Lately when I try to start it the lights flash and a click can be heard but nothing happens. I have an 09 Malibu, remote start will make lights flash and start engine but immediatly dies! The panic alarm works and it recognizes when I have doors open when I try to arm it. I have numbers on my key pob and says its datastart but cant find nothing on it? Toronto got freezing rain yesterday so bad that his washer fluid spray nozzles froze, so I . So I went to a few places that installs these remote starters. Make sure the starter has constant power and not switched power. So I ended up paying for a brand new starter that I didnt need to use until recently. Parking light flashing speed is normal and I verified all the connection to the unit and they checks out. Hi , I own a 1999 Ford Mustang GT and bought it with the Cool Start remote start already installed. In the Morning FOB would not unlock my car. Try doing the button press procedure without starting the car. Mike. Once I got it all back together and running again, the remote start wont work. Unit has 4X03 stamped on it, and the remote is a basic 1-way Viper branded remote. Have you got a simple fix for this? Hello , this looks like a very helpful area and i need help . Usually waiting a period of time will solve this issue.. I then used the remote to keep the truck running then came back and inserted the key again then drove again. Hi Mitchell, And all they will do is short out again unless the wire is correctly installed. Click the photo for a larger image. However, the Compustar remote should bypass this and function when the vehicle is running. Any ideas would be great! Started car with remote start, got into car and dash board lights go on side mirrors that were pulled in wont go out radio not working. 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. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. Within a week, the auto locks stopped working and 3 days later, the drivers side window stopped working. Mitch, I have a 1995 Ford Bronco and a remote starter was recently installed in it. Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. So its transmitting a signal. Now I go outside the car and hit the remote to start and it fires up like it should. They may or may not charge for this service. And they told me that its fully charge ,, and my car still completely death please help me what can I do ?????? If I am understanding you correctly, I would recommend that you use one of the remote to fill up all 4 spots on one car and the use the other remote to fill up the 4 spots on the other car. 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. I have autostart model AS-1755 installed on my 2008 Nissan Versa. Does sound starter related based on the info you provided. Hey Mitch any advice about this one. Is there anyway to reset the alarm/panic mode without the remote? It worked fine for the first winter I used it and now seems to have some issues. this has been an issue for about a month now. Any info would be greatly appreciated, as I have never had autp start before. Paige, what you really need to do it to go back to the store that installed it. I had to get a new fob when I was mugged and my key was in my purse 2 days ago. Glad you found it helpful! 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. I tried the key and it started. You know why it doesnt beep? I have researched this issue and found that means the unit is in manual mode, however I have an automatic transmission. like work out extra strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. Having trouble for some time so removed batteries from starter fob. I knew there was a remote start installed on the vehical, however I used it maybe 3 times since Ive had this vehicle. thank you so much for any feedback.. you are so helpful. BUT NOTHING on that set does anything. When I push my start button to remote start my jeep, it starts up and everything by remote. Again, this is very rare, but happens from time to time. I somehow missed this when responding to comments. I would contact the dealer who installed it and discuss it with them. Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. Symptoms: Lock and Unlock buttons work as normal, but pressing Start does not produce any response from the vehicle. There are any number of things that could be causing your issue. Do I need to somehow re-sync the remote that had the dead(?) Any suggestions? Everything works fine but the trunk does not unlock. The other remote is missing a battery, so I cant try it. When you press these buttons, the parking lights should flash two times. I cant explain why the remote is no longer unlocking. Is there a switch that may have shutdown automatically for safety when the vehicles hood was opened? I have pressed the lock/trunk even unlock/trunk but still nothing. I would recommend that you contact the dealer directly. My remote start wouldnt work after I replaced all my exterior lights with LEDs. It came with keyless entry on the keys and an aftermarket remote starter. I know that is pretty basic info, but you would be amazed how many people forget that this switch exists! Good luck. The car starts with the key but with the remote it just cranks, never turning over. 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. Thanks for any input. 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). Here is the BUT. THANKS! I would go back to the shop that installed it and asked them to take a look. I have no manual as I purchased the car used 6 months ago. I think I pressed the wrong button by mistake when I tried to start it at that time. Any ideas on what this is all about? Id have your installer take a look and determine the best course of action. Probably just needs reprogramming Take it back to where you bought it and they should be able to do that for you. I would highly recommend that you find a Compustar dealer close to you and set up a troubleshooting appointment. APPLY Dielectric grease (the same as small packets of, Spark-plug Dielectric grease OR Light bulb connection grease, purchased at any auto parts) You should be able to get a replacement remote from the dealer that installed it or in some cases directly from the manufacturer. Possibly a problem inside the remote starter itself. Ive been watching outside temp, time of day engine warmth, etc.. What is wrong ?? I have a 99 sable about 2wks ago my remote stopped starting my car I changed the battery n it still doesnt work. I have a Ford Escape XLT Yr. 2008 that has a autostart remote. Remote apparatus installed in dash on drivers side is clicking away madly during this behavior, like a switch being turned on and off. Hi. I tried it multiple times without success. Hi Mitch. I have read that I need to find the valet button. 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. 