Once it died i changed the battery in the remote starter, but i cant get it to work. hold the buttons too long and the mode does not change. My girlfriends cars starter system manufatcurer however does not put a trouble shooting guide in their manual, and doesnt tell you what the lights time the number of blinks means, she hasnt been able to use her system since last year. At this time of the year, rarely a week goes by that we dont get a call from someone saying that their remote car starter stopped working. thanks. Vehicle is a 1999 Yukon 5.7L. The start button on the remote starter doesnt start the car again. However if the vehicle is shut off for more than 20min. Any suggestions? You would need to access the brain that is usually installed under the drivers side of the dash. When turned key to see if the lights, radio, wipers, windows & locks work..they worked fine and the head lights. I then used the remote to keep the truck running then came back and inserted the key again then drove again. Most definitely it is a Passlock bypass related issue.. now i have to stand next to my truck just to get it to start or open locks , i have tried 2 new battery and checked the remote at auto parts stores on there little remote testers o see if its working and it lights up the led , Also i have checked all the plug ins and are fully connected . It was installed when I bought the truck used by previous owner. May have inadvertently cut a wire. It could be cranking for not quite long enough before it starts which would cause it to shit the engine is cooling after a period of time needing an extra second. Everything was working fine but now whenever I push any of the commands the remote does not beef and it doesnt show what it just did. Can you help diagnose the problem? Usually it's on the thicker wires coming from the unit. I changed the battery in my Rav-4 and now my auto car starter will not work. When I bought the car used it came with the astrostart installed already but now I have been having issues with it. I have an 09 Malibu, remote start will make lights flash and start engine but immediatly dies! Having trouble for some time so removed batteries from starter fob. I only have a lock, unclock button on the front and along the side I have the letter f and a circle thing that normally starts the car and an aux button.. how would I fix this issue? Good Luck! Sounds like there is definitely a problem and the shop that installed it should take the time to diagnose it. My grandparents had owned the car for most of its life, and in that time they had had some random shop install an Astrostart 1100 5 button. When I purchased the car, the remote start worked perfectly (not sure when it was originally installed). Whatsoever there is no electricity in da while car but jut the hazard ligth turns on Thanks for this great site. So now Im on the hunt with the manufacturer to try to get an OEM remote. Once again, very difficult to diagnose like this, but I would guess that the transponder bypass has lost programming.. Many remote car starter remote controls have the ability to start two vehicles. I want to just program a remote start remote to my car 300 touring..is it possible to do so. Because all was well even after the oil change up until this moment when the car was parked for about an hour. One the surface, it sounds like you have a defective or mis-aligned hood pin. (for example) The parking lights should light and go out but nothing. Likely is nothing major. I remember a week before this happened I let the gas gauge go all the way until just about empty. This is done very simply using the following steps: Start your vehicle's engine (Use your Key or Push-to-Start button) Press and hold the foot brake down for about 10 seconds. I think my problem is with the hood pin and will be looking at it later today! Manny, I dropped my remote that starts my car along with locking and unlocking the car. I have a Ford Explorer 2007, with a Viper 5904. We are stuck. Good Luck! When I remote start the truck it starts, one minute after it stops and re starts again, stops one minute later and remains stopped. It had previously worked fine, but the car start stopped working after having the car battery replaced. There is a lot going on there and it is likely a programming issue but no way to tell for sure. I have a Honda Accord 2005, got the remote with the car from the dealer, has been working fine until two weeks ago, when I press the button to start, the car tries a couple of times, but the car wont start. After messing with it for a while I figured out that to make the car start I have to manually switch on the running lights and then press the start button on the remote; at which point the engine will turn over and operate normally, then I turn off the running lights manually and the car runs for the predetermined time. Hi there Mitch, Now it will start the engine with the remote start but 5 seconds later it shuts the engine off. I dont know if there is suppose to be a power light on that? Id appreciate any help you can give me. I found a small black button with a red light behind the coin drawer where the fuses are and held it in to possibly reset the valet mode. Monday tried fiddling with the on/off switch I have under my dash. Im unsure of where the system was installed as this truck had 2 previous owners. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is what a properly installed hood pin looks like. Even after a few tries. it does lock and at night you can see led lights on even the door panel lights where you adjust seat, mirrors driver 1&2. I tried the program again a few days ago, but the box simply doesnt see the remote Youre supposed to flip a little switch, press the brakes (LED flash once), press any button on the remote (LED rapid flash), flip switch back, press brake (LED flash once), it has learned Now Im able to put the box into learning mode, but when I press the remote button the light on the remote flashes but the box does nothing. If it was purchased elsewhere, we would still be able to help but there would be a fee for our time. I would talk with the installer and see if they have any thoughts on this. The blower fan, radio, lights etc do not turn on or anything. I appreciate any assistance you can give. Thanks for your time. Its not the battery in the remote because I was able to use the unlock button to set it. Hi , I own a 1999 Ford Mustang GT and bought it with the Cool Start remote start already installed. Id guess that it is a defect in the remote, but I would contact the manufacturer directly. I bought a used 2004 Saturn Ion a couple of years ago with a remote start installed. It will do everything else but not unlock my doors. When I try to start it with the key, it doesnt even attempt to start. Furthermore when I go to start the car