I bought a used 2004 Saturn Ion a couple of years ago with a remote start installed. Ive asked my guy friends who work on cars 40 hours a week and have no idea what Im talking about. When tried for a 3rd time the car wouldnt start remotely or with key. Is there something I might have done to make the remote only start or try to start in accessory mode only ? The car still locks but sometimes within minutes, sometimes within hours the remote beeps twice and says the doors have been opened (the doors dont unlock though). Even though I have only 50,000 miles on the vehicle and it worked perfectly the day before. Hi, My car starter works again thanks to this article!! But after 5-6 seconds go by, the engine shits off. I have tried different brand names of batteries but it doesnt seem to make a difference. Glad it worked out for you! Thanks. After doing that, now my remote starter will turn the vans engine on, but the heater does not come on. What does lock NO lock NC and common mean. Many times, customers will accidentally bump this switch during day-to-day driving, causing the remote starter to go into valet mode. I have opened and closed every door and everything is secure, but the system still tells me door open Now the vehicle will start but after 4-5 mins (i have times it) When pressing start it acknowledges with the one beep and the dome light comes on, then 4-5 minutes later the engine will start and the notification beeps come in. I tried replacing the batteries in my transmitter, but its the same story. What I can tell you is this: Your installer OR the dealer should be able to do a simple current draw test with the remote starter hooked up and then with it disconnected. 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. The truck will start and then cut off within the second and the security light will come on and the cluster gauges will just freeze and the lights would remain on as if the truck is running. The primary remote for the first car does not control the 2nd vehicle. Kahlin, If you read the article, you would find that your vehicle likely is in valet mode. So i thought hey why not just use the key manually to unlock. Did that and BOOM the alarm went off. I have a Astroflex J5F-TX2000 for a 2002 GMC Envoy. More and more frequently it will start run for a few seconds then shut off. So, Directed and the dealer stopped communicating with me. Google something like program remote for Compustar XXXX with XXXX of course being the model number of the remote package that you have. What buttons on the key fob should I hit to remote start the car? The dealer wasnt aware of it and I discovered it by accident. I also checked under the hood. Please help.! The installer says this normal for compustar. On another note, take a minute and read this post I did a few years ago. i replace the battery but nothing happens, turned out i trashed the reciever on the dash because i had no idea what it was for. Thank you so much! I would stop using the remote starter until you can get this to a professional for service. I recentky bought a 2001 chrysler sebring sedan LX, and it has an AstroStart remote starter in it. Lately when I try to start it the lights flash and a click can be heard but nothing happens. I tried two 56k in parallel (28k effective) and it worked. Give your installer or the manufacturer a call and see what the procedure is to put it in or out of Valet mode. What is wrong ?? between when it was working and now thye battery has been disconnected and thcar has had another factory regular key fob programmed to it any ideas? Just yesterday before he was trying to figure the remote out the truck was fine. Woody, As with many of my answers to these questions, you really need to find a quality local facility that can troubleshoot and diagnose your issue. In the morning I hit the button to start the car. battery in car died and sat for 2 days after installing a new battery remote doesnt work. Hi Mitch, I am the second owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla. I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra and I have had a Python 890 car starter installed since I bought the car. It sounds to me like there was a mistake made during installation or you have a blown fuse. I called my father in law and 30minutes later he arrived only to turn on the car as if nothing happened. If I open the door and press the button on the dash to start, The car fires up. I changed the battery in the remote . You likely just need to reprogram the remotes, the module or the bypass. Any ideas? Vehicle sat for close to two months not running, battery completely died. Another question my fathers car is an 07 chevy malibu would i be able to use the same kit in my 06 chevy colorado since he doesnt care to use it? My wifes 2007 GMC Yukon XL with a OEM factory assembly-line installed start/lock/unlock/tailgate hatch remote works only after unlocking or locking the driver side door. Fiddle with the switch tonight, starts working again. Thanks for your time. After a year of research, talking to other people with similar issues and tearing my car apart testing wires, all indications are pointing towards the viper wiring system is not correct and will/can cause a short or screw up the computer system. Learn more at our resource centre. Please contact the manufacturer for assistance. I have read that I need to find the valet button. Its hard to say what your issue would be without more information. I have a compustar pro, worked when I bought the car,but was seldom used, now when I try to start the Thanks again! Thanks. I have pulled