Best note and comments that I found in internet about the car remote starter.! 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? I am not sure what this could be Perhaps change the battery in the remote? Do to any reputable installer and they should be able to repair this for you for a very reasonable price. To start the process over the battery has to be unhooked then it will make lights flash and start then die! You issue sound like it could be something as simple as a blown fuse It is also possible that the remote control has lost programming.. Note that, in some cases, a tilt switch is used in lieu of a hood pin. Starting with key in ignition is perfectly fine. They explained that although they installed the system through the passenger side of the vehicle, it is simple wear and tear on the master switch. I think I pressed the wrong button by mistake when I tried to start it at that time. 5901 won't start vehicle; gives an error. I was driving along and the fob started chirping. Type of unit, etc. Issue was fixed after following tach relearn procedure. Sorry about that. no lights no nothing. My car battery went dead and I replaced it but now the remote start function wont work. I had it installed by future shop nov 2013. Before that, there was never an issue. When using remote B, it will start both vehicles B & A but when using remote A, only car A starts. I have a Autostart AFAS1272 manual install from 2013. Ive got a solid frame ground. Allrightsreserved. Hello very cool blog!! Lola, that is very odd. I have an intermittent problem with a ProStart CT-5472TW command start. I went home grabbed my spare FOB and that did not unlock/disarm the alarm. Thanks for your time. 1. Replacing the hood switch is a simple matter and can be done at most mobile electronics stores. Unit has 4X03 stamped on it, and the remote is a basic 1-way Viper branded remote. They redid some wiring and then try to tell me they rain it through there machine and my battery needs to be replaced. The tilt switch had a corroded wire. 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. I have a Compustar RF-2WG5-SH-S the 2 way remote I have was showing red when I press any of the buttons. Yesterday I went to a store n I came out n tried to start my car with the key n it wouldnt start. The auto start works fine. Since having Autostart remote starter installed the battery on the car has been going dead intermittently. If that is not possible, I would contact the manufacturer. wait 2 minutesthen its fine. It sounds like you have a lot going on and I do not believe it is something as simple as benign in Valet mode (Though it is possible) Google Remote Car Starters [zip code]. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thoughts? I recently bought a pre-owned 2010 Chrysler Town & Country that has a factory installed remote start. Please note that certain other brands will have a kill switch under the dash that will also accomplish this. However if the vehicle is shut off for more than 20min. I have a 2005 Ford Five Hundred and a dealership installed remote control for my car. So of course the remote starter stopped working. Kill switch works like it should. It turns up only to the position where the battery light comes on but not the start position, when all the control lights come onI susspect, Ive triggered some kind of antitheft block or somethingANY ADVICE ON HOW TO RESET IT ALL, SO THAT AT LEAST I will be able to start the car with my IGNITION KEY like it was able to, just a day ago?? I would find a dealer in your area that offers that brand and consult with them. I put a brand new battery in it. When I start using remote starter, the heater or heated seats do not come on. hi my remot. hi i have a toyota pickup 1995 i installed a one way compustar starter alarm combo when i pull the emergancy brake remove the key and exit the truck the blue light stars flashing in the truck witch is normal i try the remote starer 10min later it works fine but its only after an hour or 2 the when i try to start it that i get 3 flashes then 7 flashes from my lights on my truck and the blue LED light in the truck is still flashing as normal so i dont get why the blue LED is still flashing like its good to go but wont start. You should contact the starter manufacturer or the bypass manufacturer to determine the proper programming procedure. It was working perfectly fine until I had to take out the aftermarket stereo I had installed out for warranty work. If you have been back to the installer several times, ask them to provide you with the results of the current draw tests. Sorry I am late in responding.. My guess is that youve solved this by now In any case, you definitely want to take it back to your installer. After trying a few things i had left it and returned back to it a few hours later and it had then started. I have a Autostart HDR remote starter. The car starts just fine with the key. I didnt really pay any attention because I was in a hurry, but I clicked the case shut, grabbed all the pieces and came home. I then used the remote start as suggested. i have a compustar car starter and when i go to start my car it will turn the car on multipul times but will not start. Last month my battery died for reasons unknown, took a charge and has held it for a month, however the remote start has not worked since the battery was disconnected. I follow the relatively simple instructions in the manual but with no luck. Thank you! The good news: