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Help! My Remote Car Starter doesn’t work!
Enormis Mobile Specialties in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been specializing in remote starters since our inception in 1999. Over the years, Enormis has installed thousands and thousands of remote starters and has built a loyal following in northern Pennsylvania.
But what about when you ask your remote start to activate, and nothing happens? When it is winter time, the thought of going out to a frosty, cold vehicle is not very appealing. The good news is that there are six common remote starter issues, but none of them serious. Let’s explore them, and how to remedy the problems.
1. Hood Pin Switches Or Sensors
The single biggest thing that can cause a remote starter not to engage is a faulty or missing hood switch. This device gets installed under the hood of your vehicle and prevents the engine from starting when the hood is up. It is a safety device, designed to prevent your vehicle from accidentally starting when someone is working in the engine compartment, since an injury could occur. The good news is that Enormis can fix this quickly and painlessly. ENORMIS Typically attaches these to your hood on the drivers side. If something is “dangling” from the firewall that could be the hood sensor/switch that should be attached to the hood. . This can especially happen after a mechanic over extends your hood and pulls off our safety switch! If you don’t see anything do not worry, sometimes ENORMIS uses the factory installed hood safety switch.
2. Batteries In Your Remote Control
Yes, believe it or not, that remote control on your keychain does take batteries and, after a period of time, they are going to get weak (diminishing the range) and eventually go dead. Enormis stocks lots of different batteries, and most likely has the correct ones in stock for you. Maybe you had your batteries replaced recently somewhere other than Enormis, and your remote already quit working again. We have seen batteries installed incorrectly, the wrong batteries installed, insulators removed, or just plain crappy batteries that die very quickly. If any of these scenarios describes you, we suggest stopping by our store with your vehicle and all of its remote starter remote controls. We can check both of them out for you, and replace batteries if needed. If we find that you need a replacement remote control, we will do our best to find you a new one so you can resume that wonderful feeling of going out to a warm vehicle.
3. Improper Use
Are you the kind of person who only uses your remote starter when it gets cold outside? If this describes you, then it may have been months since you used it. Is it possible you forget the proper procedure to remote start your vehicle? This is more common than you think. Every fall please check your system and make sure it works!
Here is a helpful video on this topic:
4. Module Reprogramming
Modern vehicles are controlled almost exclusively by the vehicle’s computer. What that means to you is your remote starter probably used a data module as part of the installation. That allows the starter brain to communicate with the vehicle computer in its native language, because it gets programmed with vehicle-specific software. In rare instances, the module may lose its programming data and the engine won’t start. This is another easy fix for the specialists at ENORMIS. Honda’s are notorious for needing reprogramming.
5. Valet Mode
Certain remote starter manufacturers use a safety feature called valet mode. It is designed to temporarily disable the remote starting capability, but valet mode typically leaves the keyless entry function intact. One way you may be able to tell if your vehicle is in valet mode is by watching the parking lights. If they no longer flash when you ask your vehicle to lock or unlock using the remote starter controller, you may be in valet mode. If you can lock and unlock your doors just fine but ONLY the remote start does not work, you may be in valet mode. If you purchased your remote start FROM US, we can gladly walk you through the procedure to take the vehicle out of valet mode. If you are more comfortable having us walk you through it in person, by all means, stop by the shop. We would love to help you.
6. Remote Starter Switch Is Off
Certain brands of remote starters come with a switch that is designed to temporarily disable the remote starter. The switch may be under your dash on the driver’s side, or in a fusebox. It is NOT designed to be easily accessible. Many times it gets bumped accidentally, and all you have to do is switch it back on.
If any of these scenarios describe you or your vehicle, we are here to help OUR CLIENTS WHO PURCHASED remote starts FROM US. If you think something else is going on, we are here to help OUR CUSTOMERS. Our team is made up exclusively of folks who are automotive electrical experts. We are not a car audio shop that decided to try our hand at remote starters. We are not a wheel-and-tire store. We are not a mechanics shop. We are specialists in everything related to electrical systems in a vehicle, and we are here to serve our clients. Whether you need something simple or a whole new system, we promise to give you our best. You have our word on it.
If you are one of our clients and/or can bring your vehicle to us, you may contact us here
Sometimes it takes 2 or more times to unlock my doors or sometime it take a couple of times to set when my starter acts up my battery dies in my car
ENORMIS can help with the electrical problem in your car. Please contact us at 814-899-8885 Monday thru Friday 8:30-6:00pm.
ditto. my doors always work but the car start will flash as if its sending the start signal, but often times i dont get the confirmation chirp back saying it started. the lights go off in a minute and i try again. The very odd time it starts without chirping confirmation but lately it seems i need to try 4 or 5 times to get the car to actually start. works first time every time if i use the key.
is this a dead battery?
