What type of remote starter do i have

It may sound obvious, but it's worth mentioning that remote car starters work by turning on vehicles' engines. Different kinds of engines will have different remote starting requirements, so if you've got a vehicle with a diesel engine, you'll need a starter system that's specifically designed to be compatible with them.

The Compustar CSAS-BL is a two-way model that's explicitly safe to use with diesel engines which doesn't mean that it can only be used with diesel engines. It offers a one-mile range, a backup one-way remote fob, and visual and audio confirmation that data is sent successfully. Let's keep our serpents straight -- while Viper is a leading name in car accessories, Python also a Directed Electronics brand is no slouch, either. The device has an integrated alarm system with a siren, as well as horn honk and light flash features.

Data from the shock sensor is transmitted to the key fob. The fob itself, like the one that comes with the Viper V, can start your vehicle at a range of up to one mile. It also has LEDs and a four-button interface designed to provide user data as well as starting and keyless entry capabilities.

Plus, if you want an additional upgrade, the Python P alarm is compatible with the SmartStart device and app. The first thing you need to know if you're interested in a remote car starter for your vehicle is if it's compatible with one.

Most aftermarket starters can be installed in most automatic transmission vehicles -- even older ones -- but it pays to check with the manufacturer of the starter in which you're interested or the retailer selling it to you before you purchase. One notable exception to vehicle compatibility involves manual transmissions. Vehicles with manual transmissions can't be purchased with remote starters, but some aftermarket brands advertise compatibility with these automobiles. Just because it's possible, though, doesn't make it a good idea: Using a remote starter with a manual-transmission car presents potential safety issues.

For this reason, installing remote starters in manual-transmission vehicles is not encouraged, and some installation centers will refuse to do it.

Manos is an expert on classic European cars, and his company is one of the largest classic car dealerships in North America. The vehicle can move forward and hit an object in front of it. So for safety and liability reasons, I am against installing remote starters in cars with manual transmissions.

It's also important to note that not all remote starters have the same capabilities. Some starters also offer security features, like car alarm systems and the ability to lock or unlock your doors. Your remote start system is also limited by your vehicle's capabilities. In some cars, if you want to moderate the temperature, you'll need to leave the heat or air conditioning turned on before you shut your vehicle.

Vehicles that have climate control capabilities, however, will start adjusting the temperature automatically based on the outside temperature, just as they would if turned on from inside. One of the areas in which remote car starters differ is in their working range, and there's a huge variety between models. Some cars come with remote starters from the factory, but these typically have low ranges of 30 to 40 feet. Some vehicle makes e.

Honda, Toyota have a keyless entry systems that are disabled if the vehicle is running. This means that if you remote start your car, you will have to use the key to manually unlock when you get in. Benefits: Increased range of operation compared to the "add-on" systems Simple operation with minimal "clutter" added to your key chain Limitations: 1-button keyless entry function does not work in all vehicles. Remote Start with Keyless Entry These are full feature remote start systems that come with aftermarket key fobs that replace the function of the factory remote.

Benefits: These systems usually have a large range of operation The remotes are fully functional and can completely replace the factory remotes Limitations: This type of system is not practical when the factory fob has a built-in key. Benefits: The user can get information about the status of the vehicle from the 2-way remote These systems usually have a long range of operation Limitations: These systems are more expensive that other types of remote start systems.

Remote Start with Car Alarm Some systems include an alarm for auto security along with the remote start. Smartphone Remote Start The latest remote start technology includes systems that can be operated using a smart phone app. Notes: — All doors must be shut during programming.

In addition, the system must be disarmed. I have tried not arming the alarm when I leave the car planning to remote start it the next morning but the alarm still goes off.

What am I doing wrong? Should I be leaving a fob in the car? There is most likely something either in-correct in the programming of your remote start, or the interface module to work with the factory security and anti-theft system. Do you know who installed the system originally — if so best to take it back to them.

If your in our area please come by the shop with your vehicle. If I program new transponder keys for my Toyota Avalon, will it interfere with the currently installed remote starter? That will depend a bit on how Toyota handles their security protocol when adding new factory remotes to the factory keyless entry system.

Are you just adding remotes, or buying a new one to replace a lost one? I had a remote start installed on my Kia Soul, manual transmission. Is there a way to fix this by pressing the remote buttons? That is the way it should work. When you unlock the car there is the potential for someone to have entered the vehicle and released the e-brake, or knocked the shifter into gear etc in a manual transmission vehicle.

So as a safety the systems should not start if the vehicle has locked. So if you unlock the vehicle to grab something, just remember to jump in and start it, then do the exit procedure and re-lock and you will be good to remote start it again. Hi Dan, Most people like to have a longer range remote for their systems and will have a small 1 button remote attached to the factory fob.

