The car starter remote died but the car alarm that came with the remote start wont stop. Short of that, I think that you should contact Compustar directly. I follow the relatively simple instructions in the manual but with no luck. 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. Fiddle with the switch tonight, starts working again. Im having some trouble with my Compustar remote starter and Im hoping you can help. The lights flash like they suppose to do but nothing happens. I notice the LED light mounted on the windshield is no longer lit up? I took my car to a Lexus dealer and had them look at the problem. I would highly recommend that you take the vehicle back to the installer and let them check it out. Eventually I must have hit something right for it to turn off but the alarm went off for about four-five minutes. Even the door lock button on the remote wont work. After researching and finally finding the proper transmitter, I was able to figure out the programming sequence (at least I think I have). I have a Viper 5901 Starter that was installed professionally last year without any problems, after taking the truck to the dealership last week the started will crank over but not fire. I have a Compustar 2 way remote starter in my 2007 Matrix, just installed in April 2011. Hello This only happens after the car has been sitting for a few hours. When I hit buttons on remote my hazard lights flash 1 or 2 times, but car will not start. I was told that I had to buy a complete new set up. John, that could be any of a number of things, many of which would not be a major issue (Though a few could be) I would recommend that you go to Compustar.com and use their dealer locator to find your nearest dealer. We found the box under the dashboard, with wires going up, but we cannot find a button on it to move or reset. batteries in it with the starter system again? Please keep in mind that requests for technical support must beaccompaniedby the full name of person who originally purchased the starter at Mobile Edge or the original invoice number. Please take it to an authorized Astrostart dealer and explain your situation. Was rewired and works like a charm now. now i have to stand next to my truck just to get it to start or open locks , i have tried 2 new battery and checked the remote at auto parts stores on there little remote testers o see if its working and it lights up the led , Also i have checked all the plug ins and are fully connected . Ive tried changing the batteries in the remotes as well as reprogramming, but nothing helps. Can I reset it? Hi Mitch, Nothing happens. It was doing weird things last week 8awg wire and the run is only about 5 feet. 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. The remote was flashing so i just unlocked the car with my key and the alarm started going off and the car wont start. I would bet its a Passlock issue. I would take it back to the dealership but I dont trust them. Which by the way cost around 400 per door to repair! Another tough one I suspect that you have an ignition switch issue Or a defective anti grid / starter kill circuit. Cory, I have the exact same issue on my 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. Car looked like it reacted to the switch, remote worked for the day. Hi, We recommend that you contact the manufacturer. First of all, this is a really great article thank you. After doing that, now my remote starter will turn the vans engine on, but the heater does not come on. Problem is, no one but a viper dealer would know and not one dealer has been helpful once they found out the problem! My car wont start with the remote nor will it start with the key. Any suggestions the model is AstroStart. I have a backup fob that was never programmed. Any info would be greatly appreciated, as I have never had autp start before. Nice answers in return of this question with real arguments and telling everything regarding that. Any ideas? I cant think of any reason that they would have disabled this on your vehicle. I used one more than the other quite a bit so I believe the batteries died. It worked just fine the last time I used it, but it has been since spring. The back of the Compustar remote control shows you how to get your vehicle out of valet mode. Ive seen in other posts about the bypass being messed up while they had the battery disconnected, does that sound like the problem here too? Unfortunately the remote start button only makes the vehicle beep twice. Do not try to remote start. do not trust your vehicle to the lowest bidder. Once I got it all back together and running again, the remote start wont work. Any good remote car starter should have some form of valet mode. Does sound starter related based on the info you provided. Bruce, you also have a strange one going on! Thanks! Again, sorry for the delay. 1) When I press the trunk button. I would definitely take that back to whoever installed it and have them troubleshoot it. 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! Any suggestions on what I could try, or where to find resetting instructions online? Could the dodge dealer have caused this? If the change in current draw is not within acceptable limits, that will show that the problem lies in the remote starter or install The technicians need to be trained on the use of simple diagnostic equipment to do this test. Any experience with this starter that would help me? Can the automatic door lock function (after remote start) be disabled on a Firts Tech CS 600 remote start? My wife purchased a 2004 Pontiac grand am with a astrostart remote starter. Try doing the button press procedure without starting the car. Is that correct? Viper SmartStart is a clever solution that combines the functionality of your vehicle's key fob with your cell phone. They should be able to address your issue. IVE PURCHASED A REMOTE FOR MY 2005 SEBRING ON NET; BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY & DID NOT COME W/REMOTE. I have done the valet reset on each remote, trying it several times with no luck. I tried taking it in to a Compustar authorized dealer and they said it would be cheaper to replace than to troubleshoot. When I went to unlock my doors with the new remote, the panic alarm set off and WOULD NOT turn of, I couldnt even start my car it would not let me. and the remote starter or the bypass lost programming. Thanks. So I have an ANT SS 25 antenna with a 2W803R-SS remote. 