Id recommend trying to locate a dealer who offers that product. I like all of the points you have made. I can lock and start my vehicle. The panel lights come on and all the accessories work, I hear a solenoid cycle but the car does not even attempt to crank. My car battery went dead and I replaced it but now the remote start function wont work. Most of the time it starts Im just getting these odd failures. I have replaced the batteries in both remotes still nothing . I would definitely take it to an authorized Compustar dealer for diagnosis. Since then if the temperature drops below about 30 degrees the vehicle wont start. It does sound to me that the remote has lost programming so I think you are on the right track! Purchased the car in august. The car also has an intelligent key. Tried to see if there was a lock mode for a timed period but doesnt say anything of the sort. My theory is that I have a blown fuse on my remote start harness probably for the running lights but I havent looked into it. Which means. Jones, I wish I could help you but this would be tough to do without seeing it, esp since it is a manual transmission. I would consult with the dealer and find out why. They explained that although they installed the system through the passenger side of the vehicle, it is simple wear and tear on the master switch. The starter doesnt disengage right away. I press the start button and all the lights on the dash light as if I am turning the key but it never engages the engine. I got in and put my key in the ignition and it wouldnt start at all. I bought a car 2nd hand from a Ford dealership and the car has a remote starter that was not installed by the dealership that sold me the car so they wont work in it. The red alarm light does appear to be functioning appropriately. I have a 2nd remote that wasnt programmed that Id like to program but am having difficulty doing that because the alarm is still going off. interesting one here2way compustar remote. I hope this gets you started. I had a hand-me-down 1999 Toyota Camry LE that i totaled last year in the snow. Mechanic claims this key should start it but wont. When i showd it to the dealer he asked me to taken a appointment. I got it starting fine now with the remote but now I can not unlock or lock Most of our remote starters go into valet mode by pressing a combination of two buttons on the remote control for 1/2 second. Usually it's on the thicker wires coming from the unit. I cant do anything it just flashes no signal. Thanks, My guess is that the unit is in valet mode read the post! Usually its is the other way around and its a simple matter of taking the device out of valet mode. Only the TRUNK button is working and opens and closes my trunk even from a distance, but transmitter wont start, lock or unlock my Acura MDX. Any idea what went wrong with my Autostart? You would need to access the brain that is usually installed under the drivers side of the dash. Yay!!!!!! Best of Luck. Wow that is a strange one I have run into that and interestingly enough, replacing the battery is usually the solution. According to Ford, my car has no valet switch per say. Viper SmartStart is a clever solution that combines the functionality of your vehicle's key fob with your cell phone. Also had a 30 amp fuse under dash at remote starter blown. I have a set of compustar remote car starter installed into my 2006 Toyota RAV4 . First of all, this is a really great article thank you. The lights would flash once but never crank. Is there a switch that may have shutdown automatically for safety when the vehicles hood was opened? The unit will go through the sequence to start, crank the engine for 0.5 seconds and stop. My remote for the starter fell apart the other day and I accidentally pushed a bunch of buttons, activating the panic/alarm mode. Any thoughts? When I try to remote start the display agan tells me the hood is open and nothing happens. Any help would be appreciated Bought a used vehicle a bit over a year ago that had an aftermarket remote start system installed. Pushing the brake without the key in the ignition doesnt kill the truck. What steps can I take to troubleshoot this issue? I had problems with my battery going dead about 5 times this year, then I ended up replacing the battery in my ford 2003 excursion 6.8liter v-10 gas and when I hit the remote start it will act like it wants to start but all it does is turn the starter but doesnt actually start the engine but when I start it with the key it works just fine, could it be I just need to reset the remote start- its a ford factory alarm that came with the vehicle. I live in Ravena, NY if you happen to know of anyone who may be able to help. Thanks. I have a 2004 Chrysler 300m with a Astro remote starter Any experience with this starter that would help me? i just got a replacement remote because my buttons were only working half the time and i got the remote programmed to lock/unlock but for some reason it just wont start, i checked and its not in valet mode and i am not entirely sure how to program it to start up, My battery went dead in my Infiniti so i gave it a jump, now my remote start wont work, it cranks but it wont start. Could this be from the installation not having the wires put back in place properly? Tried the remote start several times in that period and it worked just fine. It really is something that you will need to have someone take a look at. The battery was replaced in February, and I was told it worked before that. Nearly every [], [] My Remote Car Starter Stopped Working ! Check with your installer. 