A hood pin is not expensive to replace. i broke my remote for my viper starter,bought a used remote and i can:t get it to work,tried most of the things on the web!but it still doest do anything,the lights come on,blink but the truck doest start,and the door locks dont work either? The FOB lights up correctly when the button is pressed, and there is a clicking noise that occurs somewhere in the steering column but the truck does not start. What is wrong ?? You need professional help. My original remote does close and open the car with lights and sound ok. Sorry I dont have a better answer. After doing that, now my remote starter will turn the vans engine on, but the heater does not come on. I have an automatic vehicle. that should give you a few area facilities that you can contact to get your vehicle in for diagnosis. When this happens, simply call the store that installed it for you. Ive tried all the trouble shooting suggestions in the manual & nothing works. and try the remote start, SOMETIMES it doesnt work. starterto it I had a problem with the battery and had to reset it my self. Dealer added a Vioer 5301. Dealer that installed it is also gone. Most of our remote starters go into valet mode by pressing a combination of two buttons on the remote control for 1/2 second. Tried the remote start several times in that period and it worked just fine. Which made no difference to the situation at hand. I.e. Best, Jerry. My guess is that if he lets it sit for a while (hour?) This would be an explanation for why the truck starts and then stops right away. Just had a remote starter (just a starter doesnt unlock doors or do anything else) installed in my 2010 GMC Sierra and it works as it should, but the vehicle has no sounds now. Car does not start. My auto start has a slight problem. Im having some trouble with my Compustar remote starter and Im hoping you can help. 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. Transmission & Received wireless reliability, depends on the outside ANTENNA CONNECTION. Any suggestions? IF I get into the car, start it, then shut it down, lock the doors and THEN try the remote start, it works EVERY TIME. I would use Google to try to determine the proper method of getting the Python Remote Car Starter out of valet mode. I have a 2011 Silverado. I read through your tips on how to reset it incase I was it valet mode but I dont have a trunk button on it. I have an AST Ultra XR remote car starter. Thats a tough one. Check your crank time. 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. On the back of the remote it says FCC ID: Q6WBT4123. When it fails on all 3 tries, the controller is flashing the LED at 10 pulse counts. I did this, got out and closed the door and it kept running. Nothing happens. Usually no batteries in the receiver, but the receiver could be partially unplugged or out of alignment. If you press the lock button 3 times the trucks parking light would come on and the truck would stop. Can you please suggest any diagnostic or solutions. Ive changed batteries and that didnt help. My local remote place was busy so the guy took a quick look and told me it probably was my remote that was on the fritz, but I doubt that now that I can make it work by tinkering with the switch. Depending on the install type and product will determine which feature is best suited. please help. Hi , Why doesnt my vehicle start without the key in ignition when I remote start. Likely not a big issue. Questions about insurance for your new home? That will typically disengage the factory security. It had previously worked fine, but the car start stopped working after having the car battery replaced. Vehicle is a 1999 Yukon 5.7L. The problem very likely has to do with the Passlock bypass that would have needed to be installed with your remote starter. I looked under the hood for a kill switch, didnt see one. I am wondering if the remote needs re-programming or there is a different issue. All works great, except that recently my auto-headlight feature stopped working, lights stayed on and battery dies. Mindy, that could be any number of things. I would consult with the dealer and find out why. No response from the locks either. There are several things that this could be, but the most likely reason is that the installer did not tie in or configure the factory alarm disarm feature (Im assuming that the alarm that is sounding is a factory alarm) If this is not tied in properly, the alarm will sound if the factory alarm is armed and the vehicle is remote started The car thinks it is being stolen Check with your installer. Not sure how a couple of these comments slipped past me. Browse Compustar remote car starters here. You may have a bad transmitter or antenna. any ideas? It kind of sucks because its not ideal but at least I can have my car running with the keys in it. Having trouble for some time so removed batteries from starter fob. Hi, i lost my remote control for my car for the starter, so there is anyway can I get anew remote without changing my system that I have already in my car. Hi Guys , thanks for the little tutorial on trouble shotting, I have a remote starter/alarm combo in my truck, the manufacturer of that system actually has a trouble shooting guide and what the light blinks are indicating which make it easy to trouble shoot. Locks work fine too, as does alarm. He/she will likely need to get back in there and do some work. Any idea what could be wrong. I recently bought a