Dead battery? No… Could be a weak battery in the remote. 2 way remotes consume a lot of battery power! Also, the button contacts inside the remote can become “gummed up” on some remotes. Do a visual inspection inside the remote or take it to your local expert.
Hello I recently had a remote start installed in my daughters 2014 Toyota Camry worked fine for about a month and it starts the car but wouldn’t lock or unlock the drivers side door but would work on all other doors. We took it back to the shop and they said it was the door lock to take it to the dealership. Well we did that and they said there was nothing wrong with them it was the remote start. Then it started happening with the passenger side. So I took it back to where it was installed and they said that it was in fact the door locks and they were going to order her new ones that are not factory (oem) and install them and upgrade her starter her actual keyless entry won’t even work on those doors now. Well they said they unhooked it until they can get the parts and the passenger side is now working again. So my question is because the car isn’t made in the US do they have certain issues if not installed right? I was told this by a few people here. I just don’t want them installing other parts if not needed. Her car isn’t but 4 yrs old. U very rarely have these parts go bad that fast especially on a Toyota. I was told they’ve done something when they installed it. My personal opinion I believe that as well. Why else would they want to upgrade her starter with a better one and eat the cost of new door locks if they weren’t at fault. I understand things happen but just don’t want to have other issues to her car on down the road if it’s not being installed properly. Please give me some advice. Ty
My remote start button is popping my trunk of my car but the flasher and everything else work just fine
We have actually heard of this before and have fixed the “trunk popping” secenario. ENORMIS can help with remote start electrical issues. Please contact us at 814-899-8885 Monday thru Friday 8:30-6:00pm. Hopefully you are close to Erie, Pa and the Electrical Experts can get your vehicle fixed!
i turn my remote start on in the morning and it starts my car engine, but nothing in the car comes on until I put the key in the ignition?
Reply what can I do
The only thing you can do is to take it back to who installed it or find a qualified remote start tech. It sounds like the installation is wrong from the beginning or a circuit has now failed for whatever reason.
Hi i just got a new alarm installed three days now with remote start feature but when i use the remote start feature the vehicle keeps trying to start even after its started already and running. Please help.
Immediately go back to the shop that installed your system and have them fix it! The Remote Start does NOT know the engine is running and that is why it is trying to restart. Here at ENORMIS we hook up the tach wire whenever possible to let the remote start unit know the engine is running.
My battery died, and someone changed the battery. Now the key wont turn in the ignition. I have a remote starter connected to my car. It starts with the remote but not the key. Please help.
Sharon
Sharon, it simply sounds like your steering wheel is locked or your vehicle may not be in park. If those things are not it please fill out this contact form and I will see what I can do! CLICK HERE with more vehicle info! Get back to me and let me know.-Lou
My electric start work but the blower dont come on tell the key is in. What ia this anyone have this problem.
Either an improperly installed remote start or you have a Nissan… We are hearing issues with Nissan’s heater/ac system NOT working until the key is in… Some Nissan’s are having this problem with the factory Nissan remote starters also…
Friend had same problem and it’s very cold out now. Blower won’t come on until motor is warm enough so as not to blow cold air. Also, turn defrosters on high and let it warm up that way when starting with the remote. Buick LaCrosse.
My name is Dawn and I have a remote start I got 5 years ago and now when I sometimes start my car manually it takes a couple of times to turn over does it have something to do with my remote start.
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
I havnt used my remote start since it’s been warm..figured I should..after starting it from the porch and then shutting the car off in a couple minutes with the remote..when I went to leave hours later the car would not start. .with the key..needed a jump..this has now happened several times..could the remote start be malfunctioning somehow and stay running to some capacity to drain my battery..thank you..Dianna
Dianna,
I Would like to help you with the remote start on your car. I think I know what could be happening. I need just a little more information. Send us another message thru this link and I will help you further!
https://www.enormis.net/contact-us/
-Lou
Car remote..what additional information do you need..thanks dianna
Send us another message thru this link …
https://www.enormis.net/contact-us/
The ENORMIS remote start contact form will ask you questions to help us assist you.
Hi my name is Phil and our 2010 GMA Acadia has this issue. We start it with the remote and five the vehicle a while and shut it off and come back a half hour or hour later and the battery in the vehicle is dead. The battery is only a month old so not an issue. This has happen a few times to us. Do you have an idea what draws the voltage down?
Phil, Not sure if I follow you. I will try try to understand. Keep in mind we DO NOT try to solve problems ONLINE .. I am doing this out of the TOTAL KINDNESS of my heart.
