Recently for no reason, the car starter stopped working, so response what so ever. I would take the vehicle to a specialist in remote starters and have them rule out the remote starter as the problem. If so, any ideas where the wiring mix up could be? You seemed very knowledgeable so I was hoping for a possible starting point. I have a Honda Accord 2005, got the remote with the car from the dealer, has been working fine until two weeks ago, when I press the button to start, the car tries a couple of times, but the car wont start. Good luck! My educated guess is that perhaps your battery in your vehicle died for an extended period of time (while in London?) 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. The VW alarm is not an issue. I just tried the passive, mode, which on mine is LOCK + TRUNK UNLOCK. 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. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Hi, I recently had my Subaru into the dealer for some engine work. No door chime, no dings about the seat belt, and the radio is dead no lights, no nothing. Different installers will chose different locations. i have a valet 551 remote in my 01 dodge ram truck , worked great ! So i had to leave the vehicle there. I tried to contact the place that installed it but I think they thought I was nuts. I recentky bought a 2001 chrysler sebring sedan LX, and it has an AstroStart remote starter in it. My guess is that you have some type of transponder bypass included with your remote starter installation. On a 2007 Honda Accord. I have now put a new pro start in and it now has done the same thing. Any ideas? I thought that PATS was a separate system than the alarm that I have to set and sounds off when there is a forced entry. What buttons on the key fob should I hit to remote start the car? Any possible solutions or ideas will be greatly appreciated!!! I have the exact same issue. Im away in Europe and unable to turn my ignition all the way up! 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. Causes: A combination of buttons were accidentally pressed, which put the remote in second-car mode. Any suggestions? I was driving along and the fob started chirping. Looking forward to a response. I looked under the dash and it just says the fcc numbers. but then it will run the starter again and grind. I have a Ford Escape XLT Yr. 2008 that has a autostart remote. Is that correct? Have you run across this one? thanks. any ideas? Don't have an account? When you press the remote you can hear a click but it wont start. Came about today, remote doesnt work. If the temperature warms up however it always starts like it always did. No one wants to take responsibility or can accurately diagnose the problem. Thank you so much for such a great article and making it so easy to read and understand. I dont know if maybe my kids grabbed the remote and put the car into an unresponsive mode. We didnt get manuals for the car or the remote. I have a remote with a single press button (key diagram) and no other buttons on this remote. I recently bought a pre-owned 2010 Chrysler Town & Country that has a factory installed remote start. Following some basic work done on the steering wheel at the dodge dealer, the remote starter stopped working. it does lock and at night you can see led lights on even the door panel lights where you adjust seat, mirrors driver 1&2. Any idea what went wrong with my Autostart? Installed it myself. Symptoms: Pressing ANY button on the remote results in no response from vehicle, only red lights on remote. But I feel these people have been screwing me over all this time instead of admitting its just not working in hopes of keeping a good reputation. the security light flashes when i try to start the car with the key. Remote Starter engine cranks but wont start, Display posts from previous: All postsLast dayLast 7 daysLast 2 weeksLast monthLast 3 months6 MonthsLast year, Sort by AuthorPost time Ive tried to find a solution in the owners manual, but unfortunatly, its french and although I can read it and write, there is nothing in there that seems to have anything to do with the remote starter. I purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer that appears to have an Omega Easy Start remote. It really is something that you will need to have someone take a look at. Since this all stared, I have gotten a tune up and new battery. Once it died i changed the battery in the remote starter, but i cant get it to work. Now, my car is hot in the winter morning (like 35 degree below)!! Thanks, Amish. Helpp i dont know whats wrong!! thank you so much for any feedback.. you are so helpful. But after 5-6 seconds go by, the engine shits off. I can lock and unlock the car, as well as pop the trunk from the key chain, but the car will not start. After work I made sure my parking plug was working. battery almost dead. It took a couple tries to get it to indicate it was out, but now the system is working fine the car is starting by remote and it is due to your trouble shotting guide, which