Other times, you will have to return to the store for a technician to program it. 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: Id suspect that your issue is a related to the transponder. I would recommend that you locate the local Viper dealer in your market and see if they can help you. Hello, I am currently in afghanistan and while being gine i left my 2004 powerstoke with my father. Let me know how you made out. I tried two 56k in parallel (28k effective) and it worked. I couldnt get the car to start with remote. You would need to access the brain that is usually installed under the drivers side of the dash. Type of unit, etc. perhaps the hood pin is bad. However, the Compustar remote should bypass this and function when the vehicle is running. Then the other day I went to use it and it would not start. Best of luck! The dealership says my battery, starter and alternator are fine. So, I guess thats why I am stuck with 4 very expensive shorted out lock actuators and a shorted out window, and no one wants to take responsibility! Im not sure what happened except my gauge cluster just lit up like a Christmas tree and then I pressed the brake pedal after that, whenever I pressed the start button on the remote the brain clicks like three times and the vehicle refuses to start. Starts o.k. So i thought hey why not just use the key manually to unlock. Did that and BOOM the alarm went off. I have a 2004 avalanche pickup with a Valet 562T Remote start. Even though I have only 50,000 miles on the vehicle and it worked perfectly the day before. Ethan thats normal. Nothing shows up on the display and everything works fine but just a bit annoying thanks! Do not try to remote start. This is a good running car. Give your installer or the manufacturer a call and see what the procedure is to put it in or out of Valet mode. Unfortunately, this is not a brand that we offer. Within a week, the auto locks stopped working and 3 days later, the drivers side window stopped working. A friend put it in about 2 years ago now he moved away . 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 have a 2004 avalanche that has a viper remote start I dont know the model but I had to disconnect my battery and when I re-connected it the remote start and door locks stopped working. My wifes car has the astrostart remote start keyless entry system in it. My car wont start with the remote nor will it start with the key. I have keyless entry and am used to and like the system on my key for these other functions. Unfortunately, if this is not the remote starters fault (and I would say it can go either way 50/50), this give your installers a bad name. Do to any reputable installer and they should be able to repair this for you for a very reasonable price. I dont know what #2 button people are writing about; I dont have two buttons, I only have one. -Jones. Hi, I have had it for three years and it has always worked fine. If you cannot find it, I would call your installer and have them advise you as to where they put it. hello I have a 2002 ford exployer I have a remote start viper 474v I replace the battery in it how do I reprogram it. I have a compustar pro, worked when I bought the car,but was seldom used, now when I try to start the Any ideas on how stop this from happening. If you press the lock button 3 times the trucks parking light would come on and the truck would stop. The unit will go through the sequence to start, crank the engine for 0.5 seconds and stop. It worked fine for the first winter I used it and now seems to have some issues. These devices can fail over time or be broken if a mechanic leans on them accidentally. Not sure the model number. please help. I also cant seem to find the hood pin. I believe Valet remote car starters are made by Directed Electronics. Application on the connector terminals. Any experience with this starter that would help me? Hi, I recently had my Subaru into the dealer for some engine work. Most are simply untrue. Thanks for your time. like work out extra strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. Hi Mitch, I am the second owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla. My second remote that I have not used much still works fine (unlocking, locking starting etc). Hi Mitch, Also, there was a day when I pressed some buttons while remote was in my pocket and the truck started and did something funny. Hope you can still help. 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. Note: If the engine starts, then immediately stops for no apparent reason during a start cycle, it may be that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilization system (Anti-start). Thanks. ????? my 05 nissan maxima used to sound the horn and blink the lights when i locked the car and it would blink the lights when i unlocked it. It does this for start, lock, and unlock functions. I'm currently 12+ hours away from the shop that installed the system so thought I'd check here. Thanks Mike. Seems like if the car sits for a while I have this problem. However they are out of business now as it was bout 3 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. We do not offer that brand. My #1 button on my remote is damaged and stays in the down/depressed position. Likely is nothing major. Should I feed the starter with an individual cable from battery?, if so, which gauge should it be? Hi, Mitch, have you ever heard about starters that wont start when the weather reaches a certain temperature? Hi Jackie. Find the brand of the remote starter and google it. I remember a week before this happened I let the gas gauge go all the way until just about empty. A few days ago the remote start stopped working. starts and than dies. kills battery FAST. 10k ohms was too little car would crank over but immediately stop after starting. Whatsoever there is no electricity in da while car but jut the hazard ligth turns on Tell him/her to try remote starting it then when it fails to watch the break lights. I dont think you have anything to worry about. Thanks. Kill switch works like it should. Simply read your owners manual or call your installer for directions on how to revert the remoteback to car #1. Any help? Usually it's on the thicker wires coming from the unit. Just to add on, the issue has been diagnosed as a blown