If the Acadia Starts up and runs and after it is done running (by the remote start) Are the Headlights Staying ON? Is retained Accessory Power (Radio etc) Staying on? That is the only thing I can think of…
If those things are staying on, get a smart human in your vehicle to make those things SHUT DOWN upon remote start run time.
I have to push the unlock button on my keychain in order to start my 99corolla with the key and now it won’t work. The red light is flashing when I press it and it has new batteries. What should I do
Hello, you HAVE to push UNLOCK for the car to start with the key? Sounds like you might have an aftermarket anti-theft device on the car. We would be happy to fix your car and get it started. The car may need to be transported to our shop if it won’t start. We need to set up a reservation for one of our techs to look at it here in Harborcreek, Pa. please call 814-899-8885 to get the car scheduled so we can fix this for you.
Hello! I have a remote start on my Honda CRV that has suddenly stopped working. I changed out the 27A battery in both key fobs thinking they were dead. When I double click the button to start the car, the indicator light on the fob lights up, but the car doesn’t attempt to start. When I click the lock/unlock button on the fob it doesn’t do anything to the car, but the indicator light on the key fob flashes. Any suggestions?
As the remote start installation experts in Erie, Pa we will see if we can help you. Fill out this contact form with more details. https://www.enormis.net/contact-us/
I have a2003 Nissan marano I think I have the starting system in the car it was bought with it ,now today I tried to start the car with the remote it did not start, and I try starting it with the keys it is not turning over on the display of the key every thing is dead the doors wont lock ,and the alarm keeps going off . What do you think is the problem.
Hopefully it’s just a bad battery in your key fob! Just a guess and good luck!
My Amber lights flash when I try to remote start my 2007 Chevrolet impala, I just bought it and when he started it the engine ran for about 5 seconds and shut off. Now There’s a blink and that’s it, thanks Darrell
Is it a factory GM remote start or did someone else install the remote start in the 2007 Impala?
Now there is just a blink ? Please describe in better detail.
My remote starter worked fine for over a year, then it said the battery was low. I changed the batteries in it. Now it says “no key” even when I am sitting in the car with the remote starter right there. The car won’t lock or unlock or start for about 5-10 minutes, then suddenly clicks on and works fine.
Billy,
ENORMIS in Erie, PA repairs and installs a great deal of remote car starts and will try to help you. Fill out this contact form with more information and we will see what we can do.
https://www.enormis.net/contact-us/
My 2005 pontaic grand am has a vapor remote start, all of a sudden, it will not start at all , even with a key ,
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
My 2005 pontaic grand am has a vapor remote start, all of a sudden, it stopped working, now it won’t even start with a key.
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
When I press the remote start button engine turns over but does not start
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
hi! i have a focus 07 2.0 engine every time i use remote start it always grind, sounds like the bendix gear still engage but the engine is already running. with out using remote start there was no grind. thanks!
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
just got an automatic start put in once it is started and I insert the key the green key light is flashing the entire time the car is running.. does not do this if I just use the original key.. is this due to the installment. I have a 2006 Honda accord
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
Any help would be appreciated… Bought a used vehicle a bit over a year ago that had an aftermarket remote start system installed. It was working perfectly fine until I had to take out the aftermarket stereo I had installed out for warranty work. Vehicle sat for close to two months not running, battery completely died. Once I got it all back together and running again, the remote start won’t work. Remote still locks/unlocks the doors, but no response from the remote start unit. No flashing headlights, no attempts at engaging the starter, nothing.
Unit has ‘4X03’ stamped on it, and the remote is a basic 1-way Viper branded remote. I’ve tried searching online for what might have happened or how to get it working again, but I’ve come up with nothing useful as of yet. 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 hasn’t blown. Completely at a loss why it’s not communicating any longer.
Hi.. Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
Unfortunately that’s not an option, as I don’t live nearby, not even in the same country. Thank you for the quick reply though.
ENORMIS is on Lake Erie in North Western PA but it looks like you are much further away. I would suggest that you get a person in the vehicle to see what is going on. I would seek out a local expert in your area. At the very least, get a Viper dealer on the phone. If you are near Edmonton, it looks like there are a few dealers there that might be able to assist you. Might be worth a phone call especially if they service the exact brand that you have.
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone can help me out please. I bought a 2015 tundra last year. Dealer installed a compustar remote start and locks. My issue is after about 8 months I notice when trying to remote start it would crank for a long time and not start. At the same time when trying to use remote locks the lights would flash but locks wouldn’t lock. When I manually locked them and press unlock on fob the lights just flashed but didn’t unlock. And also when trying to remote start when it cranks over the horn starts goin crazy. But now when I hit remote locks it doesn’t even flash anymore but when trying to start it still cranks with horn going off. Does anyone have any idea what the prob could be. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Marcel
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Hello. Your comment is very disheartening. This sounds like the perfect example of, “a remote start is ONLY as good as the installation”.