saved me from having to pay to have it looked at.. Be sure that it is in the on position. My #1 button on my remote is damaged and stays in the down/depressed position. Thank you. found the problem today and it did have to do with the wiring. Im getting crank fails. like work out extra strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. new cam sensor. I want to just program a remote start remote to my car 300 touring..is it possible to do so. Why cant the factory key fobs be used to open the doors. Before the parking lights came on, then go off while starting, then come back on when car starts. Richard, you have a LOT of things going on there. I would recommend that you contact the dealer directly. Any thoughts? It could be any of a number of things. We own a 2004 Honda Odessey and had a remote starte/entry installed when we purchased the car. Ive got a remote starter by auotstar model AS-1725 SH. The red light on fob flashes none stop . It can open and close the doors still tho. I then went to unlock my car at door and the alarm went off and I am unable to shut it off. Much appreciated. Question on an Avital 4103 that stopped starting the car (2008 Honda Accord). I have to pull the ignition fuse to stop the engine. Dealer that installed it is also gone. SOLUTION, fix: Im wondering if it isnt power related. I changed the battery in my Rav-4 and now my auto car starter will not work. As with ANY product, installation is critical. Thanks, Dennise. The start button on the remote starter doesnt start the car again. It worked flawlessly until about a year and a half ago. There is a compustar receiver fastened inside the windshield behind the rear view window. Take it to your nearest Compustar dealer and they should be able to get it out of diesel mode for you. Same problem. I went home grabbed my spare FOB and that did not unlock/disarm the alarm. When I try to start the car, it beeps once which after a few seconds should start but then it beeps again 4 times and done. If you get a quality remote car starter installed by a professional installer, you will minimize your odds of having problems. I have a ridiculous issue. I could be way off on this one Unfortunately, I have to recommend that you re-visit you dealer with this issue. 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 had no idea that it had a safety switch, thought it was just for the hood lamp. I bought our Atlas 2 months ago. SuperSaiks said: I inserted the key in the alarm reset iginition in the glove box of the viper turning left and right and then restarted the viper and now the viper starts right up. It kind of sucks because its not ideal but at least I can have my car running with the keys in it. Hope this helps someone. I dont know what #2 button people are writing about; I dont have two buttons, I only have one. Try doing the button press procedure without starting the car. 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. After doing that, now my remote starter will turn the vans engine on, but the heater does not come on. 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. Hi Mitch, I came across your topic and it helped me last time when my remote starter went into valet mode. 09 Accord Compustar, doors lock and unlock. I spoke with the installers (over the phone) and they did not tell me your great 1/2 second rule. 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. However if the vehicle is shut off for more than 20min. 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. Or if that might need a battery? While I cannot give you any specific advice about your problem, I 100% disagree with your dealer. Ive tried changing the batteries in the remotes as well as reprogramming, but nothing helps. I got it starting fine now with the remote but now I can not unlock or lock Hey folks, My buddy's remote starter with bypass is having an issue. Any suggestions?? So its transmitting a signal. I do not have a manual for my cool start remote starterI had it installe in November of 2001.I lost the remote 6 months ago,so I went back to where I bought it and they were more than happy to replace it. I believe Valet remote car starters are made by Directed Electronics. please help. I have a compustar pro, worked when I bought the car,but was seldom used, now when I try to start the i have a compustar 1WSHR-1600. Remote apparatus installed in dash on drivers side is clicking away madly during this behavior, like a switch being turned on and off. Feel free to drop in with the vehicle if you are in our area. My car remote stopped working instantly, usually when i press lock unlock or start button , it do sound and car got started or got lock unlock but i now i dont now what happen when i press any button , i see some action on remote screen like lock unlock and battery flashing but now it wont start and neither lock unlock the car, please advise me.Its Astrostart 2 way. Can you help me out or do I have to go to the dealership to fix this problem. I used one more than the other quite a bit so I believe the