can you tell what i need to do to fix this. The back of the Compustar remote control shows you how to get your vehicle out of valet mode. All I can say it just stopped working for some reason. Thanks in advance. Thanks for any feedback! Starts fine with key. please help. Patty. 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! My problem is my remote will not unlock my doors. I went to remove any stickers or debris from the windshield itself and removed the antenna for a remote starter. If not, I would make sure that it is not in valet mode This is set differently with different Makes of remote starters so you would have to check your owners manual If that does not solve the issue, I would contact the place that installed it and see what they have to say about it I doubt that it is anything major. I have a Autostart AFAS1272 manual install from 2013. Mitch is right, i was having the same problem but the trick is to only hit the lock and trunk buttons for half a second,i kept holding them and got no results.Thanks Mitch. Sunday (today), my car would not start again so I tried to turn it on manually. None of the bottoms work (lock,unlock,trunk,start). Symptoms: Pressing ANY button on the remote results in no response from vehicle, only red lights on remote. Mechanic friend brought the diagnostic software tool to read any codes it might be throwing, but nothing is being picked up. Thanks, Dennise. It was replaced yesterday and everything started fine when the guy was here, then after he left and I got in to go somewhere, the car would not start. I have a push button start button that starts my car. I have a nissan Maxima. Likely is nothing major. Id guess that it is a defect in the remote, but I would contact the manufacturer directly. thinking, I started to fiddle around with the buttons of the remote start system, and the hood pin and now: MY CAR KEY WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY UP!! Once you determine that, I would contact that companys tech support. Evan, It is possible that the remotes just need to be reprogrammed. Best of Luck. I tried two 56k in parallel (28k effective) and it worked. The lights would flash once but never crank. Have you ever heard of this before? The remote control is 1BR-AM. 09 Accord Compustar, doors lock and unlock. Give them a call and see what they can tell you. 09-05-2015 IVE PURCHASED A REMOTE FOR MY 2005 SEBRING ON NET; BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY & DID NOT COME W/REMOTE. If I use the key it starts fine. Stacy, unfortunately, we are not familiar with that brand. Interesting! 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 when I finally got the car running later that day the remote start wouldnt work any more. I also cant seem to find the hood pin. Still, no car lights or horn honk when we try anything. However, if I go out and use the key it starts the first and every time. Tell him/her to try remote starting it then when it fails to watch the break lights. Hi Mitch, I can start my car in the igition but confused why it wont start with the remote. I remember a week before this happened I let the gas gauge go all the way until just about empty. I bought the car in 2004, it is a 1999 Pontiac grandam. Check with your installer. That is not a brand that we offer. Ill bet its a simple fix. When i push the unlock button it unlocks all the doors instead. Thank you, you save my life. Could the dodge dealer have caused this? 2. kills battery FAST. like to buy the remote starter guide, but cannot order it. Hi, all I have a remote starter installed on my car already. I would either contact the dealer who installed it or the manufacturer directly. Why doesnt my vehicle start without the key in ignition when I remote start. i came upon your site by chance and I am glad I did. It might be very simple to fix. Today I tried it and it would not start. I watched the video on taking it out of valet mode. The box and remote are original to each other and the box doesnt have any other controllers #Stumped, im having a difficulty with that same series 2100 2106u remote i just got it programmed to a 2003 trailblazer and the starter wants 2 turn over but it doesnt u got any pointers, and when i check for reset to turn switch 3 times turn key on push brake release turn on off/ turn twice and third time leave on then program key fob. My guess is that if he lets it sit for a while (hour?) Provided the system is aftermarket usually they have a system in place to tell you the error code. 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! Your suggestion would be appreciated. any help would be appreciated.Thanks. Causes: Someone accidentally pressed the combination of buttons to put the car into valet mode, usually when the remote is in a purse or pocket. Well As is my usual disclaimer Its hard to diagnose something like this in this way. It could be any of a number of things. Once again, very difficult to diagnose like this, but I would guess that the transponder bypass has lost programming.. 