all it does is turning the radio, fan..on but nothing else. Will be looking forward to your reply! When I returned to the truck, the remote would not work at all. Any ideas on what I need to do next? Any ideas? This has worked for over two years so weird that it quit all of a sudden. Stacy, unfortunately, we are not familiar with that brand. Is there a way to reset it or make it work again. I have an automatic vehicle. Sorry, but I have no idea on this one. We have done dozens of installs on your vehicle throughout the years (today marks 22 years that we have been in business) and have not had issues. look at this video you will find the answer : My battery had gone flat overnight due to my stupidity leaving the dome light on,,,,,result the remote starter on my keychain does not start my Honda Ridgeline,,,,,however it will lock and unlock the doors,,,,,Thanks, Dave. Different installers will chose different locations. Im not sure if the remote starter could cause some of my lights not to work but when i use my remote starter the lights i cant get to work flash the whole time until i drive the vehicle Could those wires got crossed with the remote starter? I got a aftermarket remote starter put on my Chrysler 300 about two years ago. I tried taking it in to a Compustar authorized dealer and they said it would be cheaper to replace than to troubleshoot. Im having some trouble with my Compustar remote starter and Im hoping you can help. The option for automatic door locks was off so he set to the right option to use the brake instead of the tach rpms. Assuming that a quality system is installed properly, there is no reason why your security would not function after installation I wish I had a better answer. I have an autostart remote starter and my remote stopped working last saturday, no lights, no reaction whatsoever. More and more frequently it will start run for a few seconds then shut off. Im assuming you cant fix Clifford alarms. I dont know if maybe my kids grabbed the remote and put the car into an unresponsive mode. When I tried to start the truck, it would not turn over or attempt to start. I told them the car was setting for two years. Questions about insurance for your new home? BBK module/controller. What Im saying is the tune up did not imrove the running/health of the engine. If that is not possible, I would contact the manufacturer. Have you run across this one? The fob that I was using got destroyed by me being stupid. They suggested the issue might be with the Vipor remote starter ( which was already installed in vehicle when I purchased it earlier this year) and that I have it disconnected. Again, this is very rare, but happens from time to time. 56k was too much car would start but brake pedal was never recognized. When I press it the car sounds like its going to start, even the radio comes on, but instead of starting it beep 4 times. VERY tough call.. Find the brand of the remote starter and google it. I have a Prestige remote starter not a Compustar. I had to call for a boost. .. This will make positive connection and protect the electrical integrity of the terminals. Should be an easy fix. However, when I hit the stop button to shut the engine down for the night, it didnt respond at all. I went outside to manually start it and the car would not turn over but my lights and radio would turn on. Somehow I screwed up the automatic door locks because now they dont lock when I drive or unlock when I shut the car off. my TX60A astro start shuts off after two mins, what could the problem be? I have a Polar Start Mod:ps-3155 Dated:2007-09-21 The unit will not start the vehicle but the lights flash 15 times and nothing happens, The door locks open and close as normal. I appreciate your time. The van starts fine with the keys at all times of the day. Pushed a few buttons.no resluts. any ideas? Even though I have only 50,000 miles on the vehicle and it worked perfectly the day before. battery in car died and sat for 2 days after installing a new battery remote doesnt work. Could be some type of diesel mode, but 4-5 minutes is quite long. Friday the car started perfectly. At first I though it mitgh be the battery but I brought it to auto zone So I went back to the installer and he set the correct option for the trunk. When i press the lock then start it sounds like its going to start but then doesnt. Any idea what I screwed up. Sorry, but without having the vehicle here to look over I will be of little help. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. Tough to say without more information.. CIBC Spring 2023 Credit card offers, [TD Direct Investing] Best, Jerry. It does act like it tries too and by that I mean that it will act like it has a dead battery in the truck. Which made no difference to the situation at hand. Interesting! Hi I have a question, my remote control wont start the car. Since this all stared, I have gotten a tune up and new battery. Depending on the model, it may have lost programming. Car itself starts fine with key. So i had to leave the vehicle there. Hi Jackie. Hello, My car starter works again thanks to this article!! When I try to start the car, it beeps once which after a few seconds should start but then it beeps again 4 times and done. The vehicle is to old to have its own security system to shut off the pump. All my connections are soldered, clean and heat shrink closed. Thanks. they had to remove the engine from the car for a couple days while they worked on it. Also after my car died one window wont roll down. I would go back to the shop that installed it and asked them to take a look. My guess was wrong in this case, but at least I was right about it being an easy fix! Regards Do I need to somehow re-sync the remote that had the dead(?) .. No problem. Its an Astrostart model RSS-5225. I was told that I had to buy a complete new set up. Hi Mitch, i have a 2002 dodge 1500 ram truck with a compustar cm3000. System: Astrostart model 2503 Check the accessories and the starter wire should be cheap and easy to swap it if you don't have a warranty from where it was installed. Ive had the car serviced many times and this has never happened before. SOLUTION, fix: Call the manufacturer and find out how to change the runtime on your model. I would recommend finding a Compustar dealer in your area and take it to them for troubleshooting. please help. Unfortunately, without having the vehicle here at our facility, it will be difficult for us to troubleshoot. My Best, John. Thanks. I just recently started tinting. Call the shop that originally installed the unit or the place where you bought the remote from and see if they can offer any advice. Ive installed a few auto starters in my day. Memory flash? Today, while out at a winery, the system bit the dust.

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