Filter
Top Products
REMOTE START TROUBLESHOOTING
UNIT CHIRPS 3X, FLASHES LIGHTS ONCE, BUT WILL NOT ATTEMPT A REMOTE START:
1. The system may sense a fault if the vehicle hood is up or open (Blue wire grounded). [Assuming you are using a
grounding hoop pin or switch that is connected to the Blue wire of the system. This is a safety feature of the unit.
Make sure hood is closed or that the Blue hood pin wire is not shorted to Ground.
2. The system may sense a fault at the Brake (White wire is active) check installation for faults and verify the +12V
Brake input is not active unless the brake is pressed.
UNIT FLASHES THE LIGHTS ONCE AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT A REMOTE START:
The system is in Valet mode. Check the systems LED light and if it is on solid Red LED (with doors closed) then the
system is in VALET mode. To exit VALET, turn the Ignition on, press and hold valet/programming button for about 5
seconds until LED goes out. Unit is now out of valet mode and should perform a remote start.
ENGINE CRANKS VEHICLE BUT VEHICLE NEVER STARTS:
1. In some vehicles, there may be a Factory anti-theft system that will not allow the engine to run without the key in
the ignition. These systems may include Factory Security Modules, GM Passkey®/Passlock®, and RF
Transponder systems (Ford P.A.T.S.®). Many late 1990’s, 2000 and Later vehicles may include some type of
Anti-Theft system. Check vehicle owner’s manual to see if the vehicle equipped with a security system.
2. The vehicle may have more than one Ignition/or Accessory circuit that requires power for the vehicle to start.
This is common on some Toyota vehicles where (2) Ignition “ON through cranking” wires are required.
VEHICLE STARTS BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR ENGINE RUNS BADLY:
1. Many 1995-UP GM cars/trucks require a secondary ignition circuit for the Transmission computer. If the vehicle
is started without this wire energized, the vehicle will display a “Check Engine” or “Service Engine” light on the
dash. This may cause transmission damage if the vehicle is driven. Be sure to check for any additional WHITE
(or GREEN) Ignition wires on GM cars and trucks that power up when started with the key.
2. Some Vehicles [Commonly Nissan] require 2 Start (Cranking) circuits for the vehicle to run properly. If this is the
case, then an additional relay must be installed with the output connected to the extra starter wire in the vehicle.
NO RESPONSE TO/FROM REMOTE:
1. Check for proper power/ground wiring connections.
2. Check Antenna Module connection. The antenna included with this system must be plugged in to send/receive
signals. Antenna Module gets voltage from the control module. See antenna diagrams on Page 27.
3. The Remotes may need to be reprogrammed to operate the system. See Transmitter programming.
25