5901 won't start vehicle; gives an error. Might be in valet mode. In most cases, this is accomplished by a hood pin switch or a hood tilt switch. You should contact the starter manufacturer or the bypass manufacturer to determine the proper programming procedure. Cold weather would put more of a demand on the ignition circuit. I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with remote start from the factory. trunk hatch goes crazy randomly. The panic alarm works and it recognizes when I have doors open when I try to arm it. When i showd it to the dealer he asked me to taken a appointment. Just had a remote starter (just a starter doesnt unlock doors or do anything else) installed in my 2010 GMC Sierra and it works as it should, but the vehicle has no sounds now. Is there anyway to reset the alarm/panic mode without the remote? Can you please suggest any diagnostic or solutions. Thanks. To open my car doors, lock my car, open the trunk. If it is a transponder issue, it is likely an easy fix. Is maybe an issue with the installation?? How can i fix this. I no longer live in the province in which the starter was installed so I cant go back to the installer. Its hard to say what your issue would be without more information. Fortunate me I found your web site by chance, and Im stunned why this coincidence didnt came about in advance! More and more frequently it will start run for a few seconds then shut off. When I unarmed the vehicle only one of my doors unlock (driver) the rest Id have to use the key to unlock. Ethan, what you are describing is odd. Note: If the engine starts, then immediately stops for no apparent reason during a start cycle, it may be that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilization system (Anti-start). Mike. However, the Compustar remote should bypass this and function when the vehicle is running. i have a 2005 chrysler 300 3.5L pressing my remote starter twice makes my vehicles lights blink7-8 times ,vehicle doesnt do anything if i press it again does the same and doesnt start vehicle can anyone help please. Thank You from the NH Seacoast. 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. Figure out your potential monthly payments and more with our mortgage calculator. lol It kind of sucks because its not ideal but at least I can have my car running with the keys in it. Help, Thanks. I entered the passive mode UNLOCK+TRUNK UNLOCK, and the remote eas working normally.I have a 2011 Ford F-150. Then the other day I went to use it and it would not start. Different installers will chose different locations. remote is in working order. What gives? When I try to lock my truck..the FOB indicates armed then it beeps and tells me that a door is open. I have the exact same issue. Vehicle sat for close to two months not running, battery completely died. 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. not it only blinks the lights when i lock it but no horn and now it wont do anything when i unlock it no lights or anything why? Lola, that is very odd. Ive tried all the trouble shooting suggestions in the manual & nothing works. How do I find out what brand my auto start is? Other times it starts just fine. I cant even lock/unlock vehicle with the buttons from inside the vehicle so Im assuming that the locks are activated by remote control only which is probably why this function isnt working at all. My car used to say started for 15 minutes but now it only stays on for about one minute (I believe I noticed the change after I got a new remote start controller). So I ended up paying for a brand new starter that I didnt need to use until recently. Any help will be greatly appreciated as I will be home and just a few weeks and need to have it on the road. 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. I have a KONTAK remote start on my 06 TITAN. It worked fine for a year, and now this happensany suggestions as to taking it to the installer (because the remote starter may need to be adjusted) or taking it to a car repair shop (because the actual starter on the car is not working)?? If that is not possible, I would contact the manufacturer. You know, the old eruuun, eruun click. I just had the battery replaced in the car, and now the remote does not start the car. Gm vehicles are notorious for issues with the ignition switch and wiring. I only want this remote to start my car; i dont want to use it ( coded in to do anything else) I.e. The big thing is, it only cranks for 0.5 seconds(When it fails). Now, my car is hot in the winter morning (like 35 degree below)!! Usually its is the other way around and its a simple matter of taking the device out of valet mode. is there a way to reset it? The lights flash like they suppose to do but nothing happens. It is winter and really cold where I live and not happy about going outside in the cold to start my truck. I tried replacing the batteries in my transmitter, but its the same story. Whatsoever there is no electricity in da while car but jut the hazard ligth turns on It usually runs through the firewall. Hello, I am currently in afghanistan and while being gine i left my 2004 powerstoke with my father. Sounds like your unit is in valet mode. (for example) The parking lights should light and go out but nothing. Could the remote start have done this? The battery went dead in my remote and now, after replacing the AAA battery in the remote it wont work. Can start the car with the key just fine the button just doesnt work at all I replaced the batterys thinking they was to weak but nope not the problem I tried the other key fob we have for spare and still not working. Hi Guys , thanks for the little tutorial on trouble shotting, I have a remote starter/alarm combo in my truck, the manufacturer of that system actually has a trouble shooting guide and what the light blinks are indicating which make it easy to trouble shoot. I got a Compustar remote start installed and