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 ?? I have a 2010 Chevy Impala LT My problem is, when I use the remote starter to start the car it fleshes but wont start. So I tried my second one and it will only work if Im right beside the car. (started with the key) but kills the engine (after activation) when i remove the key. What I can tell you is this: Your installer OR the dealer should be able to do a simple current draw test with the remote starter hooked up and then with it disconnected. I have made sure that the Honda is alarm is off when leaving the vehicle. Could be transponder related. Has been like this since command start acted up it seems. I finally did get to the installer today and a programming change was needed. 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, Call the manufacturer and find out how to change the runtime on your model. The remote control is 1BR-AM. I have to press the remote start button once than vehicle starts this happens on the first start of the day and when its cold out. I had a remote starter installed and it worked fine for a couple of weeks and then all of a sudden it was misfiring while starting and now it does not start at all, but will turn the battery and lights on. I would definitely take it to an authorized Compustar dealer for diagnosis. Assuming that a quality system is installed properly, there is no reason why your security would not function after installation I wish I had a better answer. Any suggestions? My car wont start with the remote nor will it start with the key. Im baffled so any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried replacing the batteries in my transmitter, but its the same story. They should be able to solve this issue for you. I have a Compustar remote . My Best, John. Colin I am not sure what the issue is. I read that it may be necessary to take the car back to the place of install, however was trying to avoid that because this dealership, I wont mention any names, Bill Luke, has ripped me off, swirled the car and performed below average work on the vehicle in the past. Is there something I might have done to make the remote only start or try to start in accessory mode only ? battery almost dead. We can be driving and all of a sudden the truck will shut right down, lights on dash blinking, you can hear a clicking sound under dash on passenger side. Sunday (today), my car would not start again so I tried to turn it on manually. If your remote start is integrated with your cars alarm system, then another possibility is that the alarm system has been triggered and is [], Your email address will not be published. Hi, The guy at the install shop said that the lights flashing 15 time is a code, Is this true. Any suggestions since I dont know what kind of remote start it isthe key fob buttons are so wornandi dont know who installed it? Looking forward to a response. YOU NOW SHOULD HAVE CONTINUOUS CONNECTION & RELIABILITY If I open the door and press the button on the dash to start, The car fires up. There are so many myths out there and I just want to know if it is affecting my car in any way. Sorry, but I have no idea on this one. Andres, It sounds to me that the remote starter was put into diesel mode. Once it died i changed the battery in the remote starter, but i cant get it to work. It was a present install by a large retailer that is now out of business. It is possible that the unit is simply stuck in Valet mode. I have Compustar sytem with a 2W9000FMR remote on a Honda CR-V. Everything seems to be working OK, but when I remote start the car, the Honda alarm is triggered and activated the horn alarm. Jon, we are not able to offer any advice on factory installed units. I hope this helps. So i thought hey why not just use the key manually to unlock. Did that and BOOM the alarm went off. [CIBC] On the back of the remote it says FCC ID: Q6WBT4123. Wow that is a strange one I have run into that and interestingly enough, replacing the battery is usually the solution. There is a good possibility that this will correct your issue with the remote starter also. Does the Compustar system have to be disarmed when doing a remote start? An where can I buy one. When I press the start button the lights do not flash and there is a clicking sound in the interior of the car. I have the exact same issue. Id recommend trying to locate a dealer who offers that product. and try the remote start, SOMETIMES it doesnt work. Good luck with your problem It shouldnt be anything major! Now my remote start wont work. Money in my pocket and a smile from ear to ear. I received an email the next day and was told to make an appointment with the installing dealer and that they wanted to discuss this with the dealer when my car was in the shop. Any suggestions? You should check with the shop that installed it. I have a Prestige remote starter not a Compustar. We have not had any service done on the car. if i touch the brakes and my locks are making loud click noises like there trying to unlock where should i start troubleshooting ? the fcc ID is NAHRLED4 if that helps. I wish we could have been more helpful. The door lock/unlock still works fine. Just for future reference: These devices can fail over time or be broken if a mechanic leans on them accidentally. 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. The good news: A hood pin is not expensive to replace. I think something needed to be reset, and when I opened and closed all the doors, it reset. Please help, i have an ultra car starter and it was working fine. My installer, who installed it originally on my Tahoe think that the relays might be hanging up and I have to replace my remote starter. I have the model with the switch under the driver side I flip it opposite and then nothing flashes nor starts and flip it back then it does flash and trys to start several times also next to the switch it has a black pin up can push in I dont know whats that for I press it hold it but doesnt seem to do anything, I bought the car with it in there and the guy is in the us forces and cant locate him what can I do to fix it myself I have no money please help. Causes: A combination of buttons were accidentally pressed, which put the remote in second-car mode. battery in car died and sat for 2 days after installing a new battery remote doesnt work. i broke my remote for my viper starter,bought a used remote and i can:t get it to work,tried most of the things on the web!but it still doest do anything,the lights come on,blink but the truck doest start,and the door locks dont work either? Everything is working lock, unlock, start, stop, trunk and timer, just not the automatic door locks. hello I have a 2002 ford exployer I have a remote start viper 474v I replace the battery in it how do I reprogram it. So I went back to the installer and he set the correct option for the trunk. Tks. Symptoms: Pressing ANY button on the remote results in no response from vehicle, only red lights on remote. 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. If the car is starting fine with the key then I would tend to look towards the remote starter, but that is not a certainty. 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. it has a call symbol on it now ???? Why doesnt my vehicle start without the key in ignition when I remote start. 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