You said, Dealer installed a compustar remote start and locks.
You also said, At the same time when trying to use remote locks the lights would flash but locks wouldn’t lock. When I manually locked them and press unlock on fob the lights just flashed but didn’t unlock. So, it sounds like the remote start unit is getting the signal but the locks are not getting the message. Toyota door locks can have special wiring required for doorlocks to function properly. Sounds like an “install” issue to me.
You also said, And also when trying to remote start when it cranks over the horn starts goin crazy. But now when I hit remote locks it doesn’t even flash anymore but when trying to start it still cranks with horn going off. Horn starts going crazy? Do you mean: When attempting to start the vehicle the Toyota security system starts sounding?
I have an idea of what it could be. My opinion is this is a perfect example of an improper install.
This vehicle’s, Transponder (Anti-Theft) System needs to be properly dealt with so the vehicle will START properly. This vehicle’s door locks need to be dealt with properly so that the doors will lock and unlock on command regardless of a person manually locking or unlocking the doors. This vehicle may be equipped with Toyota’s Child Safety Locks and this is different than most other vehicles. Finally, this vehicle probably has a security system, (not to be confused with the ANTI-Start ANTI-Theft Transponder system). This security system needs to know that the remote start is NOT trying to steal the truck. You can test this by locking the doors with the Toyota remote. Wait 60 seconds. Insert the key manually into the door and open it. (does your horn start going crazy?) If YES, you have a Security System. Lock te doors again with the Toyota remote and wait 60 seconds try to start the truck with the remote start. Does that set off the truck security system. If yes, installation needs to be looked at.
Call dealer. Set up appointment. This is NOT a 1 hour fix. I would suggest a loaner car from the dealer. Expect to be without the vehicle for a day. Hopefully someone behind the scenes knows what they are doing. Remote Start installations are ONLY as good as the INSTALLATION.
If you picked up the truck from the dealership that is where you should drop it off to have it serviced. They may direct you to a third party shop. My suggestion is to drop it off at the DEALER regardless and they can give you a LOANER car while THEY can worry about where it goes to get your truck fixed.
if you need further advice send a comment here. https://www.enormis.net/contact-us/
Good luck.
I have a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL that has a factory remote start system. I tried to remote start my car the other day and instead of starting the car it activated the no start anti theft system and I can’t get it to turn off. Is there a way to fix the problem without taking it to the dealer or a shop?
Well, you can try disconnecting the battery on your GMC Yukon XL for at least 20 mins. Pray. Reconnect and see what happens. We are the remote start and electrical experts in Erie, Pa area, if you are close.
i have lincoln mkt 2013 110,000 mile runs smooth and from almost one month im having problem starting my car with remote , everyday i start my car with my remote but sometime it starts and i see no engine sign, some times it doesnt start with remote i have to start manually and i see engine sign ON, then get disappear after 4/5 days
4/5 day starts normally with remote no engine sign happy happy , 4/5 days doesnt start with remote , start my car manually engine sing on happy happy
i went to mechanic he said car needs a new sensor
Hello! . Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation. 814-899-8885
hi ,had a remote start installed a few months ago ,had a problem with the car not shutting off twice in two weeks drove it for about a 45 minutes and it shut off , using the key. Any ideas on the problem ? thank you
Take it back to whom installed it!!! Perhaps have them check the brake switch!! Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation.
Hi I have a remote starter. On both key fobs everything works except for the door unlock button. Lock, trunk and start work fine. One fob is used daily and other is a backup so I don’t think it’s a battery or too much use of that button issue… Any ideas?
As the remote start and electrical experts in Erie, Pa we do have an idea! Does the vehicle (what kind?) respond (any lights or sounds at the vehicle) in any way when pushing the unlock button? (What does your remote look like?)
I just had a viper alarm added to my brand new 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. I drove off noticing I had a service warning for my stabillitrack needing service and my a/c controls were all malfunctioning. Is this a programming problem they can fix or do I need to take it to the dealership?
Take it right back to whomever installed the remote start/alarm system. They may say “oops sorry, we fixed it”. If they say , “it’s not the alarm/remote start’s fault”, explain that you will be taking it to the dealership. Dealerships are known to simply REMOVE poorly installed alarms/remote starts and NOT notifying the installer and giving you a large bill with your truck fixed. If the alarm shop was not “in the loop” they will not be happy about paying your bill. Would be nice if the GMC Dealer stays in communication with the alarm installer.
(We once had a local Chevy dealer BLAME us for a issue in a truck, they CALLED US, we showed up and asked them to pop the hood, there we found squirrel/chipmunk NESTS that had chewed wires)
Remote starts and alarms are only as good as the installation and today’s cars are extremely complex.
my 2008 jeep wrangler has factory auto start .will start jeep but runs for a few seconds and then shuts off.