it works but my alarm no longer works. I am writing to ask if you have any ideas for this situation, and hoping you wont say start over and buy a decent starter from a reputable dealer ?. When I push my start button to remote start my jeep, it starts up and everything by remote. Colette, First of all, sorry for the delay. Manny, I would recommend contacting your installer about this It may be a programming or perhaps a wiring issue, Thank you. After little, very little! Very odd. can i download it somwere. Hi , THAT remote works good.Also there is the remote almost like the one I just talked about but IT has a thing sticking out of the top. I would take the vehicle to a specialist in remote starters and have them rule out the remote starter as the problem. I believe it went into Valet mode but all the reset instructions do not work (because its a Diesel?) Mitch, Its installed in my 96 4Runner about 3 years now, the guy that installed it is not in business anymore and I have no way of contacting him. Weve disabled the alarm speaker so I cant hear it but its still going off and my park lights blink and my car clicks every 5 seconds. My lock and unlock buttons works fine but without flash light which means that yes car is in valet mode. Thanks for posting. Car itself starts fine with key. Do you have any idea where the hood pin is located on a 2006 impala? I am sure they will need to charge you for this since they likely did not install it, but with everything you are describing, you need to take it to a professional. Since then if the temperature drops below about 30 degrees the vehicle wont start. Good luck. 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. It now wont let the car start. My wife purchased a 2004 Pontiac grand am with a astrostart remote starter. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer. Your email address will not be published. So I tried my second one and it will only work if Im right beside the car. It turns up only to the position where the battery light comes on but not the start position, when all the control lights come onI susspect, Ive triggered some kind of antitheft block or somethingANY ADVICE ON HOW TO RESET IT ALL, SO THAT AT LEAST I will be able to start the car with my IGNITION KEY like it was able to, just a day ago?? Take it to your nearest Compustar dealer and they should be able to get it out of diesel mode for you. Most of the time, any situations that do come up can be solved by following the advice above. Is there a solution to this problem? It was installed when I bought the truck used by previous owner. i replace the battery but nothing happens, turned out i trashed the reciever on the dash because i had no idea what it was for. Im going to return it to the installer, of course, but thought you might have a quick fix to save me from having to sit in that 6 ft by 6 ft waiting room with only a TV Guide from 1987 on the table! Thanks in advance. The trunk will not open using the remote, and the car will not auto start. Its worked like a charm for all of these years. Viper SmartStart is a clever solution that combines the functionality of your vehicle's key fob with your cell phone. Replaced fuse and everything works. After trying a few things i had left it and returned back to it a few hours later and it had then started. I managed to reprogram the remote successfully, but now it only locks and unlocks the doors. My acura mdx 2002 remote led not coming up after replacing dead battery,the car can start with the key but with laud alarm. I have a 94 blazer with an astrostart, when I hit any button on my for it sends me back the negative response. Call the manufacturer and find out how to change the runtime on your model. I looked under the hood for a kill switch, didnt see one. Id recommend trying to locate a dealer who offers that product. Installed it myself. [] My Remote Car Starter Stopped Working! wait 2 minutesthen its fine. I changed the battery but it still happens. Thanks. 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. 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. Im having some trouble with my Compustar remote starter and Im hoping you can help. There are a lot of myths surrounding remote car starters. Denver Colorado You may have a bad transmitter or antenna. 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. I went outside to manually start it and the car would not turn over but my lights and radio would turn on. and still the same. When I remote start my car the doors automatically lock after about 15 minutes. Thank you for making these posts available, and for actually responding to people questions in such a timely manner. I then used the remote start as suggested. Also could be programming.. However you said that it is like the dead battery scenario. I checked it was not in valet mode. It could be cranking for not quite long enough before it starts which would cause it to shit the engine is cooling after a period of time needing an extra second. This is not a brand we offer. It sounds like you have done all of the appropriate first steps. I would also check and make sure the mechanic didnt disconnect anything by accident. There is a small black box at the top of the windshield on pass side which I believe is the remote receiver, but I pulled down the headliner and didnt see any evidence of water on or in that. This is what a properly installed hood pin looks like. 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