the battery out of the remote fob and it makes no difference it still wont shut off. I only tried starting it the once.and hoping it will start again tomorrow morning. It worked well for about 2 weeks,now it doesnt workI do not know how to reset it.I have tried different combinations of button pushing but nothing works. This is a review of Viper 4115V but if you have similar remote start with the same crank issue this video may help you fix it.Programming guide: http://manua. Richie, I wish that I could be of help, but that is not a brand that we sell or are familiar with. and my car is still dying if it sits for 48+ hours. Causes: A combination of buttons were accidentally pressed, which put the remote in second-car mode. Recently I had to get a new key made and programmed for my 2003 Nissan Altima bc the mechanic lost the old one. I have a 2010 Chevy Impala LT My problem is, when I use the remote starter to start the car it fleshes but wont start. Please keep in mind that requests for technical support must beaccompaniedby the full name of person who originally purchased the starter at Mobile Edge or the original invoice number. It is possible that the starter is causing the problem, but it is just as likely that it is not. As far as switching it to the Colorado Very likely it is possible If you do, insist on a new harness kit It will cost extra, but it is the right way to do it. PROBLEM: when starting vehicle with key, or with remote fob, all lights come on and flash for several minutes in short series, dimming dash lights in process. That is tough to diagnose without seeing it. Same problem. starter worked today and my wife brought it home and now it dosnt work i checked the hood pin and the kill swith no lite come on when i push buttons on remote doors wont unlock and ideas? To open my car doors, lock my car, open the trunk. Marcelo, Unfortunately, we do not offer any kind of specific installation advice on this website. But now I was going to add a longer distance remote and I cant even get into programming mode. 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: I can start and run the vehicle normally with the key. No door chime, no dings about the seat belt, and the radio is dead no lights, no nothing. Hi Mitch! Hope you can still help. Anyway, when I got the car the remote start worked one time then months later I went to use the remote start and it wont work. Is there any way to fix this or is there a combination of buttons to push to stop/silence car alarm? I followed your guide on all the things to check and as it turned out my pin under the hood was the problem. Bob, I do not have any ideas for you on this one. 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. You would want to consult your manual or your installer to determine how to do this. It starts and then dies after a second. It was in the parking for a while. Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. So I ended up paying for a brand new starter that I didnt need to use until recently. Recently I have installed a remote starter to an Audi a6 2013, everything was working fine until my car was serviced by the dealership and they decide to reprogram my advance keys, now I check my car and show on the screen of the car that I only have two keys and should be three, should I bring the car back to the remote installer to have them look at my car. Symptoms: Pressing ANY button on the remote results in no response from vehicle, only red lights on remote. I would talk with the installer and see if they have any thoughts on this. I heard my truck fire up outside, however when I went out just a few minutes later it had shut off. I took it back to the (certified) Viper dealer who claims they went through the entire system and tells me it is not from the system they installed. I then went to unlock my car at door and the alarm went off and I am unable to shut it off. Founder of Mobile Edge, technology geek, author, ethical businessperson, avid landscaper, CrossFit enthusiast, master of 3 very cool cats, and very happily married. Good luck with your problem It shouldnt be anything major! Ive tried to find a solution in the owners manual, but unfortunatly, its french and although I can read it and write, there is nothing in there that seems to have anything to do with the remote starter. Is there a procedure for this? I do not have a manual for my cool start remote starterI had it installe in November of 2001.I lost the remote 6 months ago,so I went back to where I bought it and they were more than happy to replace it. Thanks for the kind words! According to Ford, my car has no valet switch per say. Viper Model, 4X06, Start by remote gives running lights but does not turn over engine. LOST MY REMOTE TO START MY VAN, HOW CAN I GET ANOTHER ONE? Whats my next step? I have had problems with my remote start. Ive checked every fuse, switched the passenger and driver side door pins, checked connections at the remote starter, and cant find anything Any suggestions??? I would go back to the shop that installed it and asked them to take a look. My guess is that you have some type of transponder bypass included with your remote starter installation. When I use the remote start I can see the radio light up like normal for a second then flash off to black. I recently bought a vehicle that has remote start function. Hi, bought a used car with Nustart remote starter. Put a new battery in 2005 minivan. I hopee you can Help me whit so little info. When you press the remote you can hear a click but it wont start. 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