I have a Autostart 2472 installed in my Acura MDX. I have the exact same issue. Most of the time, any situations that do come up can be solved by following the advice above. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. Any ideas. They do lock and unlock the doors, but when I hit lock, the horn no longer blasts with it. They redid some wiring and then try to tell me they rain it through there machine and my battery needs to be replaced. The installer says that option isnt available for my 2005 Honda Accord Sedan. I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring with a CoolStart Remote Starter. Perhaps something as simple as the remotes losing programming Contact your installer and set up an appointment to have it looked at. thanks its freezin in ft mac brrr. Give them a call and see what they can tell you. We have done dozens of installs on your vehicle throughout the years (today marks 22 years that we have been in business) and have not had issues. So i tried starting the key and it would not start, but all the lights and icons lit up. I have a 2012 Ford Focus my command start button is by itself so its not on the same key at the ignition key and what happens with mine is that I hold the button for the 5 seconds I was told or until it honks and then starts up however mine honks then when it should start it just honks again and doesnt start up help ?? My dealership who installed wants to charge me several hours of labour and just replace parts instead of figuring it out. There is no owners manual in the vehicle but from what I can tell it is a Valet 562T model with a 474T remote (looks like this: http://images10.newegg.com/ProductImageCompressAll300/82-752-006-02.jpg). However if the vehicle is shut off for more than 20min. John, that could be any of a number of things, many of which would not be a major issue (Though a few could be) I would recommend that you go to Compustar.com and use their dealer locator to find your nearest dealer. Could you explain better where this switch on that Box under dash is located to find? When I press it the car sounds like its going to start, even the radio comes on, but instead of starting it beep 4 times. It sounds to me like there was a mistake made during installation or you have a blown fuse. hust bought a new battery I start the car with the remote and the vehicle starts no problem, however there is no power to anything inside the vehicle. My auto start has a slight problem. Viper Model, 4X06, Start by remote gives running lights but does not turn over engine. Stacy, unfortunately, we are not familiar with that brand. I cant do anything it just flashes no signal. Id guess it is an issue with programming. I haves 95 geo prizm and hooked up a compustar remote Tuesday I went to start my car and I saw the lights turn on and fade off. Roy, outside of what we have offered in this article, the only advice that I would have is to take it back to the dealer or find a local installer who can troubleshoot it for you. And immediately the starter drained my battery and Ive had to get several jumps because of it. If you are having problems with the vehicle when trying to start it with the key, the first thing that I would do is to correct that issue. the Viper remote start/car alarm was working just fine until this weekend. Nearly every call is the [], [] My Remote Car Starter Stopped Working Don T Panic | Read more (please allow pop-up for new tab) [], [] remote start fob has become damaged or lost its programming. The guy at the install shop said that the lights flashing 15 time is a code, Is this true. Fiddle with the switch tonight, starts working again. Hey Mitch, I have an Astrostart in my 2006 Jeep Grand. My original remote does close and open the car with lights and sound ok. Unfortunately, we do not sell that brand. I replaced them but I still have the same problem, will not unlock or lock doors or start vehicle. Is there a procedure for this? Held in the button until it flashed, pressed the button 5-7 times, horn sounded, lights flashed, doors locked, etc I can press the remote and the doors lock/unlock fine. I read your post but there is no valet mode on the starter, it is strictly start or stop. Because all was well even after the oil change up until this moment when the car was parked for about an hour. More info: I replaced the vehicle battery last year with no trouble afterwards, also the remote battery is fine as the green light flashes rapidly when any button is pressed, as normal. How do I find out what brand my auto start is? The keyless entry doesnt work either. Thank you. I can only unlock the door manually and as soon as I open the door, the alarm goes off until I put the key in the ignition and start the car? The car was in perfect working order. Sorry I dont have a better answer. Is it possible they had to disable the master switch in order to install the autostart. Founder of Mobile Edge, technology geek, author, ethical businessperson, avid landscaper, CrossFit enthusiast, master of 3 very cool cats, and very happily married. Then reconnect and try to start the truck with the key. These terms relate to a relay. I followed your guide and found it was in valet mode. SOLUTION, fix: However, if I try it later during the day it can start up without any problem. I also cant seem to find the hood pin. Had same issue with remote starter only going into ACC. Whats my next step? The trucks battery went flat a few months ago from lack of use but the command start did work fine after it was charged. 