Factory Installed Remote Start Problem

[kcwebguy]

I have a factory installed remote starter in my 2002 Mountaineer.

The vehicle will only start if the key is in the ignition (although in the off position).

If I remove the key and try to start it remotely, I get all the appearances of the engine starting (lights, clicks, etc) but no actual start up.

Any ideas?

Josen

 

[jad2411]

1-Not factory installed, maybe dealer installed
2-Your bypass might not be working, try to reprogram it (you need your 2 keys) if that doesn't work change it, I got mine for ~20 bucks

 

[kcwebguy]

1 - Maybe dealer installed. Came with the separate remote start factory manual though.

2 - Do you know where I can find instructions for re-programming it?

I only have one key and FOB. The FOB is not standard and I cannot find any that look like it anywhere online. The FOB is pretty trashed and I would like to replace it. I wouldn't mind two new keys either.

When you say "change it" what do you mean? Change what?

Josen

 

[garyk1970]

x2 not oem...dealer installed most common....the remote starter is good,its the module that duplicates the anti-theft code thats not working(this keeps the engine running after start)...try this;
1)turn known good key on then start ,turn off key,remove.
2)within 10 seconds activate remote starter.this should reprogram the remote starter module.

if after a couple trys and this doeasnt work,try the same above without starting.

if that doesnt work,two known good keys are needed to program the module....HTH

 

[kcwebguy]

Thanks for the tips. I'll give it a try and report back.

 

[jad2411]

is this your FOB?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CODE...temZ330370750150QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f100

And this is a bypass module (what we suspect is not working properly)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Omeg...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53da761bd2

 

[kcwebguy]

garyk1970,

your instructions did the trick. Although, it did not work until I did the steps where I "do not" start the engine. Now it works perfectly. Thanks...

jad2411,

That is my FOB right there.

What would be interesting to know is if I have the rear hatch unlock capability with my vehicle. There is not a button for it on the current FOB though...

Josen

 

[jad2411]

Press and hold the unlock button for ~3-4secs

 

[garyk1970]

garyk1970,

your instructions did the trick. Although, it did not work until I did the steps where I "do not" start the engine. Now it works perfectly. Thanks...

jad2411,

That is my FOB right there.

What would be interesting to know is if I have the rear hatch unlock capability with my vehicle. There is not a button for it on the current FOB though...

Josen

great, good deal...