Hello! . Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation.
I disconnected the battery once, now my 2 way automate remote start works but I only from max 20ft range, before i could start from the middle of the mall. Now, not unless im standing in front of it! the control center doesnt respond to any presses either. No led response either. It starts fine from 20ft with both remotes. I wonder whats gone wrong??
Hello! . Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation.
Unfortunately, I’m in Canada. 🙁
That’s too bad you are in Canada. Canada is a HUGE place! ENORMIS Mobile Specialties is located about 1.5 hours West of Niagra Falls, New York. Here in Erie, Pa We have NO Tax on clothes and it is a great shopping destination for many Canadians. We are located just a lil North of I-90 and we are easy to get to!!! If you are ever in the area let us know!
Hello I Bought an 2000 Buick century from a Dealership and it came with the remote start. It was working fine for a wk and one day I tried to lock my doors and nothing happened, usually I’ll see a flashing blue light where the remote starter is located but I didn’t so I pressed the button until it blinked on and off, I tried to lock my doors again and it worked but the next day I tried to start my car with the remote starter and my lights flashed and my horn started going off, the car didn’t start, I don’t know what’s wrong with it . Now I have to go maunually warm up my car every morning using my key instead of the remote starter.
Hello! . Thanks for commenting. While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation!
Hey I have a 06 impala my starter doesn’t star my car just makes the lights come on. What could that bee anyone .
If you have a Chevy Impala and it is equipped with a Factory Chevy remote start, make sure there are NO CHECK ENGINE lights on in the dash. If any CEL’s are on in the dash it will refuse to let the car start.
I have a astrostart and it was working fine but then it stopped working all the time the light flashes but nothing happens but then some times it will start and unlock the door I changed batteries and it still don’t work all the time
Can you bring us the vehicle? Get out your manual. If an Astrostart does not start your car many have the ability to flash a code on your parking lights to help you figure out what is wrong…
Other than that, we must leave you with our standard response.
While we are not able to diagnose issues online, we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation.
I had a remote start put on my 2012 Toyota Camry. Sometimes the car will start up without us touching the fob. I have to click the regular fob 2 times to shut my day running lights off when I go to lock it. I told the person that installed the remote start that I click the fob 2 times and he told me that Toyota has something that would cause the car to start up by itself, and I should only click it 1 time. It doesn’t seem to shut off when it starts up by it self and I have had a few time the my car has gone dead on me because of it. Is this true about Toyota and some remote start, or is he just feeding me a line.
Thank you
The car starts up by itself? That is NOT Normal and that is downright dangerous. Auto headlights should be tested to MAKE SURE that they EXTINGUISH after a remote start cycle or cancellation. Some cars will leave their headlights on until they see you EXIT the car. Since no one is “exiting” the car after it has been remotely started, the remote start MUST BE INSTALLED Properly to prevent unwanted headlights and battery drain!!!!
Get someone in your car to address your issues and fix your car! ENORMIS Mobile Specialties we would be happy to set up a troubleshoot appointment for you at our facility here in Erie, Pa. We are experts at both electrical system diagnosis and remote car starter installation.
If you are able to bring your vehicle to our facility please respond and we will set up a reservation.
my mom has a 2007 ford focus, it has factory remote start and when I press the key symbol on the fob, the lights come on with one honk than doors lock and three more honks and that’s it. is that a code when it just honks instead of starting up?
It may think a door or hood is open. Make sure all sensors and latches are ok and make sure all the original domelights are working. (changing the domelight bulbs to LED may affect the circuit)
Problem solved after reading a few different things on Google 3 flashes meant that the remote start was put in service mode which reminded me that also in that time frame I got my winter tires installed so I guess Canadian Tire put it in service mode for that and never took it out yay all fixed up glad I never had to pay to fix the problem
To whom it may concern. Thanks for your tip on waht could be wrong with my Remote start. I begun having problems with my Remote starter little did I know that it would be as simple as turning the switch under the Dash Board back on. Thanks
I have a 2014 GM factory installed remote starter new when I purchased the car I have gone back to the dealer several times and was told that it works fine the problem is it will run for only 10 minutes. I live in Chicago and 10 minutes is not enough. Can warmup time be extended?
Factory GM remote start systems are limited to 10 minutes… 🙁 You can extend warmup time to whatever you want, within reason, by adding a aftermarket remote start unit.) I recommend http://www.cartronix.com in Valparaiso, IN. They are only 1 hour 15mins from you!!!