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. What does lock NO lock NC and common mean. Good luck. I remember a week before this happened I let the gas gauge go all the way until just about empty. After messing with it for a while I figured out that to make the car start I have to manually switch on the running lights and then press the start button on the remote; at which point the engine will turn over and operate normally, then I turn off the running lights manually and the car runs for the predetermined time. It does act like it tries too and by that I mean that it will act like it has a dead battery in the truck. A week ago I had a Compustar installed in my 2003 Saturn Ion. Do you know how I can make the spare remote forget the first car? Im just wondering if the installer just doesnt want to anything else or I do have to live with the way its setup. The hood pin we cannot find. Not much you are going to do to fix that if I am correct. I recently had my remote starter taken out of my Tahoe and installed in the Silverado. I will go to the dealer and see what they say and will let you know; (just for the heck of the matter). a day later it would not start at all It only starts in that mode and I dont know why. I am at a loss as the place who installed the remote starter it is no longer there. 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. All the other functions in the control works well and if I turn on the car with the keys, not have any problem. What Im saying is the tune up did not imrove the running/health of the engine. Can I reset it? Still, no car lights or horn honk when we try anything. AAA came out and tested the battery and the battery is fine. Wow that is a strange one I have run into that and interestingly enough, replacing the battery is usually the solution. Glad it worked out for you! Hope you can still help. Best of luck and happy holidays! Any help would be great. Eventually I must have hit something right for it to turn off but the alarm went off for about four-five minutes. Was rewired and works like a charm now. it started the truck earlier. Which is a pain when I only want to get into the trunk and have to remember to relock the doors. Ive read the manual and it says related to Engine On. I got Pontiac G 5 2007 with factory remote starter installed. The blower fan, radio, lights etc do not turn on or anything. battery in car died and sat for 2 days after installing a new battery remote doesnt work. There is a compustar receiver fastened inside the windshield behind the rear view window. Once you determine that, I would contact that companys tech support. Other thank that, it would need to be looked at. Up to $1,500 in total credits. I recently changed the battery of the carand the remote starter was working fine for a few weeks. Lately the car will start remotely then the engine cuts out within 1-2 seconds. Yes. I have a 2002 Honda Civic. So now Im on the hunt with the manufacturer to try to get an OEM remote. I have an AST Ultra XR remote car starter. I have a Prestige APS 998, when I remote start it the blower motor does not come on until I put the key in the ignition ans turn to run. Check to be sure your hood pin is in working order if equipped. While there is no way for me to tell without first looking at your vehicle, everything you have written points to improper installation. Thanks in advance. Thanks. I tried again three more times and nothing. I could be wrong since I am not able to inspect it myself, but Id bet that Im right! Always go to the original installer if possible with issues. I called my father in law and 30minutes later he arrived only to turn on the car as if nothing happened. I changed the battery in the remote . the security light flashes when i try to start the car with the key. Please help.! They should be able to determine if the remote starter is causing any type of current draw on your system. I have a 2010 nissan titan that turns over with remote but will not start. Save $100 off your first Amazon Business purchase of $250. 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. My dad recently died and left me his Suburban. My best guess is that this is not related to your remote car starter. I tried replacing the batteries in my transmitter, but its the same story. I knew there was a remote start installed on the vehical, however I used it maybe 3 times since Ive had this vehicle. The box and remote are original to each other and the box doesnt have any other controllers #Stumped, im having a difficulty with that same series 2100 2106u remote i just got it programmed to a 2003 trailblazer and the starter wants 2 turn over but it doesnt u got any pointers, and when i check for reset to turn switch 3 times turn key on push brake release turn on off/ turn twice and third time leave on then program key fob. Now, my car is hot in the winter morning (like 35 degree below)!! It was working perfectly fine until I had to take out the aftermarket stereo I had installed out for warranty work. 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. Mobile Edge is a retail store located in Lehighton, PA. We ask that you only request an estimate if you are able and willing to bring your vehicle to our facility here in Pennsylvania for installation. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Please note that certain other brands will have a kill switch under the dash that will also accomplish this. 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. 