Remote start (factory installed?)

[warchild]

I doubt its factory but i8 thought i would ask if anyone knows some trouble shooting tips. I push the keypad button and the instrument panel comes on(radio and climate control aswell) there is a series of clicks but no start. If i start the truck with the key then push the key pad button i can remove the key from the ignition and the car runs till you hit the brake pedal. any ideas?

 

[not8taxi]

what brand do you have?

 

[Denny347]

The remote start unit is not sending enough juice to the starter to do the job...it will sound like a dead battery. Not sure if the problem is in your unit or wiring.

 

[High_Order1]

clicking like a dying battery, or clicks like relays under the dash trying to do their job?

Could be a popped fuse, bad wiring, loose or failing connections, or part of the logic circuitry failing.

You'll hafta grab a meter and a flashlight and start ruling things out.

-Shawn

 

[warchild]

clickin under the hood, like a dead battery.

 

[Denny347]

clickin under the hood, like a dead battery.

I used to install those as a full-time job many moons ago. If the unit has internal relays then I would replace it. If it has external relays I would replace those first to see if that takes care of the problem. Its a process of elimination for electrical gremlins. Also, make sure that the connections going to the factory harness are in good condition...making good contact.

 

[warchild]

thanks guys