I have a 2008 Chev trail blazer my issue is my remote start works perfectly but am wondering if the remote can cause my doors to lock automatically. When the car is shut off and I walk away my doors lock. I understand when you start it remotely they lock but this is after my car is shut offf doors are closed and I walk away . Could this be caused from my remote start or a different issue with my car. When the car is running this does not happen only after I’ve shut it off.
Thanks
Cathy
Hello, You said, When the car is shut off and I walk away my doors lock. I have never seen a remote start do that. BUT, There are ALARM SYSTEMs that have the ABILITY (in programming) to be set for “passive arming” Passive arming means, Every time you shut your door, your doors will lock 30-60 seconds later! Yes, EVERY TIME. At the Gas Station, at your grandmas house, everywhere. I do not like that feature and it “sounds like” you have a remote start/ALARM combo in your 08 Trailblazer. You need to find a shop in your area familiar with THAT BRAND, that can disable that “auto lock” feature. -Lou
Also, some remote starts may re-lock the doors within 5 seconds after “runtime has expired” or when you manually disable the remote start from running the engine…
Make/Model: Automate AM7
After a few day of no use combined with very low temperatures (in the Pacific Northwest), the battery lost most of its power and the car wouldn’t start. After it was jumped and recharged, the remote wouldn’t operate the power door locks and it won’t automatically arm after leaving the car. Is there a simple reset procedure?
I have a 2015 Jeep Compass that I just purchased a month ago. I now have a problem where I put the key in the ignition and all the lights come on but the engine won’t turn over. I can still turn the car on with my remote start and the engine comes on but when I go to put my actual key in, the engine shuts back off. I took it to the Jeep dealer and they said my car wasn’t spitting out any codes that anything was wrong and of course it didn’t happen at all while I was there. Some other people have been having the same issue online with their Jeep and they said it was the WCM. Have you heard of this before ?
We have heard of it! Bring that electrical problem to our shop, located in Harborcreek just outside of Erie, Pa., and we will fix it!!!
Hello there. Is it possible that the battery in my Astro start remote needs replacement ? Even though the green light is blinking faintly when I press start ? I have full charge in car battery but not turning over . It has never work separately on the key, I got the car in this condition and don’t know who installed it. Thank you for any suggestion.
Jim, We have been an AstroStart dealer here at ENORMIS is Erie, PA for approx 10 years!!! YES, it is possible that all you need is a battery in your remote control! The LED lights can light up, but it may NOT be transmitting. Make sure you keep any plastic insulators or strips IN PLACE to avoid the battery short circuiting. Also only use NAME BRAND batteries, like Duracell, Panasonic, Sony, etc. No names you do not recognize.
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Jim, I reread your post. You car does NOT start with the key.?! Do you have a Chevy, Buick, or Oldsmobile?
The remote start is usually NOT at fault and it is actually a defective ignition/circuit or switch. We just had a Impala and a Jeep Cherokee in our shop. They would NOT start with the key and they WOULD with the remote start… and it was not the fault of the remote start.
hi, how to fix my remote car starter:it starts and run for about30 seconds to 1 minute then shut down then restart after about 30 seconds then run again and so on?my car:toyota rav4 2003.thanks.
If you are from the North Western Pennsylvania are please contact us so that we can properly diagnose your vehicle!
Hi my 2007 Chevy Silverado, if I start the truck with the remote the truck won’t turn off with the key, i got to used the remote to turn it off. If I start without the remote it work fine.
Hitting the brake is what deactivates a properly functioning remote start. If you are from the North Western Pennsylvania area please set up an appointment with us, so that we can properly diagnose your vehicle if needed. Contact us
2012 Nissan Frontier…used remote start…it turned of after normal time…I restarted with keys…..headlights would not turn on…I kept fiddling with it…eventually I remote started it & I believe either after I remote started, or shut down after remote start and key started the headlights would turn on……is there an issue with headlights if you let remote start time out and turn off vehicle????
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I have a 95 Chevy lumina minivan. I had a remote starter installed. Code alarm CA 505. a few months ago my battery was dead. I had it jumped. Every since I had it jumped the doors lock and unlock fine. But when I step on the brake the actuators in the doors click once. Then when I move about 50 feet they do it again. this happens all the time. I took it back to the place I bought it from. They said it had nothing to do with the remote start. The guy set some code to have the locks work with the brakes. It use to work when I put it in gear. No one can figure it out. The garage I bring her to said it was the remote starter. Someone said to undo the battery put head lights on this would reboot everything. I’m not sure I should do this. Can u help?. Thank you
The remote start has the ABILITY to lock the doors when the engine is running and it sees you push the brake for the first time before you shift into drive. It sounds like that feature is turned on. The Lumina probably has the ABILITY to lock the doors after the car has been shifted into drive or it has reached a certain speed. Turn one of those features off.