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. If I let the car sit for maybe 1 hour etc. If that is the case, I would check any wiring that is associated with the power door locks and the remote starter and make sure that there is not a loose, bad or shorted connection. 56k was too much car would start but brake pedal was never recognized. The fob that I was using got destroyed by me being stupid. To my surprise it works too well because now this remote is controlling both cars at the same time, as in if I press the remote start button both vehicles will start. Mike, We are unable to offer technical assistance for installation related issues. I have a Prestige remote starter not a Compustar. If pressing the unlock button does indeed unlock the doors, I would say that your system is working properly. Many times, this is an optional hookup and many not have been wired in during installation. The car starts just fine with the key. remote is in working order. I am not sure what this could be Perhaps change the battery in the remote? You saved me hundreds. My compustar remote is a 2WG9R-SP. Hi Mitch! Im wondering if it isnt power related. When I try to start it with the key, it doesnt even attempt to start. Likely is nothing major. My original remote does close and open the car with lights and sound ok. Usually it's on the thicker wires coming from the unit. Manny, I dropped my remote that starts my car along with locking and unlocking the car. Also the parking lights are staying on for a long time after exiting the vehicle. No trunk and no start. So i am having trouble trying to get my remote start to work. Yesterday my friends and I were at the lake I pushed the lock button and asked one of them to check if it was locked they said know after the door had opened really confused i pushed it again nothing he then said just lock it from the inside i did while walking there i told him about the shady figure acroos from us in his car looking at our car he said to think nothing of it after words we went to dairy queem for some food and my car door locked with the switch again, Help please? When i push the unlock button it unlocks all the doors instead. any idea? Any idea what the code for 4 beeps is? The argument has been is it the dealer or the remote start wiring is not correct. Useful information. I dont know if maybe my kids grabbed the remote and put the car into an unresponsive mode. Hope you have a great holiday! 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. Since this all stared, I have gotten a tune up and new battery. We have been using it for 3 years now. Please help.! Hey Mitch Is my battery being drained by the remote starter? Look on the back of your remote for the proper buttons to press to enter and exit valet mode (Usually Lock+Trunk). A few days ago the remote start stopped working. My starter remote only has one button. But I feel these people have been screwing me over all this time instead of admitting its just not working in hopes of keeping a good reputation. Should be an easy fix. This iseasilycorrected in most cases by simply flipping the switch in the other direction. I have a 2006 Dodge Avenger with remote start. Occasionally, losing power (or replacing a battery) may result in the device losing programming. Don't have an account? Its the same on my 2005 accord. Depending on the model, it may have lost programming. My girlfriends cars starter system manufatcurer however does not put a trouble shooting guide in their manual, and doesnt tell you what the lights time the number of blinks means, she hasnt been able to use her system since last year. Which made no difference to the situation at hand. You need professional help. It is not a battery problem. all works fantastic! Starting 2 years ago, the remote doesnt beep but it still opens closes door starts engine and flashes as confirmation as normal. Copyright 2023 Mobile Edge, 52 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Lehighton, PA, 18235- Privacy Policy - website by 1sixty8 media, inc. This has happened twice. I have a Compustar RF-2WG5-SH-S the 2 way remote I have was showing red when I press any of the buttons. I would consult with the dealer and find out why. Why doesnt my vehicle start without the key in ignition when I remote start. The VW alarm is not an issue. This has worked for over two years so weird that it quit all of a sudden. The power trunk release is disabled when the car is running. I should add that I have attempted to get in contact with the shop that installed it. like to buy the remote starter guide, but cannot order it. a day later it would not start at all Good luck! I wish I could help, but I do not personally know any dealers in your area that I can vouch for. To start the process over the battery has to be unhooked then it will make lights flash and start then die! Now Ive paired the remote and lock/ unlock/ trunk work. Your email address will not be published. look at this video you will find the answer : My battery had gone flat overnight due to my stupidity leaving the dome light on,,,,,result the remote starter on my keychain does not start my Honda Ridgeline,,,,,however it will lock and unlock the doors,,,,,Thanks, Dave. Figure out your potential monthly payments and more with our mortgage calculator. Thanks. Type of unit, etc. help what wrong. Glad you found it helpful! What now? It was a private sale and the remotes brand is worn off. That was in the summer and I didnt mess with it since. It is filled with over 25 pages of great advice to ensure that your buying experience is a great one! Could be some type of diesel mode, but 4-5 minutes is quite long. 