This time of the year rarely a week goes by that we dont get a call from someone stating that their remote car starter stopped working. 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. I have an 09 Malibu, remote start will make lights flash and start engine but immediatly dies! Will, it is possible that there is some interaction with the factory security system. I dont know if there is suppose to be a power light on that? I have numbers on my key pob and says its datastart but cant find nothing on it? Thanks for this great site. My remote car starter stopped working. lock/unlock features are working and same result with both remotes. Any pointers? I wish I could have been of better help. Good luck with your problem It shouldnt be anything major! 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). Let me know how you made out. I cant explain why the remote is no longer unlocking. Thank you. My best guess is that this is not related to your remote car starter. I did research on the web and figured out if I turned the ignition switch from off to the run postion a few times I could get the LED light to flash again but autostart still does not work. Is there a way to open it without breaking it? Mitch, Find out what model you have and then Google how you put it in and out of valet mode. The starter is mounted under your dash and it should have a name or model on it. the Viper remote start/car alarm was working just fine until this weekend. It might have to do with the factory security or transponder Leaning toward the secuirty.I would call your installer. Installed it myself. Ethan, what you are describing is odd. Please consult with the folks that sold you the remote starter and replacement remote. I have a 2002 Honda Civic. After work I made sure my parking plug was working. I hit the lock button, then I did it again to hear the horn, then I pushed the remote start twice and it worked. Any experience with this starter that would help me? 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. I was told that I had to buy a complete new set up. We have not had any service done on the car. The guy at the install shop said that the lights flashing 15 time is a code, Is this true. Did the Compustar remote EVER pop the trunk? Someone told me I may have hit a button by mistake. 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. Ive been trying to work on this by myself but there seems to be no real, valuable help. The big thing is, it only cranks for 0.5 seconds(When it fails). Since you did work under the hood, the first thing tI would check is to make sure that the tach sense wire is still connected. Securely purchase a Mobile Edge Gift Card with PayPal or any major credit card. i am not sure what the problem could be. 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? trunk hatch goes crazy randomly. Symptoms: Pressing ANY button on the remote results in no response from vehicle, only red lights on remote. 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. i have a 2005 chrysler 300 3.5L pressing my remote starter twice makes my vehicles lights blink7-8 times ,vehicle doesnt do anything if i press it again does the same and doesnt start vehicle can anyone help please. I no longer live in the province in which the starter was installed so I cant go back to the installer. The doors wont lock & unlock by remote either? I have a hornet alarm/remot start on my jeep but for some reason when i got to start the truck it dont do nothing And the brake light on my dash lights up. Any help will be greatly appreciated as I will be home and just a few weeks and need to have it on the road. Not sure the model number. Hi, all I have a remote starter installed on my car already. I have to press the remote start button once than vehicle starts this happens on the first start of the day and when its cold out. Any help is good help. That is the only advice that I can offer, Im sorry. I dont have an idea what make or model of the remote is. I can start my car in the igition but confused why it wont start with the remote. Hi Mitch My batteries went totally dead on my 2008 Ford F250 Diesel and since then my AST 2way Fm remote start wont function. Thanks. 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. This just happened to my remote start this weekend Car starts fine manually but wont start by remote, like its not cranking long enough Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed to mixedguy@gmail.com Thanks folks! The back of the Compustar remote control shows you how to get your vehicle out of valet mode. Some final advice: When you are choosing a remote car starter and installer, do not trust your vehicle to the lowest bidder and be sure to get it installedwhereyou bought it! My compustar S028956 remote start turns over 3 times than stops. The car is a 98 jetta volkswagon, automatic. Karie, Id love to help on this, but for something like you are describing, there are way too many variables You really need to go back to the shop that installed it and have them do a troubleshoot on it. Over the past few months, when I press to start, the engine turns over(starter engages), but does not start. Why doesnt my vehicle start without the key in ignition when I remote start. You situation, unfortunately, is exactly what can happen when a remote starter is bought at one place and installed in another.. And you get stuck in the middle.. I had to get a new fob when I was mugged and my key was in my purse 2 days ago. There is no way for me to diagnose you issue with the information provided. All buttons on fob are not stuck . The other day my car died due to one of my kids pushing the interior light and leaving it on. I have a backup fob that was never programmed. After doing that, now my remote starter will turn the vans engine on, but the heater