I have a 1993 chevy van G20 which had a RS800 Series III Remote engine starting system. Been working fine since 1993, but now when I start it from the remote and then depress the brake pedal all my fan motors, electric windows, odometer all shut off but the engine stays running but won’t shift out of second gear. Could it be the relay switch off the yellow wire that goes to the transmission ECU?
Some of these vans are complete nightmares in circuit design as far as we are concerned. (Multiple circuits protected by one fuse etc)
It could be a relay… It could be anything… Get a smart person who works on remote starts to fix it… We can fix electrical problems and remote starters here in Erie, PA 16510.
Hi , I had the automatic car starter installed 9 mo. ago and did no use it at all in the summer and since installation the actual starter ( not automatic) has broke had it replaced 3 times and seems every time I use the remote starter the starter in my car goes .. car doesn’t start manually or automatically . Have you had issues like this reported?
Although I do not know what kind of vehicle you have nor what kind of remote start you have, I have never ever heard of someone needing to replace the starter on the vehicle 3 times. You need a smart person to look at your vehicle. We are located in Erie, PA 16510.
I have not heard of a remote start automatically operating the windows. It would seem like someone would have had to deliberately connect something to a window circuit…Did you take it back to the shop that installed the remote starter? I am curious to see how you solved this issue…
Hi I have a 2014 GMC Sierra, I installed new LEDs last night and when I turned on the truck the check engine light came on. This morning i tried turning on the truck with remote start because it was cold and it wouldn’t. Can someone help me? (the remote start is factory) Thanks.
Factory remote starts do not work when their is a CEL (check engine light) on.
I purchased a 2014 Honda CRV in May of this year. About two months ago when I turn the key, the lights and radio will come on but engine will not turn over. Sometimes I would have to turn the key two or three times before the engine would start. I took it back to the dealership and they did a diagnostic check, says the alternator, starter and battery are fine, they think the the issue caused by the vapor remote starter, which was on the vehicle when I purchased it, and suggested I disconnect. Have you come across this issue before ?
HI,
Trying to get some insight into my problem.
I have 2009 Toyota Corolla w/ Avital remote starter. It worked perfectly last winter but this time car tries to crank but does not start the engine. Lock/unlock works.
But strangely, when I key in the car and then try remote start, car starts!
What could be the issue?
Thanks,
/Sachin
I am not sure wht remote start system i have in my 98 chevy truck but altenater charging bat while runing keep getting low votage type of thing like its starving for power to start now i cant really see where main power wires. Been connected only smaller on tht been paddle bit in to existingand i removed plastic dash cover an stearing weel cover and when i remove one of my paddle bit wires it acts like its instantly dead first three turn overs its acted like gonns start then dies out 350 vortec just replaced starter selidnoid ignition relay tht tht was issue
The truck litterly seem like it wont start at all if i unplug box how can i get it removed and where locally by flint mi usa
Have a remote start .I have not had trouble till this winter. When I start the car from inside the house, car starts. But if I change my mind and don’t use the car after I initially start it it will turn off. and then magically turn back on and do this all day. Example, started the car in the morning so it would defrost since we had snow. When I went outside the snow was too deep so I decided to take hubby”s car. Came home from work and as I pulled in my car started itself. Evidently my neighbor said it was doing this all day.Used a lot of my gas… don’t know why this is happening
I have 2012 Hyundai Accent, with a Hyundai installed remote at time of purchase. Well recent we have been having trouble getting it to start with the remote. The vehicle turns over but will not start. This has just started in the last few months.
The original remote start installation tech needs to look at the remote start. ENORMIS Mobile Specialties gives a Lifetime Warranty on our remote starters and I think most other companies do too.
Your posts look very helpful unfortunately I did not see anything posted that is related to my issue.
I have a 2011 Ford F150 that I bought used last fall. In December I had a remote start installed in my truck and am using the original truck key fobs to start the truck. I used the remote start almost daily without any issue. In January I remote started my truck and when I went to get into the vehicle the key fob did not open the door. The fob would not lock or unlock the doors. I was able to use the actual key to unlock the door but had to immediately put the key into the ignition so that it would not sound the alarm(horn) I had to go to a Ford dealership to get the Fobs re-programmed for $90. I then had to go back to the installer to get the remote start re-programmed. This just happened to me again this past weekend.
I’m convinced that the cause is the remote start. Module maybe? My installer admitted it may be a defective module. I asked him if he was going to cover the cost of the dealership bills and he said no and that he would only cover his labor and replacement module. What are your thoughts on the 2 issues?
Could it be a defective module? Am I being reasonable in asking for the dealership bills to be re-reimbursed?
Kim you have an excellent question! We have seen many Ford products, WITHOUT remote starts installed, lose key programming. It’s something that happens in this world of complicated electronics.
