The manual states that this is due either to the hood pin being grounded (open hood) or a problem with the brake pedal input. The starter is mounted under your dash and it should have a name or model on it. I have a 2005 Ford Five Hundred and a dealership installed remote control for my car. not it only blinks the lights when i lock it but no horn and now it wont do anything when i unlock it no lights or anything why? So I tried to reprogram it myself (button 1 & 2, repeat, button 4) but it wouldnt get to the right option even though I kept tapping button 4 it wasnt registering to get to the right option. If that is not possible, I would contact the manufacturer. Then after it timed out, wouldnt start at all without me getting a jump. 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 other day my car died due to one of my kids pushing the interior light and leaving it on. And they told me that its fully charge ,, and my car still completely death please help me what can I do ?????? All the lights come on but it doesnt start. Cold weather would put more of a demand on the ignition circuit. I am writing to ask if you have any ideas for this situation, and hoping you wont say start over and buy a decent starter from a reputable dealer ?. We tried to replace remote battery but problem still persists. Check the fob, and it showed that it was in remote start running function. Then the car starts and runs for about 15 seconds then shuts off. Assuming a low or dying battery I took the battery out. Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. I start the car with the remote and the vehicle starts no problem, however there is no power to anything inside the vehicle. The remote was flashing so i just unlocked the car with my key and the alarm started going off and the car wont start. There is an issue with the Passlock bypass module. Hi Mitch. I have a Ford Explorer 2007, with a Viper 5904. When trying to start the car the engine only turns for a very quick duration, but doesnt seem to be long enough to start the car, so the car electronics turn on, but the car does not start. I bought the vehicle as used from a dealer. 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. How do I get the right remote to work with the existing system. Also only some of the radio controls on both the panel and the steering wheel work. Maybe it too just got old like myself and it doesnt want to work in the cold. When tried for a 3rd time the car wouldnt start remotely or with key. Im unsure of where the system was installed as this truck had 2 previous owners. RSS2514XR. Remote still locks/unlocks the doors, but no response from the remote start unit. Id recommend trying to locate a dealer who offers that product. Might be in valet mode. Its an Astrostart model RSS-5225. Again, this is very rare, but happens from time to time. This is a 2002 Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket Premier remote start system (dealer installed). Good luck. 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. Paige, what you really need to do it to go back to the store that installed it. It is possible that it was never hooked up. Ive sat in the car with everything off and tried the autostart. Typically, there are 4 programming spots for remotes in memory. So I went to a few places that installs these remote starters. ( the car NOT flash the lights with some error code as informed at the users manual). I have a push button start button that starts my car. I dont know if you will be able to help but I figured Id ask. It was doing weird things last week Also, how can I test if the hood pin is broken? Any thoughts? Youve saved me a great deal of frustration and money as wellthank you, Glad to help It is a common issue that we see a lot at the store here A lot of times, Ill hit the 2 buttons covertly while walking out to the customers car to see the issue. Then I hit the start button and it magically starts. Could just be a loose ground or power connection from the remote starter to the ignition harness. While most of these situations apply to any good remote car starter, we specifically discuss the causes and solutions for the Compustar brand. 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. What Im saying is the tune up did not imrove the running/health of the engine. Thank you so much for such a great article and making it so easy to read and understand. Regards. I found a 22k and that worked so used that between the brake pedal wire (12v when pressed) and the remote start unit which happens to be a coolstart RS900 V installed in a 2000 Suburban. 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. 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. Today, while out at a winery, the system bit the dust. Yesterday my vehicles battery went dead & since then my remote start fob wont do anything, ex- start car, lock/unlock doors including trunk. All I can say it just stopped working for some reason. Mitch, your information is wonderful but unfortunately didnt help me. The fob wont unlock the door and I would have to unlock the door with the key and hit the brake to get the cluster gauges to unfreeze and the parking lights to turn off. Car itself starts fine with key. I have a 2008 Ford Expedition that came with factory keyless entry & alarm with PATS as well. I now have a 2002 Infiniti G20 and Ive spent few days wiring it all up into that car. So, Directed and the dealer stopped communicating with me. I have an autostart remote starter and my remote stopped working last saturday, no lights, no reaction whatsoever. My wifes car has the astrostart remote start keyless entry system in it. Short of that, I think that you should contact Compustar directly. Hi- My remote starter is CM-800 (brain). Your best bet is take it back to your installer and have them take a look at it. When I hold the VEH button it shows that it is cnnected to the car but the other buttons will not respond. Have you got a simple fix for this? Got an Astrostart auto starter. Any answer we would offer would be a pure guess. Lately when I try to start it the lights flash and a click can be heard but nothing happens. The last owner has installed auto-start in it and was working fine. While it is possible that your original installer is correct, I believe a more likely scenario is improper installation. I would recommend that you locate the local Viper dealer in your market and see if they can help you. Thanks. I can still hear sound it just doesnt have a display. I could be way off on this one Unfortunately, I have to recommend that you re-visit you dealer with this issue. Even if Ive been driving the car for an hour and try and auto start it it still fails. Is it possible that the system needs to be reset? 