car with a prestige aps620 and the light on the keyfob will not stop blinking. I got in and put my key in the ignition and it wouldnt start at all. If I get in the car and start the car with the key it works just fine but if I start the car with the remote stater and then turn the key to the run position when I hit the break I get a message in my dash that says intelligent key system error any idean what that could be thanks alot. N how can I? Elizabeth, I bought my Wife a 2003 Sable and I tried every thing. No trunk and no start. This is definitely something that you would want to take to a professional, particularly one that installs that brand Best of Luck. Forgot to mention a little detail, the remote starter stops working and that we are using the original remote of the car for the remote starter. None of my doors were open but I opened all of them and shut them, including the rear hatch. Any possible solutions or ideas will be greatly appreciated!!! I had bought and had the car starter installed by Circuit City, but they have gone out of business so the warranty is no good. I have a Compustar 2 way remote starter in my 2007 Matrix, just installed in April 2011. I have a Astroflex J5F-TX2000 for a 2002 GMC Envoy. With the key in I can start it an turn off the key and it still runs, but the gauges do shut off. I was ready to test it, but the box wouldnt recognize the remote. HOW TO FIND SOMEONE IN MY AREA TO PROGRAM REMOTE (OTHER THAN HIGH $$ FROM DEALER)? 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. Again, sorry for the delay. It really is something that you will need to have someone take a look at. I have the model with the switch under the driver side I flip it opposite and then nothing flashes nor starts and flip it back then it does flash and trys to start several times also next to the switch it has a black pin up can push in I dont know whats that for I press it hold it but doesnt seem to do anything, I bought the car with it in there and the guy is in the us forces and cant locate him what can I do to fix it myself I have no money please help. When they disconnected the battery it is possible that the transponder bypass that was installed lost programming While this is not necessarily supposed to happen, it sometimes does. If it was purchased elsewhere, we would still be able to help but there would be a fee for our time. i had a mechanic work on the heater core, pullled down the steering column and dashboard. (I emailed the Astrostart tech support, and they said to make the box relearn the remote with some simple programming. Today, while out at a winery, the system bit the dust. Most are simply untrue. While there is no way for me to tell without first looking at your vehicle, everything you have written points to improper installation. Take the vehicle back to where it was purchased and installed. BBK module/controller. I managed to reprogram the remote successfully, but now it only locks and unlocks the doors. I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with remote start from the factory. There is definately a lot to know about this issue. We have this exact Compustar remote which came installed in our 2006 ford fusion. Hope you can still help. 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. The lights flash and horn beeps but it wont lock or unlock. they had to remove the engine from the car for a couple days while they worked on it. Thanks for posting. Is there a way to reset it or make it work again. Dont like having to press the Viper 3 times to unlock the doors. Probably just needs reprogramming Take it back to where you bought it and they should be able to do that for you. I dont think you have anything to worry about. Can I just buy the remote? I would highly recommend that you find a Compustar dealer close to you and set up a troubleshooting appointment. 09 Accord Compustar, doors lock and unlock. 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? I have unhooked the battery for 1/2 hr. My dad recently died and left me his Suburban. and its colder than a B and I have been running out to start it and praying no one steals it. So its transmitting a signal. Hard to say for sure, but it might be something as simple as the remote starter being in valet mode. I have a remote starter , was working fine and then one day everything just stopped working. It always starts when using the key. Many times, customers will accidentally bump this switch during day-to-day driving, causing the remote starter to go into valet mode. Im getting crank fails. I appreciate any assistance you can give. Any help is good help. 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 theory is that I have a blown fuse on my remote start harness probably for the running lights but I havent looked into it. This is a 2002 Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket Premier remote start system (dealer installed). Then the other day I went to use it and it would not start. It usually runs through the firewall. Wow that is a strange one I have run into that and interestingly enough, replacing the battery is usually the solution. It could be any of a number of things. Good luck. This has happened twice. Any ideas would be great! What buttons on the key fob should I hit to remote start the car? The lock and unlock buttons will only lock and unlock the front two doors and the trunk on occasions..sometimes it doesnt work at all.in this scenario I manually unlock the car and my alarm