REMOTE START TROUBLESHOOTING
UNIT FLASHES LIGHTS ONCE AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT A START:
The unit is in Valet mode. Turn IGN ON, press and hold valet/programming button for about 5 seconds until LED goes
out. The unit is now out of valet mode and should perform a remote start.
UNIT FLASHES LIGHTS TWICE AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT A START:
The unit reads a fault at the Brake (Purple wire is active) or the Hood is OPEN (Gray wire grounded). This is a safety
feature of the unit. Check installation for faults and make sure hood is closed and latched.
UNIT CRANKS VEHICLE BUT ENGINE NEVER STARTS:
1. In some vehicles, there may be a Factory anti-theft system that will not allow the engine to run without the key in the
ignition. These systems may include Factory Security Modules, GM Passkey®/Passlock®, and RF Transponder
systems (Ford P.A.T.S.®). Many late 1990’s and later vehicles include some type of Anti-Theft system which may
require a bypass module. Bypass modules are sold separately.
2. The vehicle may have more than one Ignition/or Accessory circuit that requires power for the vehicle to start. This is
common on some GM/Toyota vehicles.
VEHICLE STARTS BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR ENGINE RUNS BADLY:
1. Many 1995 and later General Motors cars/trucks require a secondary ignition circuit for the Transmission computer
and other on board systems. If the vehicle is started without this wire energized, there may be a “Check Engine” or
“Service Engine” light on the dash. This may cause damage if the vehicle is driven in this condition. Be sure to
check for and additional WHITE (or sometimes GREEN) Ignition wire on GM cars and trucks.
2. Some Vehicles (Commonly Nissan) require 2 Start (Cranking) circuits for the vehicle to run properly. If this is the
case, then an additional relay must be installed (triggered off of the BROWN start output wire). Connected to the
Extra start relay output to the extra start wire in the vehicle. Secondary starter wire may be a smaller wire than the
primary starter wire.
NO RESPONSE FROM REMOTE TRANSMITTER:
1. Check for proper power/ground wiring connections.
2. Check Antenna Module connection. The antenna module included with this system must be plugged in to allow the
unit to send/receive signals.
3. The Remote Transmitters may need to be reprogrammed to operate the system. See Transmitter programming.
4. Remote Transmitters may be damaged or need new batteries.
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