My guess was wrong in this case, but at least I was right about it being an easy fix! no lights no nothing. The doors lock and lights blink, but no start. The problem very likely has to do with the Passlock bypass that would have needed to be installed with your remote starter. Today I tried it and it would not start. .. Starting 2 years ago, the remote doesnt beep but it still opens closes door starts engine and flashes as confirmation as normal. Also, how can I test if the hood pin is broken? I have a Honda Accord 2005, got the remote with the car from the dealer, has been working fine until two weeks ago, when I press the button to start, the car tries a couple of times, but the car wont start. When I try to start it with remote then tail lights flashs and turns off , Engines tries to start but it doesnot(I can hear sound from engine). Another question my fathers car is an 07 chevy malibu would i be able to use the same kit in my 06 chevy colorado since he doesnt care to use it? Fortunate me I found your web site by chance, and Im stunned why this coincidence didnt came about in advance! Richard, you have a LOT of things going on there. I dont want this to happen! You need to determine the model starter you have and find an install or user guide for it online. I have a feeling it is the car starter. I have and they dont support it so they cant help me. Thanks for any input, i hope to hear back from you! Pushing the brake without the key in the ignition doesnt kill the truck. Ive asked my guy friends who work on cars 40 hours a week and have no idea what Im talking about. I think something needed to be reset, and when I opened and closed all the doors, it reset. Monday tried fiddling with the on/off switch I have under my dash. Thank You from the NH Seacoast. Ill bet its a simple fix. I recently bought a car with a prestige aps620 and the light on the keyfob will not stop blinking. Any idea how to reset to auto? i have a compustar car starter and when i go to start my car it will turn the car on multipul times but will not start. Can you help me? LOST MY REMOTE TO START MY VAN, HOW CAN I GET ANOTHER ONE? 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. However, it also tells me it is armed?? I replace the batteries ffrom the remote, reset from the car batteries by unsrewing it and reprogram the remote to the car nothing happen and it a factory alarm remote starter. 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)?? The guy at the install shop said that the lights flashing 15 time is a code, Is this true. With key engine turns on no problem. Symptoms: Pressing any button on the remote results in no response from vehicle. Model 2106U-3106U. 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. I have been trying to figure this out for a while. I have had some maintenance done on my truck a while back. I had bought and had the car starter installed by Circuit City, but they have gone out of business so the warranty is no good. need the help thnx. First of all, this is a really great article thank you. Bruce, you also have a strange one going on! hi my remot. Do you know what would cause this problem. My starter remote only has one button. Also when started with key and then remote button pressed, key can be removed with vehecle still running as it should. The dash lights, radio and heater stay on like the key was in the dash but the car does not stay running. 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. and its colder than a B and I have been running out to start it and praying no one steals it. Thank you so much! Hi I have a question, my remote control wont start the car. Why cant the factory key fobs be used to open the doors. I have an odd issue My wife & son both have CompuStar remote starters on their vehicles. N how can I? I have tried different brand names of batteries but it doesnt seem to make a difference. Good Luck! I am pretty sure the battery is up to snuff car starts very well when it does. Sounds like your unit is in valet mode. It now will start the car using the remote and all the lights blink on the car as they are suppose to, and the horn chirps once when I hit lock. Also, many remote car starters will revert to valet mode when the vehicle is disconnected for service. However they are out of business now as it was bout 3 years ago. I guess it was the alarm all along. when I press start, the lights flash 15 times quickly. I have checked the gas cap is tight, Check engine light is off, it still have engine oil for next 3000 miles Battery in the remote is good as i am able to lock and unlock the car from good distance. The alarm will chirp like its armed but when I open the door with the windows down it does not sound off. Patty. hi Mitch, I have compustar one way four button remote starter in 08 highlander and it was working fine and all of sudden crank the engine but didnt get started. attached on the ring with it has and oval button that when you push it it flashes red. Memory flash? Up to $1,500 in total credits. Once at my destination i had shut off vehicle and twenty minutes later i returned to start it and drive away only to discover that it would not start with either the key or the remote. Any ideas or suggestions? When an engine is warm it