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. Id have your installer take a look and determine the best course of action. I have had some maintenance done on my truck a while back. It starts and then dies after a second. . It was -30 degrees celcius here this morning and she could not get it stay running before leaving for class, but an hour later the command start worked just fine. 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. need the help thnx. The installer says this normal for compustar. Your suggestion would be appreciated. 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. Application on the connector terminals. The other day (it was cold outside) I pushed the autostart/remote start and nothing happened. I have pressed the lock/trunk even unlock/trunk but still nothing. But the remote is bad. Im hoping this gives you a start! Assuming a low or dying battery I took the battery out. Im happy to seek out so many helpful info right here in the publish, wed Thanks. You may have a bad transmitter or antenna. I have a 2007 chevy impala with a artic start 2 way remote start,when I press my remote to start the vehicle I get a steady red led flashing on the remote,it wont allow me to unlock or lock the doors either,any suggestions?thanks! Manny, I dropped my remote that starts my car along with locking and unlocking the car. attached on the ring with it has and oval button that when you push it it flashes red. I dont know what the problem is. I would also check and make sure the mechanic didnt disconnect anything by accident. At this time of the year, rarely a week goes by that we dont get a call from someone saying that their remote car starter stopped working. Good luck. Located burnt 30 fuse at remote starter which supplies current to the starter. Put a new battery in 2005 minivan. I only have a lock, unclock button on the front and along the side I have the letter f and a circle thing that normally starts the car and an aux button.. how would I fix this issue? What I was doing wrong was holding LOCK and TRUNK at the same time until the lights flickered on the remote. Feel free to drop in with the vehicle if you are in our area. Any ideas where i should look? I looked under the dash and it just says the fcc numbers. I have an aftermarket remote in my 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac xlt. I dont know if maybe my kids grabbed the remote and put the car into an unresponsive mode. I have an AST Ultra XR remote car starter. Starts fine with key. I believe Valet remote car starters are made by Directed Electronics. The last owner has installed auto-start in it and was working fine. My trunk wont open when pressing and holding the trunk button (On OEM key fob or Compstar remote) while the car is remote started! starter worked today and my wife brought it home and now it dosnt work i checked the hood pin and the kill swith no lite come on when i push buttons on remote doors wont unlock and ideas? You saved me hundreds. The buttons arent stuck and seem to click fine. I dont have an idea what make or model of the remote is. What is the problem? LOST MY REMOTE TO START MY VAN, HOW CAN I GET ANOTHER ONE? Fortunate me I found your web site by chance, and Im stunned why this coincidence didnt came about in advance! Provided the system is aftermarket usually they have a system in place to tell you the error code. My car starts first thing every morning and wont remote start afterwards, meaning I drove it to the store and try to start and it tries to run but doesnt. I have a 2011 Silverado. I was told that I had to buy a complete new set up. Thank you. So I tried to reprogram it myself (button 1 & 2, repeat, button 4) but it wouldnt get to the right option even though I kept tapping button 4 it wasnt registering to get to the right option. So, I guess thats why I am stuck with 4 very expensive shorted out lock actuators and a shorted out window, and no one wants to take responsibility! Save $100 off your first Amazon Business purchase of $250. trunk hatch goes crazy randomly. 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 am at a loss as the place who installed the remote starter it is no longer there. push start on remote lights go on car starts then dies. 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. Any ideas or suggestions? Will, it is possible that there is some interaction with the factory security system. Help please? I was driving along and the fob started chirping. I have numbers on my key pob and says its datastart but cant find nothing on it? They may or may not charge for this service. Start you car with your key and try to use the OEM key fob to open and youll see it wont work. 