CAR ALARM AND REMOTE START INSTALLATION GUIDE
Copyrght 2002-2004 Triple S Customs
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CHECK ENGINE light, ABS light, or SERVICE ENGINE SOON light stays after remote starting the vehicle.
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Check that the vehicle’s ignition wires and accessory wires have all been properly interfaced and they
are energized when the remote start is activated
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Check that none of the vehicle’s wiring harness connectors are unplugged
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Factory remotes do not operate when the vehicle is remote started.
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On some vehicles, the factory keyless entry will not operate when the engine is running. This is
normal and cannot be changed.
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System does not respond to remotes.
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Check your power and ground inputs at the system’s control unit.
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Check that all connectors to the alarm/remote start are properly inserted.
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Make sure the system’s antenna is plugged in properly.
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Make sure the remotes are properly programmed and the batteries are new.
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System has poor remote range.
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Most systems provide two remotes. Try using the other remote. The problem may be caused by a
weak remote battery.
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Reposition antenna. Make sure the antenna is extended straight upward and not touching metal.
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Doors lock when they should unlock and unlock when they should lock.
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The door lock outputs from the system are connected backwards.
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Vehicle’s power door lock fuse blows when locking or unlocking the doors using the aftermarket keyless entry
remote.
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Check to be sure you have correctly identified the vehicle’s door lock system and wires for your
vehicle.
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If the vehicle has a reverse-polarity door lock system, the switch side and motor side of the door lock
wires are connected incorrectly.
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Parking lights do not flash.
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Check that the correct parking light wire has been found and interfaced.
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Opening the driver door triggers the alarm but opening any of the passenger doors does not.
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The vehicle has individual door trigger wires. You must find the trigger wire(s) for the passenger
doors.
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Opening the doors triggers the alarm but opening the rear hatch or trunk does not.
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There is a separate trigger wire for the trunk or rear hatch that must be connected to the alarm.
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A short time after arming the alarm, the alarm goes off for no reason.
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You must diode isolate the vehicle’s door trigger wires as described earlier in this document.
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If you have already diode isolated the vehicle’s door trigger wires, check to be sure the diodes are
wired in the proper direction.
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The shock sensor is too sensitive/ not sensitive enough.
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Adjust the sensitivity of the sensor according the manufacturers instructions.
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Try moving or relocating the sensor to a different location.
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Starter disable doesn't work
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Wrong wire has been interrupted.
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Some systems require that the alarm be triggered before the starter disable is active.
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LED doesn't work
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Is it properly plugged in?
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Override switch doesn't work
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Is it properly plugged in?
