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How do I reset my Compustar remote starter?
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.
Why is my remote car starter not working?
Cause: It is rare, but does happen – in most cases, this is caused by a dead battery in the vehicle or the battery having been disconnected when being serviced. Remote starters usually have some type of non-volatile memory to retain things like programming features and remote control codes.
Why is my auto start not working?
Cause: In most cases, the under-hood pin switch is broken or corroded. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it.
Why is my remote start blinking blue?
The blue LED light will flash when the vehicle is locked/armed.
How do I get my car starter out of valet mode?
How to Exit Valet Mode
- Insert your vehicle’s key into the ignition and turn to the “ON/RUN” position. Do not crank the engine.
- Press and release the LOCK and TRUNK buttons (I & III) simultaneously.
- Remove the key from the ignition and attempt to remote start your vehicle.
Can a remote starter cause a car to not start?
The single biggest thing that can cause a remote starter not to engage is a faulty or missing hood switch. This device gets installed under the hood of your vehicle and prevents the engine from starting when the hood is up.
What do you do when your remote start doesn’t work?
If your remote starter system isn’t working properly, try replacing the battery in your fob. You can find replacement key fob batteries at Batteries Plus. Most remote starter fobs run on 2032 lithium coin cell batteries. This one may seem obvious, but if your vehicle is not in “Park” your remote starter will not work.
Why does my remote start not work?
Where is the valet override button?
Typical locations for valet switch: Under the driver’s side dash (mounted in the under-dash covering trim panel or wire-tied to a harness) Mounted in the driver’s side kick panel. Mounted in the steering column plastic housing.
What is valet mode?
Valet mode is a safety convenience feature standard on all Arctic Start remote start and security systems. Valet mode disables all system features other than lock or unlock; such as, remote start, alarm triggers, and trunk release.
What do you do if your remote start doesn’t work?
Double check your engine coolant and oil temperatures: If the engine coolant temperature is too high or the oil pressure is too low, remote start is disabled! After you have let the car cool down for 5-10 minutes and rechecked the levels, retry the start procedure.
How do you program a remote starter to start a car?
Release the Valet button when the horn honks. Bring the starter and ignition key with you to the car, and open the driver’s door while resetting the remote starter. The reset process is done after releasing the Valet button once the horn chirps. To program a remote starter, turn on the ignition switch using the car key.
How do you reset the remote starter on a Ford Explorer?
To reset a remote starter, thrust the key into the ignition, turn it to On mode, and long press the Valet button until the horn produces a beep sound. Long press the Valet button again, and press and release your remote’s button. Release the Valet button when the horn honks.
How do I set or reset the remotes to my engine?
You can set or reset the remotes to your engine in just a few minutes from your driver’s seat. Enter your car with your starter and ignition key and leave the driver’s door open. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “On” position. Press and hold the “Valet” button on your remote and wait for the horn to chirp.
How do you enter programming mode on a car?
Entering a car’s programming mode requires a sort of rub-your-tummy-pat-your-head sequence that usually involves turning the key one click to enter Accessory mode (the one lets you listen to the radio when the engine’s off) a few times, plus other machinations.