batteries died. We are stuck. Can you help me? I put the key in the ignition and put the truck in gear. My remote alarm starter stopped working over night? Yesterday I went to a store n I came out n tried to start my car with the key n it wouldnt start. Ive had a few suggestions but nothings worked. I bought the vehicle as used from a dealer. With key engine turns on no problem. CIBC Spring 2023 Credit card offers, [TD Direct Investing] Any thoughts? When I press the button to lock the doors I get 3 beeps and the display shows me my hood is open. There is nothing new I the car no service lights or anything. https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/. Thank you. I was facing him directly when this occured. The blue LED that always blinking in the car (on the receiver) is not. 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. Ive tried all the trouble shooting suggestions in the manual & nothing works. My remote for the starter fell apart the other day and I accidentally pushed a bunch of buttons trying to put it back together and I guess I must have activated the panic or alarm mode. TODAYI get the remote start to work no problem. The little transponder beacon that sits above the rear view mirror no longer flashes, and the wide body plastic fuse attached to the remote start unit hasnt blown. I bought the car in 2004, it is a 1999 Pontiac grandam. I just put a new battery in my 2008 chev impala, now my remote car starter does not want to work. Other than that, I would suggest locating a good Compustar dealer and having them do a diagnostic. Any pointers? Copyright 2023 Mobile Edge, 52 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Lehighton, PA, 18235- Privacy Policy - website by 1sixty8 media, inc. I have made sure that the Honda is alarm is off when leaving the vehicle. I had to get a new fob when I was mugged and my key was in my purse 2 days ago. When pressingstart, parking lights flash 5 times and nothing happens. the truck battery is ok. Double check all of your wiring and connections. But that too didnt work. There are a lot of myths surrounding remote car starters. There is no way for me to diagnose you issue with the information provided. I would check the manual or contact your installer. I let the car run for a minute and shut it down. Lately when I try to start it the lights flash and a click can be heard but nothing happens. i came upon your site by chance and I am glad I did. I would go back to the shop that installed it and asked them to take a look. Maybe your car starter is draining your battery, Id check that first. While it is possible that your original installer is correct, I believe a more likely scenario is improper installation. Here is the BUT. Please refer to your owners manual for instructions on how to get your particular starter in and out of valet mode. Yesterday my vehicles battery went dead & since then my remote start fob wont do anything, ex- start car, lock/unlock doors including trunk. Is there a way to reset it or make it work again. Im not seeing any pattern to this madness. that should give you a few area facilities that you can contact to get your vehicle in for diagnosis. I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander with the Protx6 fccid: elvatdb remote starter. It was set up to operate with the OEM FOB. I have the issue where when I press the buttons, nothing responds. Before that, there was never an issue. Any suggestion? The keyless entry doesnt work either. Ive been trying to work on this by myself but there seems to be no real, valuable help. Hi , I own a 1999 Ford Mustang GT and bought it with the Cool Start remote start already installed. no start. Big deal, it did that once on the Camry. The only problem is that in the morning when I try to remote start my car it doesnt work. The dealer wasnt aware of it and I discovered it by accident. Money in my pocket and a smile from ear to ear. If this is a simple issue that I can resolve by my self then i dont want to take an appointment. Im from the real north in Qubec, Canada. Ive changed the battery and its not that. 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. Lately I tried to auto start my car with remote and it keeps giving me an error 01 on the display. So, Directed and the dealer stopped communicating with me. I recently had my remote starter taken out of my Tahoe and installed in the Silverado. Press the Start button, and your car should be warm and toasty! My remote only starts my vehicle when Im either in the car or right beside it. Starts o.k. When I purchased the car, the remote start worked perfectly (not sure when it was originally installed). Hi Mitch I have a 4 channel pusuit series remote starter on my 2006 Nissan titan. On the control Box I see 3 green flashs then 12 red/yellow alternating flashs, then green flashing light after that. That said, if everything else is functioning properly, it could be that you have just put it into some sort of silent mode. (I emailed the Astrostart tech support, and they said to make the box