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. 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. I did research on the web and figured out if I turned the ignition switch from off to the run postion a few times I could get the LED light to flash again but autostart still does not work. Should be an easy fix. Hi Jackie. How do I find out what brand my auto start is? I looked at the literature for my remote starter and they said one of the security features is that people used to smash out the tail lights and short out the broken light to defeat the system. Find out what model you have and then Google how you put it in and out of valet mode. The van starts fine with the keys at all times of the day. Im not seeing any pattern to this madness. 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. I also cant seem to find the hood pin. Regards. Last year I bought a car with a compustar remote start that uses a R1600 one way remote, this has been working without problem other than randomly when pressing the unlock button the alarm will go off . To open my car doors, lock my car, open the trunk. Browse Compustar remote car starters here. or possibly in valet mode? When I press the button to lock the doors I get 3 beeps and the display shows me my hood is open. To start the process over the battery has to be unhooked then it will make lights flash and start then die! This is not a brand we offer. Hope this helps someone. 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 Dealer that installed it is also gone. I wanted to ask about my remote start. Im interested to hear what you find. Help! Will be looking forward to your reply! I appreciate your time. I have a 1999 mazda protege, manual transmission, basic with no power locks, with an Autostart remote starter. If that happens again, try hitting unlock on your factory remote control. My autostart does not work at all anymore, however the lock and unlock functions still work sort of. Is there anyway to reset the alarm/panic mode manually without the remote? Friday the car started perfectly. Thanks for posting. Thanks for the help. Can you help diagnose the problem? Thank you so much! You need to go back to your installer and have them troubleshoot your installation. Do to any reputable installer and they should be able to repair this for you for a very reasonable price. And buttons LOCK UNLOCK TRUNK and a KEY. Should I feed the starter with an individual cable from battery?, if so, which gauge should it be? Cause: It is rare, but does happen in most cases, this is caused by a dead battery in the vehicle or the battery having been disconnected when being serviced. Also after my car died one window wont roll down. Nothing. Thanks for your post, it helped me solve my remote start issue. I took it in to a remote car starter installer to have a look at and they were able to stop the car alarm portion from going off, but they now tell me my remotes for the starter dont work they dont think they are factory but after market. All was well until I had to put oil in itThe car started up for about 2-3 seconds and this happened twice. I heard my truck fire up outside, however when I went out just a few minutes later it had shut off. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer. i have a viper alarm system i had recently installed some new led tail lights accidently wired it backwords but they were working fine so i connected everything back normal how it should be and now i try to turn on my remote start like it turns lights and everything for like a second then shuts off and dosent turn on the car or nothing my control sends back a response saying it didnt turn oncould it be my brake light switch or something got messed up and need to be replacedunlock and lock still works my security system just to remote start acts up. It has been in the Tahoe for over 5 years. Thanks in advance. Just to add on, the issue has been diagnosed as a blown fusible link with the ignition, electronic brake and radiator fan fuses. In the morning I hit the button to start the car. We couldnt get any lights blinking to tell us what was going on. Even though I have only 50,000 miles on the vehicle and it worked perfectly the day before. Today I tried it and it would not start. i have a 2000 ford f250 superduty the auto start on it is made by astroflex or astrostart. Please help!! Vehicle is a 1999 Yukon 5.7L. any help would be appreciated, its a 08 toyota tacoma I have a cool start remote starter and just changed the battery in the remotes. I have a cm7200 remote starter and it works fine. Appreciate any suggestions. I did this so I could find out how much an entire tank of gas costs. However, the remote still lock/unlock the car with hazard lights flashing. I bought from Visions should I just take it there since its still under warranty? Its the same on my 2005 accord. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. That will typically disengage the factory security. I would check with the facility that installed it. Any suggestions? 5901 won't start vehicle; gives an error. Thank you. 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