Own a 1997 Suzuki sidekick sport 4 door, 44. When I try to start it with remote then tail lights flashs and turns off , Engines tries to start but it doesnot(I can hear sound from engine). P:s. when i push the unlock button the interior lights come on and the dashboard lights come on just like it would if the doors unlocked. Sorry, but I have no idea on this one. I know he could have halted many areas. 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. Please keep in mind that requests for technical support must beaccompaniedby the full name of person who originally purchased the starter at Mobile Edge or the original invoice number. When I press the auto start button, the car turn on the panel in 2 sec., but start the engine after 100 sec. Hi I have a question, my remote control wont start the car. Also could be programming.. thank you guys. 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. Monday tried fiddling with the on/off switch I have under my dash. 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. and its colder than a B and I have been running out to start it and praying no one steals it. 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. 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. You likely just need to reprogram the remotes, the module or the bypass. Thanks for any input. The car will start with the key if i wait 10 to 15 minutes. Nice answers in return of this question with real arguments and telling everything regarding that. Sounds like it is valet mode though.. I have no manual as I purchased the car used 6 months ago. If it's viper just bring it to the installer disregard everything I said. Just to add on, the issue has been diagnosed as a blown fusible link with the ignition, electronic brake and radiator fan fuses. I took my car to a Lexus dealer and had them look at the problem. Any suggestion? My original remote does close and open the car with lights and sound ok. (for example) The parking lights should light and go out but nothing. Other times it starts just fine. I have an aftermarket remote in my 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac xlt. Any ideas would be great! Any help will be greatly appreciated as I will be home and just a few weeks and need to have it on the road. However, it also tells me it is armed?? I believe Valet remote car starters are made by Directed Electronics. When I try to start it with the key, it doesnt even attempt to start. Push button to start, would start then shut down. I have been trying to figure this out for a while. Try reprogramming the remote to the system. Each visit to all three shops costing me $$. continuous mode works, the parking lights come on to signify its activation. Is my battery being drained by the remote starter? I dont know if there is suppose to be a power light on that? So I tried my second one and it will only work if Im right beside the car. Causes: A combination of buttons were accidentally pressed, which put the remote in second-car mode. I put the key in the ignition and put the truck in gear. Vehicle is a 1999 Yukon 5.7L. Your suggestion would be appreciated. Please go to the shop where you had it installed and they should be able to diagnose it for you. help sos. Ive tried changing the batteries in the remotes as well as reprogramming, but nothing helps. Somehow I screwed up the automatic door locks because now they dont lock when I drive or unlock when I shut the car off. I agree that it sounds like it is a valet mode issue. Not sure how a couple of these comments slipped past me. Unfortunately I dont have any other ideas for you. please help. The starter is mounted under your dash and it should have a name or model on it. Could the remote start have done this? I have a 2004 Acura tsx and I had a remote starter put on by a proffenial about Chares, if you suspect that it has something to do with the starter, I would recommend that you take it to a reputable installer in your area for troubleshooting. battery in car died and sat for 2 days after installing a new battery remote doesnt work. I think I pressed the wrong button by mistake when I tried to start it at that time. the dealer that installed it is no longer in business. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it. 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. When tried for a 3rd time the car wouldnt start remotely or with key. Hi I would recommend that you locate the local Viper dealer in your market and see if they can help you. We have not had any service done on the car. You saved me hundreds. This is a 2002 Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket Premier remote start system (dealer installed). After almost a week it starts and shuts off immediately and then starts again and shuts off. I have a compustar one. Thanks. Pushed a few buttons.no resluts. To open my car doors, lock my car, open the trunk. It likely is a simple fix. no lights no nothing. Ethan, what you are describing is odd. Good luck. You should be able to get a replacement remote from the dealer that installed it or in some cases directly from the manufacturer. Usually it's on the thicker wires coming from the unit. My guess is that the transponder bypass needs to be reprogrammed. It only starts in that mode and I dont know why. I cant do anything it just flashes no signal. Two years ago I upgraded from 1way to 2way and programmed the new remotes with no problem. This has worked for over two years so weird that it quit all of a sudden. When I try to lock my truck..the FOB indicates armed then it beeps and tells me that a door is open. Sign up now. Call the manufacturer and find out how to change the runtime on your model. All functions work fine except starting, the engine will crank for 5 seconds but won't start. It sounds like you have done all of the appropriate first steps. Having trouble for some time so removed batteries from starter fob. Now you can control your vehicle's locks, security system, remote start system, and trunk release with your cell phone. Symptoms: Lock and Unlock buttons work