Why is my remote start shutting off?
The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar and Arctic Start systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started. Turn the vehicle OFF. Retry starting your car with your remote control.
When does a remote start car shut off?
Thus, 100% of the time that a vehicle is remote started, the engine will shut off as soon as a door is opened. This is to ensure the complete safety of your vehicle. If your vehicle does not have a Secure Takeover procedure available, do not lose hope!
How do you turn on a remote car starter?
While in the driver’s seat, close the driver’s side door. Insert your ignition key and turn it to Accessory (or press the start button once without pushing the brake pedal). Press the Lock button on your remote car starter. Within five seconds of turning it on, turn your key back to the “off” position (or press the start button again).
How old do you have to be to reset your remote starter?
If your car is five years old or newer, you’re likely in for a trip to the dealership; many new transponder keys can only be reset by the service department. But for older cars, The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to help and get that remote working once again.
What happens when the remote starter does not work?
If they no longer flash when you ask your vehicle to lock or unlock using the remote starter controller, you may be in valet mode. If you can lock and unlock your doors just fine but ONLY the remote start does not work, you may be in valet mode.
Thus, 100% of the time that a vehicle is remote started, the engine will shut off as soon as a door is opened. This is to ensure the complete safety of your vehicle. If your vehicle does not have a Secure Takeover procedure available, do not lose hope!
Are there any push to start remote starters?
Compustar and Arctic Start remote starters are compatible with most push-to-start vehicles. Through a proprietary process called “KLON”, our systems duplicate the aforementioned RF signal passed from the vehicle’s original smart key to the ignition system.
Why does my remote starter not turn on?
You inserted the key in the ignition and thought you turned it to the “on” position, but you did not. You then put your foot on the brake and took the vehicle out of park. The remote starter shut off because you pressed the brake pedal. You instinctively turned the key to start, and nothing happened.
Why does my Pts vehicle shut off after remote start?
Through a proprietary process called “KLON”, our systems duplicate the aforementioned RF signal passed from the vehicle’s original smart key to the ignition system. This allows our systems to safely start the vehicle without the physical presence of the vehicle’s key. Why does my PTS vehicle’s engine shut off after remote start?