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. Be sure that you are pressing the Lock and Trunk buttons at precisely the same time and only for a half a second. Best of luck! Find out what model you have and then Google how you put it in and out of valet mode. Hi Mitch. . so that is working but not the door locks. I have to take battery out of fob to shut off the light . When I start using remote starter, the heater or heated seats do not come on. I have a remote starter on my car, that my boyfriend bought online, and then took it to an installer for the installation. I plan to take it back to the dealer to have them fix whatever the problem is, i just want to have an idea of the issue before i go back in. they had to remove the engine from the car for a couple days while they worked on it. I took it back to the (certified) Viper dealer who claims they went through the entire system and tells me it is not from the system they installed. Any suggestions?? They started the car remotely right after i changed the battery, but now the remote starter is no longer starting the car. My guess is that this is a transponder related issue. I have an odd issue My wife & son both have CompuStar remote starters on their vehicles. But after 5-6 seconds go by, the engine shits off. My autostart does not work at all anymore, however the lock and unlock functions still work sort of. Jones, I wish I could help you but this would be tough to do without seeing it, esp since it is a manual transmission. Hi Mitch I have a 4 channel pusuit series remote starter on my 2006 Nissan titan. Recently I had to get a new key made and programmed for my 2003 Nissan Altima bc the mechanic lost the old one. The truck will crank but no start. I used the fob to start and it worked but the dash keeps saying that it is waiting for remote 2. i have a astrostart on my 2013 toyota tundra and it worked fine until i took in to some work done on it, now the remote start keeps giving me code 13, if i put the key in the ignition and push the autostart it starts my truck just fine and will stay on if i take the key out but it will not start if the key not in the ignition when i push the button. new cam sensor. It will start the car but the car immediately shuts off. Try reprogramming the remote to the system. If the temperature warms up however it always starts like it always did. Model 2106U-3106U. hi i have a toyota pickup 1995 i installed a one way compustar starter alarm combo when i pull the emergancy brake remove the key and exit the truck the blue light stars flashing in the truck witch is normal i try the remote starer 10min later it works fine but its only after an hour or 2 the when i try to start it that i get 3 flashes then 7 flashes from my lights on my truck and the blue LED light in the truck is still flashing as normal so i dont get why the blue LED is still flashing like its good to go but wont start. I went under the dash found the unit and pushed the reset button, still the same. I wish I could be of more help, but this is beyond the scope of a quick email or comment. What is wrong ?? Hit LOCK and TRUNK at the same time for 1/2 second I think your issue is Valet mode, not passive mode. Yes, I saw online how to repair the actuators myself , taking a day per door! I am pretty sure the battery is up to snuff car starts very well when it does. I press go, the parking lights flash.. thats it. Hope this helps someone. Im getting crank fails. What I was doing wrong was holding LOCK and TRUNK at the same time until the lights flickered on the remote. I bookmarked it. Check to be sure your hood pin is in working order if equipped. I would find a dealer in your area that offers that brand and consult with them. Any thoughts? is there a way to reset it? I know that is pretty basic info, but you would be amazed how many people forget that this switch exists! I put a brand new battery in it. Any suggestions? Ive got a remote starter by auotstar model AS-1725 SH. You issue sound like it could be something as simple as a blown fuse It is also possible that the remote control has lost programming.. I would definitely take it to an authorized Compustar dealer for diagnosis. Q? Lately I tried to auto start my car with remote and it keeps giving me an error 01 on the display. I wouldnt be able to offer any help with it. Mitch, .. Why? Tough one Im assuming that the power door lock work when you press the switch on the door? (for example) The parking lights should light and go out but nothing. Tamara, I suspect that your remote starter is in Valet mode. Check with your installer and they should be able to get it taken care of. I would stop using the remote starter until you can get this to a professional for service. Any suggestions? Yes. The remote died but the car alarm that came with the remote start wont stop. https://www.mobileedgeonline.com/wp-content/2008/10/remote-starter-tip-of-the-week/ This is annoying because, after using remote Bm we then need to use remote A to stop car A and car B will continue to run. Vehicle is a 1999 Yukon 5.7L. For users logging in via Facebook. It is possible that the disarm was not wired in properly. I was hoping you could help me as I have been calling the dealer, leaving several messages over the last month and have had no return call. I got it starting fine now with the remote but now I can not unlock or lock click, click. This is a 2002 Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket Premier remote start system (dealer installed). and still the same. HAPPILY after trying the first thing recommended here it now works. I then went to unlock my car at door and the alarm went off and I am unable to shut it off. If I am understanding you correctly, I would recommend that you use one of the remote to fill up all 4 spots on one car and the use the other remote to fill up the 4 spots on the other car. My dad recently died and left me his Suburban. They do lock and unlock the doors, but when I hit lock, the horn no longer blasts with it. See more content filed under ARTICLES, Remote Car Starters or tagged with Compustar. I have a 2010 chev. The dealer is on the other side of the Country. Ive asked my guy friends who work on cars 40 hours a week and have no idea what Im talking about. 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