goes off nearly everytime. I have a push button start that starts my car instead of a key. All the doors unlock then the trunk opens. The red alarm light does appear to be functioning appropriately. Please help!! Hi Mitchell, No flashing headlights, no attempts at engaging the starter, nothing. hust bought a new battery .. The option for automatic door locks was off so he set to the right option to use the brake instead of the tach rpms. it worked fine for years, and now it is having issues. battery almost dead. Its on a Chrysler 300c if that helps it unlocks doors locks and trunk but a click noise comes from under dash ..I hit start and it clicks six times and no start? APPLY Dielectric grease (the same as small packets of, Spark-plug Dielectric grease OR Light bulb connection grease, purchased at any auto parts) What they didnt know is that I took my truck to 2 different places to have the battery diagnosed before bringing it to themreading the same day to eliminate that being an excuse with the print out. Toronto got freezing rain yesterday so bad that his washer fluid spray nozzles froze, so I . I did change the battery in the remote as well so am certain thats not the issue? in some cases, remotes need to be programmed by the installer in which case you will need to find an authorized dealer for your product in your area. I have a Autostart 2472 installed in my Acura MDX. There ought to be an On/Off switch under the dash. What now? I have a Prestige remote starter not a Compustar. It worked fine for a year, and now this happensany suggestions as to taking it to the installer (because the remote starter may need to be adjusted) or taking it to a car repair shop (because the actual starter on the car is not working)?? I think something needed to be reset, and when I opened and closed all the doors, it reset. Help would be appreciated. I have an autostart remote starter and my remote stopped working last saturday, no lights, no reaction whatsoever. Save $100 off your first Amazon Business purchase of $250. Can you help me out or do I have to go to the dealership to fix this problem. Hello, Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any ideas on what this is all about? Thanks. I just get lights flashing she wont start. no start. Hello, I have a 91 chev Sprint just installed a Varad vs 702 system. Model 2106U-3106U. It will start the car but the car immediately shuts off. I looked under the dash and it just says the fcc numbers. The truck then starts and dies over and over. Or if that might need a battery? I have a 99 sable about 2wks ago my remote stopped starting my car I changed the battery n it still doesnt work. Its installed in my 96 4Runner about 3 years now, the guy that installed it is not in business anymore and I have no way of contacting him. It worked this morning when I left for work, then two hours later when I went out to my car, nothing. if i insert my key and put to the run position and remote start again, it will start and run. Hi I have a avital car starter in my 97 chevy truck when I got it now it wont work I push start and the lights flash a couple times on the truck whats wrong. Hi, Mitch, have you ever heard about starters that wont start when the weather reaches a certain temperature? My remote car starter stopped working. In either case, I would have your installer take a look at it. It is as if the computer installed does not recognize the commands. When turned key to see if the lights, radio, wipers, windows & locks work..they worked fine and the head lights. I have replaced the battery in the remote unit and the truck as well. is there a way to reset it? IVE PURCHASED A REMOTE FOR MY 2005 SEBRING ON NET; BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY & DID NOT COME W/REMOTE. I spoke with the installers (over the phone) and they did not tell me your great 1/2 second rule. Since i have had him take it and have a compustar alarm/remote start on it. I suspect it will be an easy fix. Hope you have a great holiday! They started the car remotely right after i changed the battery, but now the remote starter is no longer starting the car. The last owner has installed auto-start in it and was working fine. The dealer is on the other side of the Country. Tough to say. what should i look for or do , thanks, I used my remote start this morning, drove downtown and parked, my truck is a standard, so it wont activate remote start unless in neutral and park brake on. I have tried different brand names of batteries but it doesnt seem to make a difference. I might add that the car needs a starter because when I try and start it sometimes I only get a click when using the ignition switch. Id suspect that your issue is a related to the transponder. If you cannot find it, I would call your installer and have them advise you as to where they put it. Nothing. Even the door lock button on the remote wont work. The installer says this normal for compustar. Click the photo for a larger image. It worked first try and I got into a warm Camry every day until I totaled it.) I have a 2006 Dodge Avenger with remote start. I guess it was the alarm all along. Occasionally, losing power (or replacing a battery) may result in the device losing programming. What steps can I take to troubleshoot this issue? We hope that this helps, and we welcome your feedback in the comments section below! If it is a transponder issue, it is likely an easy fix. 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