How long does a car stay running after remote start?
After remotely starting the engine, how long will the engine run before it shuts off? Any vehicle started with the remote engine starter can idle for a total of 20 minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may be remotely started as many times as you wish for an additional 10 minutes.
How do I Turn Off the remote start on my car?
Press and hold the foot brake down. While keeping your foot on the brake, press the remote start button on your remote control for 3 seconds like you are remote starting the vehicle. Your parking lights will flash once. (If they flash more than once, you may have to visit the dealer/installer) Turn the vehicle OFF.
When did we start using remote car starters?
Interface Modules are also increasingly required to work with newer vehicles computers and start sequences, beyond the basic Power and Start wiring that was needed 30 years ago when we started doing remote car starters! My friend says he can install my Remote Starter, or he has done them 10 years ago.
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.
How long does it take for car to shut off after remote start?
Click to expand… car still shuts off after 3 seconds if i put the key in the ignition and leave it at OFF position. But if i turn the key to ON position, like at 2nd stop just before starting the car engine, and press the start button from the remote, the car starts and stays running.
Press and hold the foot brake down. While keeping your foot on the brake, press the remote start button on your remote control for 3 seconds like you are remote starting the vehicle. Your parking lights will flash once. (If they flash more than once, you may have to visit the dealer/installer) Turn the vehicle OFF.
What should I do if my remote starter is not working?
Press and hold the foot brake down. While keeping your foot on the brake, press the remote start button on your remote control for 2.5-3 seconds. Your parking lights will flash once. Turn off your vehicle’s engine and remove the key from the ignition. Retry remote starting your vehicle using your Compustar remote.
How does a remote starter work on a car?
Modern vehicles are controlled almost exclusively by the vehicle’s computer. What that means to you is your remote starter probably used a data moduleas part of the installation. That allows the starter brain to communicate with the vehicle computer in its native language, because it gets programmed with vehicle-specific software.
Why does my Remote Start and shut off?
The remote starter shut off because you pressed the brake pedal. You instinctively turned the key to start, and nothing happened. Then, after you tried it a few more times, you decided to remove the key, and that didn’t work either.