does not come on. If it is aftermarket, it is likely that the accessory circuit is not tied in properly. I have a Compustar Pro G4 starter in my car. Kill switch works like it should. We do not offer that brand. My remote only starts my vehicle when Im either in the car or right beside it. The manual states that this is due either to the hood pin being grounded (open hood) or a problem with the brake pedal input. Completely at a loss why its not communicating any longer. I mostly agree with Tom, but with one important difference. I checked the fuses and they are fine and the module is getting power. Hi Mitch! Lately the car will start remotely then the engine cuts out within 1-2 seconds. I have a 2007 chevy impala with a artic start 2 way remote start,when I press my remote to start the vehicle I get a steady red led flashing on the remote,it wont allow me to unlock or lock the doors either,any suggestions?thanks! I had a hand-me-down 1999 Toyota Camry LE that i totaled last year in the snow. Glad it worked out for you! makes click noises under glove box. Now you can control your vehicle's locks, security system, remote start system, and trunk release with your cell phone. When they added the Viper, they disabled the factory key fob remotes for the doors. remote is in working order. The dealer is on the other side of the Country. no lights no nothing. If your remote start is integrated with your cars alarm system, then another possibility is that the alarm system has been triggered and is [], Your email address will not be published. The remote worked fine until last winter when travelling to London. I bookmarked it. Thanks for the excellent post. Very tough to diagnose that without taking a look at the vehicle. Give them a call and see what they can tell you. Hi Jackie. Interesting! 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. The mechanic has not been able to recreate the problem. I checked it was not in valet mode. Valet remote start model 552T starts my 96 exployer for about 5 seconds and then shuts off, why? I have a Compustar CM6200 installed in 2013 Tundra, and a Firstech FTX1400-AM One Way remote. I have verified that the fuel pump is not cycling. I plan to take it back to the dealer to have them fix whatever the problem is, i just want to have an idea of the issue before i go back in. Any suggestions? my daughters Prostart 6 purchased and installed by Canadian Tire last year on her 08 Honda civic has recently started acting funny. The transmitter is a 2-way four button with LCD screen. When I remote start the truck it starts, one minute after it stops and re starts again, stops one minute later and remains stopped. Starts o.k. This is definitely something that you would want to take to a professional, particularly one that installs that brand Best of Luck. the blue light also stopped flashing. Any suggestions? I have a cool start remote starter and just changed the battery in the remotes. We didnt get manuals for the car or the remote. I have a 2004 avalanche pickup with a Valet 562T Remote start. Best, Jerry. Is it possible to have this starter to only start the car? The cars engine will try to start, but it sounds as if it isnt getting enough gas to the engine, or the ignition is not turning long enough for the car to start. My dealership who installed wants to charge me several hours of labour and just replace parts instead of figuring it out. the remote starter informs me system is OK by a single audible beep inside the cab. Im interested to hear what you find. I am wondering if the remote needs re-programming or there is a different issue. a day later it would not start at all Questions about insurance for your new home? I have a 06 F150 with an autostart as2501. Hello just want to see if you could tell me why my remote does start the car well actually when I hit the starter the lights come on but will not try to start it could you tell me what maybe wrong thank you very much all i did was change the alternator. I just recently started tinting. Many remote car starter remote controls have the ability to start two vehicles. 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. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds also? My car starts first thing every morning and wont remote start afterwards, meaning I drove it to the store and try to start and it tries to run but doesnt. Looking for a credit card? If I open the door and press the button on the dash to start, The car fires up. I hope this helps. I think my problem is with the hood pin and will be looking at it later today! I have a remote starter on my car, that my boyfriend bought online, and then took it to an installer for the installation. 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. 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. Then after it timed out, wouldnt start at all without me getting a jump. Rosalia, You really are going to need to take this to a professional. Regards Simply read your owners manual or call your installer for directions on how to revert the remoteback to car #1. I have a 2011 Silverado. Im wondering if it isnt power related. I would take the vehicle to a specialist in remote starters and have them rule out the remote starter as the problem. Without knowing the brand, there is little that I can do. I looked around the web at different blogs, and found a similar problem. Tough one Im assuming that the power door lock work when you press the switch on the door? Please go to the shop where you had it installed and they should be able to diagnose it for you. Any good remote car starter should have some form of valet mode. Any ideas or suggestions? Always go to the original installer if possible with issues. Four buttons on the remote lock,unlock,start and trunk. 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