starts a little quicker and requires less crank time then when the engine is cold. what should i look for or do , thanks, I used my remote start this morning, drove downtown and parked, my truck is a standard, so it wont activate remote start unless in neutral and park brake on. if this is an install that we did originally, please call us to set up an appointment for us to troubleshoot the issue at no charge. Completely at a loss why its not communicating any longer. We do not offer that brand. Im getting crank fails. (TermsofUse,PrivacyPolicy, Manage Consent, Do Not Sell My Data). We thought it might have to reactivate it through the remote by pressing button 1 & 4 for half a second but it doesnt register, no lights flash. I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome article!! The only problem is that in the morning when I try to remote start my car it doesnt work. That is tough to diagnose without seeing it. It had previously worked fine, but the car start stopped working after having the car battery replaced. No instructions came with this car only two transmitters. I only want this remote to start my car; i dont want to use it ( coded in to do anything else) I.e. When I purchased the car, the remote start worked perfectly (not sure when it was originally installed). My dealership who installed wants to charge me several hours of labour and just replace parts instead of figuring it out. I have a cm7200 remote starter and it works fine. Appreciate any suggestions. 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. Very likely, when they programmed the new key, it bumped the bypass out of memory. I have researched this issue and found that means the unit is in manual mode, however I have an automatic transmission. No one can figure it out. Thank you!! Thanks. IF I get into the car, start it, then shut it down, lock the doors and THEN try the remote start, it works EVERY TIME. I have a 2010 chev. None of my doors were open but I opened all of them and shut them, including the rear hatch. My limitied troubleshooting ability leads me to believe that the driver side door pin is not being recognized (no dome lights when opening drivers door but works on passengers, back door lock does not auto unlock on drivers side like it does on passenger side) Also, door chime doesnt ring anymore if lights are full on with key out when you open door, and the car no longer honks horn when you double lock. Got an Astrostart auto starter. I have a set of compustar remote car starter installed into my 2006 Toyota RAV4 . 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? I tried taking it in to a Compustar authorized dealer and they said it would be cheaper to replace than to troubleshoot. Customer looks at me like I have a third eye and Ill say Yes. Thanks. when i press the buttons i can hear the starter under the dash clicking also when i start the vehicle with the key i can hear it clicking but it will; not start the vehicle. I have a Compustar CM6200 installed in 2013 Tundra, and a Firstech FTX1400-AM One Way remote. A few days later I replaced the battery(twice) and it doesnt do anything, no chirps no lights, nothing. and my car is still dying if it sits for 48+ hours. Today, while out at a winery, the system bit the dust. Have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with a nustart 1500 installed in it, worked fine up until last week lock and unlock buttons work but when i press the start button no lights flash but its like its turning the key on and off on and off because i can hear the blower motor come on and go off it will do these a couple times and then it locks the doors and nothing? Whats my next step? I can start my car in the igition but confused why it wont start with the remote. The possibility does exist that it is not a remote starter issue and is a problem with your vehicle. I have a hornet alarm/remot start on my jeep but for some reason when i got to start the truck it dont do nothing And the brake light on my dash lights up. Remote start failed after three attempts. One other possibility is that your mechanic (battery replacement) severed the wire that senses the tach signal Why not likely, it is a possibility. perhaps the hood pin is bad. I have read a lot of information online regarding disabeling valet mode and find that I have an unusual remote device. I put my jacket on and as I approach the vehicle with keys in hand it shuts off. in some cases, remotes need to be programmed by the installer in which case you will need to find an authorized dealer for your product in your area. Hope this helps. The installer says that option isnt available for my 2005 Honda Accord Sedan. Id suspect that your issue is a related to the transponder. Can you please suggest any diagnostic or solutions. like to pay but paypall not exept, USA ony ??? Any experience with this starter that would help me? It is not a battery problem. Also had a 30 amp fuse under dash at remote starter blown. I have a Autostart 2472 installed in my Acura MDX. I cant figure out what is wrong. lock/unlock features are working and same result with both remotes. Pressed, key can be removed with vehecle still running as it was bout 3 years ago this... 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