fusible link with the ignition, electronic brake and radiator fan fuses. Not likely a big issue to fix. I can lock and start my vehicle. Sometimes worked but most times didnt. Came about today, remote doesnt work. I can not program in the crank cycle time on this controller. Hi ,I have a valet 474t remote ,still works but have to press the bottoms really hard tomake it work and be at close range ,is thtis normal with time and get a replacement remote unit would do or anything else I can do to make it work better? The do-it-urself videos on you tube are great if you have four hands and a tool box to die for. The doors wont lock & unlock by remote either? Now my remote start wont work. Any idea what went wrong with my Autostart? The car starts just fine with the key. Its hard to say what your issue would be without more information. Pushing the brake without the key in the ignition doesnt kill the truck. Sorry I dont have a better answer. is there a way to reset it? Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with all of us out here on the Internet. We thought it might have to reactivate it through the remote by pressing button 1 & 4 for half a second but it doesnt register, no lights flash. Started car with remote start, got into car and dash board lights go on side mirrors that were pulled in wont go out radio not working. No one wants to take responsibility or can accurately diagnose the problem. There is not an easy answer to that and we would need to look at the vehicle to determine anything. Hi. Other times it starts just fine. I have a push button start that starts my car instead of a key. the remote start would start my truck then stop it 3 times before it quit trying. Thanks. If this is a simple issue that I can resolve by my self then i dont want to take an appointment. Is there a switch that may have shutdown automatically for safety when the vehicles hood was opened? 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. Also when started with key and then remote button pressed, key can be removed with vehecle still running as it should. Do I need to somehow re-sync the remote that had the dead(?) Can you please suggest any diagnostic or solutions. Im unsure of where the system was installed as this truck had 2 previous owners. The VW alarm is not an issue. I have a ridiculous issue. I dropped my remote at the store today, and the case opened enough for the little pin that holds the keychain to the remote to fall out. My starter remote only has one button. Can you help me? Im from the real north in Qubec, Canada. I have been trying to figure this out for a while. The back of the Compustar remote control shows you how to get your vehicle out of valet mode. Thank you, my 2011 ford escape the remote starter will lock the doors and and then just beeps 3 times please help bin fighting with it for weeks, I have a crimestopper remote starter on my Chrysler 300 M when temperature gets down to 10 degrees it will not start and keep running my car.Have replaced battery and had starter and alternator checked.The car starts fine with the key,only not using the starter.I have taken it back to dealer who installed numerous times they always blame it on car??? We have been using it for 3 years now. I like all of the points you have made. I changed the battery in my Rav-4 and now my auto car starter will not work. I would consult with the dealer and find out why. The guy at the install shop said that the lights flashing 15 time is a code, Is this true. My car started fine at work. I have an aftermarket remote in my 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac xlt. I would find a dealer in your area that offers that brand and consult with them. Any help will be appreciated. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it. Thanks. Any ideas? I have checked the gas cap is tight, Check engine light is off, it still have engine oil for next 3000 miles Battery in the remote is good as i am able to lock and unlock the car from good distance. Probably just needs reprogramming Take it back to where you bought it and they should be able to do that for you. I looked at the literature for my remote starter and they said one of the security features is that people used to smash out the tail lights and short out the broken light to defeat the system. Today it decided not to start for me, nor did the rear lights on the car come on as they normally do before it starts, etc. About a month later, i get the key fob. Today I went and started my car like normal using my arctic start 2w900fmr. First you will need to find out what make and model starter it is and then you will need to contact the manufacturer or the original installer to get programming instructions for the remote. Ive changed the battery and its not that. I have a compustar one. We do not sell Clifford alarms. Save $100 off your first Amazon Business purchase of $250. starts one more time, and then shuts off and doesnt try again. Contact the manufacturer and let them know what your situation is. 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. Thanks. Sounds like your unit is in valet mode. Remove Two screws, often hold the outside antenna, remove the screws I have a Clifford (Arrow 5) alarm with compustar starter. starterto it I had a problem with the battery and had to reset it my self. Over the past few months, when I press to start, the engine turns over(starter engages), but does not start. After researching and finally finding the proper transmitter, I was able to figure out the programming sequence (at least I think I have). Could this be because of the battery in van being changed? Hi! I went under the dash found the unit and pushed the reset button, still the same. I have a Auto Mate remote start fob that has just one button to start the car. 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. If I had to guess you have a vehicle that has a transponder key. Trunk has not worked for a long time. it worked fine for years, and now it is having issues. 