as normal, but pressing Start does not produce any response from the vehicle. I can start and run the vehicle normally with the key. I have a Compustar CM6200 installed in 2013 Tundra, and a Firstech FTX1400-AM One Way remote. Hi Mitch, I am the second owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Any ideas why this is happening and what I can do to correct it? So far I can only get click sounds from the car. How do I change this? like to buy the remote starter guide, but cannot order it. I am at a loss as the place who installed the remote starter it is no longer there. Thanks. That is the only advice that I can offer, Im sorry. Hope you can still help. It started. If I use the key it starts fine. I would either contact the dealer who installed it or the manufacturer directly. Even though I have only 50,000 miles on the vehicle and it worked perfectly the day before. The location of the hood pin can vary from vehicle to vehicle. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with all of us out here on the Internet. Even the door lock button on the remote wont work. Help would be appreciated. Hi. Take it to your nearest Compustar dealer and they should be able to get it out of diesel mode for you. I want to just program a remote start remote to my car 300 touring..is it possible to do so. starts one more time, and then shuts off and doesnt try again. Hello Mitch, I stepped on the brake and it disengaged. Linda, You would need to determine what brand and model remote starter you have you may be able to tell this by looking at the remote. DONT PANIC! the fcc ID is NAHRLED4 if that helps. Too bad you are so far away from me. The mechanic said one of the wires was spliced into a wire that is fed into the computer module and that was not correct. Vehicle sat for close to two months not running, battery completely died. Phillip, I cant really help without knowing what brand remote starter you have. It was a private sale and the remotes brand is worn off. When I use the remote start I can see the radio light up like normal for a second then flash off to black. Hiya, I dont have an idea what make or model of the remote is. Best of Luck. Has been like this since command start acted up it seems. I dont know if they are taking advantage of me?? Find the brand of the remote starter and google it. Can you give me some advice. 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. When using key car starts no problem. It worked flawlessly until about a year and a half ago. But the remote is bad. However, if I leave the key in the ignition switch without turning it. Tough to say without more information.. Because all was well even after the oil change up until this moment when the car was parked for about an hour. I wish we could have been more helpful. I used one more than the other quite a bit so I believe the batteries died. I got a aftermarket remote starter put on my Chrysler 300 about two years ago. 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. I can lock and unlock the car, as well as pop the trunk from the key chain, but the car will not start. All works great, except that recently my auto-headlight feature stopped working, lights stayed on and battery dies. Hi Jackie. It was installed by the previous owner. After a year of research, talking to other people with similar issues and tearing my car apart testing wires, all indications are pointing towards the viper wiring system is not correct and will/can cause a short or screw up the computer system. Mitch, The batteries in the fob seem fine because the LED light flashes on it when pressed. 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. I would take the vehicle to a specialist in remote starters and have them rule out the remote starter as the problem. But that too didnt work. Over the past few months, when I press to start, the engine turns over(starter engages), but does not start. Kill switch works like it should. I noticed that once I pushed the autostart button my park lights did not come and the LED light in the car which controls the autostart was on as a steady light as opposed to flashing. Usually no batteries in the receiver, but the receiver could be partially unplugged or out of alignment. What Gives? Completely at a loss why its not communicating any longer. It always worked great, but last fall after a couple days of heavy rain and finding a windshield leak on the pass side, both the remote start and keyless entry stopped working. Do I need to overhaul everything or I only need to replace the remote. 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. It was set up to operate with the OEM FOB. Id suspect that your issue is a related to the transponder. 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 own a 2004 Honda Odessey and had a remote starte/entry installed when we purchased the car. help what wrong. Any ideas? Any idea how to reset to auto? When I picked up the vehicle, I noticed that the passenger window can no longer be opened from the driver side. Make sure the starter has constant power and not switched power. Further research appears to be a random issue. I did get 2 flashes after the initial 3 flashes, which means key in ignition. But, I broke the case of remote and other remote seems like not working. Lights on car blink a few times thats it. I have Compustar Prime remote (four button remote), I think its in Valet mode, but I tried to take it out of the valet mode by turning car ON and pressing button (lock+trunck) simultaneously for 1/2 second but nothing happens. I tried your wayand low and behold! Unfortunately, there is no way for us to answer that question without doing our own diagnosis. the lights will flash and it will lock and un lock the doors but no vroom vroom. I notice the LED light mounted on the windshield is no longer lit up? 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. I had no idea that it had a safety switch, thought it was just for the hood lamp. I have a push button start button that starts my car. 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