You asked, Am I being reasonable in asking for the dealership bills to be re-reimbursed? In this situation I would say NO you are not being reasonable. If we felt the remote start module caused the issue then I would say, yes.
I am having issues w my remote start. I stay with remote start, doors lock, horn beeps but car doesn’t start. I unlock my doors with remote and get inside. The anti theft light is rapidly blinking and the heat and radio work. The lights on the dash are lit. What could be wrong?
Your vehicle (wish I knew what you had) is upset. It is seeing that someone wants to start it, BUT the Anti-Theft computer is NOT seeing the “password/code” to allow it to start. Fords typically flash a red light very fast when a start sequence has been denied. Get the Remote Start technician back in the vehicle. There is nothing you can do or I can do to help you.
It is a Ford. Do u know if this is covered under warranty?
If our shop had installed this remote start and you are the original owner; we give a limited lifetime warranty and this would most certainly be covered under warranty.
I have a 1993 Chevy pickup, I had a remote start and automatic door locks installed on it in 2015 and it have been working great. About 2 months I tried to start it with the remote start, it tried 3 times but it didn’t start. I tried to use the key and it still wouldn’t start. I had it towed to the shop the next day, but they couldn’t find anything wrong and it started fine with key and the remote. I used the remote start and key, it worked fine for a week or two. Then I tried to remote start one morning and it did not start,I then tried with the key and it wouldn’t started. It has done this 4 times and each time I had the truck to the shop. When I tried to remote start and it doesn’t start, if I wait about 24 hours it will start with the key. The mechanic shop said that it’s the remote start. The shop that installed it said they never had or heard of that before. What do you think the problem is?
Whhat do I think? I think the problem is with a 26yr old 1993 CHEVY TRUCK! What you are talking about could be a bad Chevy starter. Could be a bad solenoid on the starter(If that applies), It could be rotted GROUND WIRE that runs from the engine block to the frame. It could be anything. I bet you it’s NOT the remote start system.
If it were me.
#1 Take it to the remote start shop and ask them to VERIFY it’s def not the remote start.
#2 Find a smart human near you that will search and DEFINITELY FIND THE PROBLEM and NOT POINT FINGERS!
That is how we got into the business of fixing electronics. We got sick and tired of mechananics unable to properly FIX vehicles and they would just BLAME the remote start.
Another Example of a mechanic blaming a remote car starter:
-woman called us because her power seat on her 2013 Subaru would not work.
-Car was under warranty so she took it to the Subaru dealer.
– Subaru Technician blamed the 2yr old remote start and wanted $750 for a NEW WIRE HARNESS!
-Are we kidding? NOPE It gets better.
– She wanted a 2nd opinion. (Smart woman)
– We get the car…We inspected all our wiring and searched all around the seats for anything obvious.
– Guess What? WE FOUND A BLOWN FUSE UNDER THE HOOD!
– Subaru owner almost paid $750 !!!
It was a blown fuse for the power seats but the mechanic BLAMED THE REMOTE START!
True story and we see them CONSTANTLY!
i have 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 with factory remote my problem is my remote starts truck every now and then when it doesn’t start my engine light turns on when it does work my engine light is off. can someone please help.
Hello Armando. It is possible your truck has a small intermittent EVAP leak. The truck LOOKS for this when it starts up. Sometimes when the truck starts up it could trigger a CEL “check engine light” and then that will prevent the truck from REMOTE STARTING. On the days that small EVAP LEAK is NOT detected the CEL will not be triggered and the remote start will work just fine. Small EVAP leaks can be very intermittent and this is a possibility.
This is ONLY a GUESS. REPEAT! THIS IS ONLY A GUESS. We can NOT solve your problem here or on the phone.
What do you do ? Go to a QUALIFIED shop that can look at your “CEL” history and see if they can narrow anything down.
Here in northwest, PA (just outside of Erie, PA) ENORMIS Mobile Specialties is the expert at figuring out electrical problems like this.
Good Luck and take care.
Just recently I have noticed a beep coming from my AstroStart starter. For very brief moments during this “beep” the screen indicates Door Open and then it goes back to the time of day. I have securely checked each and every door to make sure they’re shut. Every door is firmly shut. But I continue to hear the beep and see the indicator. There aren’t any doors open. Any suggestions????
Sorry we have no suggestions. Would highly suggest to go back to the shop that installed the system and they will figure it out!
My husband had a remote starter put on my 15 Camry last winter. The place has since went out of business so I can’t even call them. It will start my car fine but both his remote & mine will not unlock any of the doors or open the trunk unless we start the vehicle. We have to manually lock them before getting out.
Wish we had an easy answer. What is your location?