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. Looking forward to a response. Car looked like it reacted to the switch, remote worked for the day. Also, when I put my key in to cross over into normal operations, an airbag light on dash remains illuminated, and oil pressure light flashes. We also do not offer the Viper brand in our store so i would not be able to help you with the 9 flashes error code. When it fails on all 3 tries, the controller is flashing the LED at 10 pulse counts. I then used the remote to keep the truck running then came back and inserted the key again then drove again. I let the car run for a minute and shut it down. You should contact the starter manufacturer or the bypass manufacturer to determine the proper programming procedure. My car battery went dead and I replaced it but now the remote start function wont work. HI, so after my battery died I managed to get the alarm to work but everything seems to be out of whack. Im happy to seek out so many helpful info right here in the publish, wed Thanks in advance. I am pretty sure the battery is up to snuff car starts very well when it does. Everything works fine but the trunk does not unlock. Im still having an issue with mine. help sos. Normally Open and Normally Closed. Thanks for the guide, most useful tool you put together to help out folks! These devices typically need to be programmed to your car. Nearly every call is the result of one of the situations below and iseasilysolved. Another tough one I suspect that you have an ignition switch issue Or a defective anti grid / starter kill circuit. Any ideas? Now that is cold again I decided to look into it. Is their a way to disable the remote start? Just bought car (no warrenty) the blue light was solid not flashing for few months for last few weeks been flashing constantly, car wont start at times wondering if this could be draining the battery or alternator. 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. Im wondering if it isnt power related. How can I fix this problem? Good luck. I dont have an idea what make or model of the remote is. My guess is that the transponder bypass needs to be reprogrammed. Sorry, but without having the vehicle here to look over I will be of little help. 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? This is a 2002 Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket Premier remote start system (dealer installed). I was playing around with the remote and I discovered a valet pamphlet in the papers I was throwing out. Before that, there was never an issue. The starter is mounted under your dash and it should have a name or model on it. Cause: It is rare, but does happen in most cases, this is caused by a dead battery in the vehicle or the battery having been disconnected when being serviced. It really is something that you will need to have someone take a look at. Then today my parking lights didnt come on when remote starting. Provided the system is aftermarket usually they have a system in place to tell you the error code. Different installers will chose different locations. How do I find out what brand my auto start is? I have a compustar 2 way remote and it works awesome! Half way BUT before it goes all the way on it shuts down In most cases, this is accomplished by a hood pin switch or a hood tilt switch. I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome article!! I got a aftermarket remote starter put on my Chrysler 300 about two years ago. 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. We would be happy to troubleshoot it for you if you live in our area, or we would recommend that you call a quality facility in your market. Make sure the starter has constant power and not switched power. Try reprogramming the remote to the system. Could the dodge dealer have caused this? My problem is my remote will not unlock my doors. If you pushed the button a few times it would finally activate to start and the same with the door locks you would hit the button like ten times then it would work. if this is an install that we did originally, please call us to set up an appointment for us to troubleshoot the issue at no charge. However, the remote still lock/unlock the car with hazard lights flashing. i have a 2000 ford f250 superduty the auto start on it is made by astroflex or astrostart. Thanks. I get one horn blast and then nothing. So i just unlocked the vehicle and the alarm went off i try to start it but it would turn on and the just shut off. But other times it goes through all 3 tries and shuts down. When I use the remote start I can see the radio light up like normal for a second then flash off to black. When i push the unlock button it unlocks all the doors instead. I would contact the manufacturer and see if they can help or refer you to a local dealer for assistance. the dealer that installed it is no longer in business. Now I go outside the car and hit the remote to start and it fires up like it should. However, I had an aftermaket remote car starter installed prior to me leaving and it recently stopped working /was deprogrammed( by accident??). I tried again three more times and nothing. I know he could have halted many areas. I have rectified that and now it works like new. Check to be sure your hood pin is in working order if equipped. Verify the main power and ground Make sure there are no wires rubbed raw Shorted wires or a poor ground could create issues like you describe. I would call the manufacturer or the nearest Astrostart dealer and see if they can help. EARL, i have a compustar cm 600 i have reprogrammed remotes (1w900fmr) when i hit any button i hear the click from under dash but nothing happens. If it's idatastart or compustar usually it's just 3 fuses all are clustered together and they all branch off from the main unit. Theresa, this is likely a programming issue. Andres, It sounds to me that the remote starter was put into diesel mode. I press go, the parking lights flash.. thats it. 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. We are THAT good! And then I show them what I did. He also said it was very possible that the incorrectly installed wire likely cause the actuators to short out. i had a mechanic work on the heater core, pullled down the steering column and dashboard. It could be any number of things. If so, any ideas where the wiring mix up could be? Why? Lately when I try to start it the lights flash and a click can be heard but nothing happens. I had a hand-me-down 1999 Toyota Camry LE that i totaled last year in the snow. 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