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. 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. Denver Colorado And the unlock and lock work but it doesnt unlock the actual door, Wen I start my car it start. 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. When I press the button to lock the doors I get 3 beeps and the display shows me my hood is open. thanks I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with remote start from the factory. I have a Compustar remote . I had gone an entire year without it and was planning to replace it so I wouldnt have another cold Canadian winter. I have a compustar 2 way remote and it works awesome! and then tries to start it with the key, it will start. The vehicle is to old to have its own security system to shut off the pump. Hope you can still help. Hi, my name is Alfonso, I have a question, I just installed a Viper Alarm/Remote start system on my car, everything works fine but when I remote start the car and I open the drivers door, the door makes like 4 ticking sounds, is this normal???? I managed to reprogram the remote successfully, but now it only locks and unlocks the doors. Best advice is to check with your installer. When I push my start button to remote start my jeep, it starts up and everything by remote. My first thought is to replace the batteries in the remote. Viper Model, 4X06, Start by remote gives running lights but does not turn over engine. However, when I hit the stop button to shut the engine down for the night, it didnt respond at all. Now it will not remote start unless I get a few feet away from the vehicle. If not, I would make sure that it is not in valet mode This is set differently with different Makes of remote starters so you would have to check your owners manual If that does not solve the issue, I would contact the place that installed it and see what they have to say about it I doubt that it is anything major. I hadnt used the remote starter for about 6 months, tried it today, did not start but 4 ways started flashing. I have 98 Silverado with a Valet 551R that was installed in 99. Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, manual transmission with NO power locks or anti-theft. The lights flash and horn beeps but it wont lock or unlock. Now you can control your vehicle's locks, security system, remote start system, and trunk release with your cell phone. With the key in I can start it an turn off the key and it still runs, but the gauges do shut off. BUT NOTHING on that set does anything. I dont know if maybe my kids grabbed the remote and put the car into an unresponsive mode. Check your crank time. I have a remote starter , was working fine and then one day everything just stopped working. It was installed by the previous owner. Before that, there was never an issue. The door lock/unlock works but if I press the remote start the car starter kicks in and right back out, the key will not start the car and the Passlock (car/lock) light flashes. Help, Ive tried all the trouble shooting suggestions in the manual & nothing works. I would highly recommend that you find a Compustar dealer close to you and set up a troubleshooting appointment. Does sound starter related based on the info you provided. So i am having trouble trying to get my remote start to work. Too bad you are so far away from me. Thank you. Remote installers are adamant it is not the autostart and Ive had it into Toyota 3 times for electrical evaluation and 2 new batteries and the problem still exists! The previous owner does not know how to disable this function. DO you have any idea what it could be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Founder of Mobile Edge, technology geek, author, ethical businessperson, avid landscaper, CrossFit enthusiast, master of 3 very cool cats, and very happily married. You seemed very knowledgeable so I was hoping for a possible starting point. Stacy, unfortunately, we are not familiar with that brand. It came with no transmitter. I would stop using the remote starter until you can get this to a professional for service. I have a cool start remote starter and just changed the battery in the remotes. Other times it starts just fine. When I start using remote starter, the heater or heated seats do not come on. Yesterday my friends and I were at the lake I pushed the lock button and asked one of them to check if it was locked they said know after the door had opened really confused i pushed it again nothing he then said just lock it from the inside i did while walking there i told him about the shady figure acroos from us in his car looking at our car he said to think nothing of it after words we went to dairy queem for some food and my car door locked with the switch again, I was told that I had to buy a complete new set up. Dealer added a Vioer 5301. I tried your wayand low and behold! Unfortunately the remote start button only makes the vehicle beep twice. 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. The lights on the car do not go on or flash or blink we when press the auto start button. Whats my next step? Someone told me I may have hit a button by mistake. I bought from Visions should I just take it there since its still under warranty? I dont know what the problem is. I replaced them but I still have the same problem, will not unlock or lock doors or start vehicle. (started with the key) but kills the engine (after activation) when i remove the key. The primary remote for the first car does not control the 2nd vehicle. The location of the hood pin can vary from vehicle to vehicle. Likely not a big issue. Its a 526L box, Can I just unhook it cause it went bad and I have no remote and now my car will not start . no lights no nothing. If you have dual batteries, i would disconnect the neg terminal on both of them. It works pretty good during the day but would not work early morning (when I need it most). Installed it myself. Is there anyway to reset the alarm/panic mode manually without the remote? I went to remove any stickers or debris from the windshield itself and removed the antenna for a remote starter. 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