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6.
Check connections. The heavy gauge remote start input wires on the heavy
gauge 10-pin connector should have a solid connection. "T-taps" or "scotch
locks" are not recommended for any high current heavy gauge wiring.
The vehicle starts, but immediately dies .
1.
Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? The vehicle's immobilizer will cut
the fuel and/or spark during unauthorized starting attempts.
2.
Is the remote start programmed for virtual tach voltage sense? If so, the
crank time may not be set high enough. Voltage sense will not work on
some vehicles.
3.
Check diagnostics. Sometimes a shutdown will become active during crank-
ing or just after cranking.
The vehicle starts, but the starter keeps running .
1.
Is the system programmed for engine checking off or virtual tach voltage
sense? When programmed for either of these features, the engine cranks
for the preprogrammed crank time regardless of how long it takes for the
vehicle to actually start. Adjust to a lower cranking time.
2.
Was the Tach Learn successful? The LED must light solid and bright to
indicate a successful learn.
3.
Make sure that there is a tach signal at the purple/white tach input wire
of the remote start. If there is not a tach signal, recheck the connection to
the vehicle's tach wire and make sure the wire is not broken or shorted to
ground leading to the remote start.
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