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. The fob that I was using got destroyed by me being stupid. I contacted Directed (Viper) and explained the situation. the remote starter informs me system is OK by a single audible beep inside the cab. Vehicle sat for close to two months not running, battery completely died. I would recommend that you locate the local Viper dealer in your market and see if they can help you. .. Ive changed the battery and its not that. It now will start the car using the remote and all the lights blink on the car as they are suppose to, and the horn chirps once when I hit lock. There is nothing new I the car no service lights or anything. Remote start failed after three attempts. I have unhooked the battery for 1/2 hr. Best advice is to check with your installer. What Gives? Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. The battery went dead in my remote and now, after replacing the AAA battery in the remote it wont work. That will need to be done at a dealer. Its worked like a charm for all of these years. Usually waiting a period of time will solve this issue.. do not trust your vehicle to the lowest bidder. I have a remote starter on my car, that my boyfriend bought online, and then took it to an installer for the installation. Some remote starters have a voltage cut off which will cause issues if the battery voltage drops below a certain level - depending on the remote starter. When I push my start button to remote start my jeep, it starts up and everything by remote. 09-05-2015 Toronto got freezing rain yesterday so bad that his washer fluid spray nozzles froze, so I . 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. Its about 3 years old got it put in the car by ford before I bought the car off the lot. I bought a 2009 Pontiac G6 that has an automate remote starter. Mobile edge is proud to offer Compustar at our facility in Lehighton, PA. Browse Compustar remote car starters here. Check your crank time. No problem. When it fails on all 3 tries, the controller is flashing the LED at 10 pulse counts. Check the accessories and the starter wire should be cheap and easy to swap it if you don't have a warranty from where it was installed. When I tried to start the truck, it would not turn over or attempt to start. Is it possible to have this starter to only start the car? And they told me that its fully charge ,, and my car still completely death please help me what can I do ?????? Two months ago we bought a 2013 Nissan Sentra. All I can say it just stopped working for some reason. Mike, That is a tough one. It might be very simple to fix. All the doors unlock then the trunk opens. When I press the button to lock the doors I get 3 beeps and the display shows me my hood is open. Good luck. Could this be from the installation not having the wires put back in place properly? My car starter works again thanks to this article!! Is there a way to reset it or make it work again. I have Pontiac Grand Prix 99 bought a year ago. The check engine light came on about the same time that stopped working right. glad I could help and that your system is working! I was driving along and the fob started chirping. 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. My limitied troubleshooting ability leads me to believe that the driver side door pin is not being recognized (no dome lights when opening drivers door but works on passengers, back door lock does not auto unlock on drivers side like it does on passenger side) Also, door chime doesnt ring anymore if lights are full on with key out when you open door, and the car no longer honks horn when you double lock. Glad you found it helpful! Yesterday I went to a store n I came out n tried to start my car with the key n it wouldnt start. BTW the dealership wanted over a $1000 to fix it! My car used to say started for 15 minutes but now it only stays on for about one minute (I believe I noticed the change after I got a new remote start controller). 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? I do not know the type as this is a second hand vehicle i just purchased. Pushed a few buttons.no resluts. I used the fob to start and it worked but the dash keeps saying that it is waiting for remote 2. i have a astrostart on my 2013 toyota tundra and it worked fine until i took in to some work done on it, now the remote start keeps giving me code 13, if i put the key in the ignition and push the autostart it starts my truck just fine and will stay on if i take the key out but it will not start if the key not in the ignition when i push the button. the doors With the remote anymore Any ides? Let me know what city you are near and perhaps I know someone in your area that can help. Be sure that you are pressing the Lock and Trunk buttons at precisely the same time and only for a half a second. Thanks Since 1994, Mobile Edge in Lehighton has been a specialist in mobile electronics, and one of our growing categories ismotorcycle audio. I bought the vehicle as used from a dealer. Which by the way cost around 400 per door to repair! I hope this helps you And thanks for your service to our country! In any case, this is rare with higher-end remote starters. Also, when I use the remote to lock or unlock the dorrs, it does do that on the car, but no tail lights flash in response, and horn does not honk once, like it used to. My compustar remote is a 2WG9R-SP. The red alarm light does appear to be functioning appropriately. Awesome to see this thread alive after so long. didnt even know it was autostart equipped! Any further away, and it wont work. Mechanic friend brought the diagnostic software tool to read any codes it might be throwing, but nothing is being picked up. Learn more at our resource centre. 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