relearn the remote with some simple programming. The Ultimate Remote Car Starter Buying Guide. makes click noises under glove box. You will need to take the vehicle back to the dealer that installed it. Im still having an issue with mine. Thanks so much for your time!! Its worked like a charm for all of these years. So far I can only get click sounds from the car. The battery was replaced in February, and I was told it worked before that. Most of our remote starters go into valet mode by pressing a combination of two buttons on the remote control for 1/2 second. Good luck. Also, this button under my steering wheel does not exist because I looked for it at Noon when the sun was at its brightest. Fiddle with the switch tonight, starts working again. Starts fine with key. This is done very simply using the following steps: Start your vehicle's engine (Use your Key or Push-to-Start button) Press and hold the foot brake down for about 10 seconds. I have a mars-33 omega alarm and the valet switch is not flashing ,and the alarm is not letting me use the car starter ,the alarm arms when I lock the car manually but does not work to lock and unlock the car by handheld device. .. Which made no difference to the situation at hand. I have a push button start that starts my car instead of a key. Any suggestions? We couldnt get any lights blinking to tell us what was going on. Mike. The starter is mounted under your dash and it should have a name or model on it. It worked this morning when I left for work, then two hours later when I went out to my car, nothing. Hello, looking for some help. 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. They redid some wiring and then try to tell me they rain it through there machine and my battery needs to be replaced. All works great, except that recently my auto-headlight feature stopped working, lights stayed on and battery dies. It was installed when I bought the truck used by previous owner. When I held the two down together for only a 1/2 second, it worked. No one can figure it out. I did this so I could find out how much an entire tank of gas costs. Thanks!! Any suggestion? AAA came out and tested the battery and the battery is fine. With the key in I can start it an turn off the key and it still runs, but the gauges do shut off. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. so i brought up the shady guy again and said is there a device for stoping cars from locking? Today I tried it and it would not start. I now have a 2002 Infiniti G20 and Ive spent few days wiring it all up into that car. help sos. Hey Mitch I have a 2011 Toyota Highlander that I purchased and came with a starter the owner previously had installed. Check with your installer (im sure you have already Sorry).. The previous owner does not know how to disable this function. There is definately a lot to know about this issue. My question is should I have it uninstalled which is what Im leaning towards and is it possible for me to get a partial refund if not a full one? Very tough to diagnose without seeing it, but I suspect that the transponder bypass has lost programming When it makes too many failed attempts, it locks out for a period of time. Patty. Then the car needs to be jumped. Can you please suggest any diagnostic or solutions. Nothing. I checked the fuses and they are fine and the module is getting power. the remote start would start my truck then stop it 3 times before it quit trying. Thanks again! Ive tried searching online for what might have happened or how to get it working again, but Ive come up with nothing useful as of yet. Hope you can still help. What I had done while changing the battery, was leave the key in the On position. This helped me when the user manual couldnt! We do not have the resources to provide technical support for starters not installed at Mobile Edge. 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. Nearly every call is the [], [] My Remote Car Starter Stopped Working! The car also has an intelligent key. 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. Is my battery being drained by the remote starter? Yes, I saw online how to repair the actuators myself , taking a day per door! Useful information. Hi Mitch My batteries went totally dead on my 2008 Ford F250 Diesel and since then my AST 2way Fm remote start wont function. Regards. So I went to a few places that installs these remote starters. 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. Do not try to remote start. Thanks. I.e. What do I need to do? any help would be appreciated.Thanks. Not much you are going to do to fix that if I am correct. Colin I am not sure what the issue is. The auto start works fine. LOST MY REMOTE TO START MY VAN, HOW CAN I GET ANOTHER ONE? Manny, I dropped my remote that starts my car along with locking and unlocking the car. One more than the other quite a bit so I brought up the shady guy again and grind worked! Unlock/Disarm the alarm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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