Some vehicles do not need it, we can test yours here if you come by with the vehicle and both remotes. The reason for the need of the second remote other than extended range is that some vehicles lock out the factory remotes once the vehicle is running. When I start my vehicle with the 2-way remote starter and the vehicle has a push button start.

Why does it vehicle always shut off when I get in to drive away…. Thank you in advance for your support! Hi Chris, that is not uncommon on PTS vehicles for the remote starter to either shut down when the vehicle is 1 Unlocked or 2 door is opened or 3 the PTS button is pressed. It is often part of the vehicles operation from the factory to ensure that you have a valid fob with you before driving away. You simply need to press the PTS button again so the vehicle can check that you have a fob with you, and restart.

Otherwise someone could just jump in an drive away! Thank you for your quick reply Tony. One habit to get into if you wanted to do so would be to press the brake as soon as you get in, which would shut the system down. Then put your seatbelt on, plug your phone in etc and then start the vehicle back up again.

This would give things a bit of a delay if you want. It will depend on the remote starter you have and remotes you have. Pretty much all modern remote starters have the ability to control door locks, but your installer would have to have hooked them up or programmed and wired an interface for them if they are computer controlled. The best thing to do would be to stop by our shop with your vehicle and remotes and we can go over it to see what you need to have done.

If your not in our area, visit a well reviewed, quality car audio specialist in your area. If car is in valet mode, can it still be started with key if the hood is open like at a shop for repairs? Yes — for remote starters, valet mode just disables the remote start feature. You can still start the vehicle with the key or PTS push to start button. You can also still lock and unlock the vehicle with the remote if your system has that feature. My son lost his and his spare does not light up even after putting a new battery in.

Can my spare be programmed to start his , and would that be costly.. Provided they are the same make and model, then yes you can get your spare remote reprogrammed to his vehicle remember to remove it from the pairing on your car, or it will likely start both vehicles. Provided the system was installed correctly with any needed programming buttons cost show be very low. Just visit a good quality remote starter or car audio specialist in your area, or if your in the Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Mission BC area come see us!

Can you tell if a car already has a factory starter when installing one? Just curious if the shop I went to intentionally took advantage of me or not. Good question! We actually ran into this a few years ago when some vehicles started coming with OEM Remote starters. The reality is that unless you or the shop specifically check the vehicles remote, or check the vehicles invoice for a remote start system, it is very possible that just as you did not notice you had a remote starter, the shop you visited would not either.

After all, the owner of the vehicle came asking for one, the first thing that is not going to pop into most peoples mind is that you might already have one! So if your car did have a OEM remote starter and they installed another one — it was most likely not intentional at all. Now a few notes to that: 1. Just because you can now start your vehicle with the factory remote, does not mean that you had a factory remote starter before. A lot of newer aftermarket systems can be programmed so that when you press the lock key 3 times, it will remote start.

Usually most OEM remote starters will use a combination of presses on two buttons to remote start. Bonus 2. Your new system likely has much longer range and possibly other features that are better than factory.

If you want to know for sure if you had a remote starter before you can get the installer to put your aftermarket system into Valet mode, or disconnect it from power. Then try the factory remote again to see if it still works. In the end, it was most likely not intentional at all. My girlfriend bought her car a few years ago. It has a viper security system that was unhooked because it kept ginger off.

She said it also had remote start, but the key fob was lost. How can I tell if it has remote start, and what brand or model it is to get a new key fob? The best thing to do is get the model number off the brain itself. If your located in the Abbotsford Mission area of BC you can come see us for assistance with your remote starter.

Tony you seem very knowledgable and helpful. Everything works but the 2way communication does not tell me if the vehicle starts. Tried plugging in the new module but nothing happens no parking lights at all. Bad Antenna — received but does not send 2. Broken wire on antenna cable 3. Incorrect remote for 2 way section of system — but 1 way still works. First step would be to confirm that you do have the correct remote.

If your in the Abbotsford area, your welcome to come by and we can check it out. Otherwise I would visit a dealer that works with that brand, or at least is a good quality remote start dealer. I just had a compustar css installed. Works great, but noticed after a certain amount of time the car shuts off. Any idea how long that period is? This is to prevent excess ideling and of course running out of gas. The default runtime on the CSS is 15 minutes, it can be programmed by the installer for other durations.

Most people will keep it at 15 minutes though. You can verify it by checking with your installer, or by simply starting it and a timer at the same time and watching for it to shut down. As a note the standard time for most aftermarket remote starters to run is minutes — most can be adjusted to other run times.

NOTE: the remote starter has no way of knowing the fuel level of your vehicle, so if you remote start it when you are low on gas, it could run out of gas! We recommend never leaving your car with less than a quarter tank of fuel during remote starter season.

I have a Chevy Silverado that I bought used from a dealership. It only came with one key. Will I need to acquire another key before being able to install? Also will I need a bypass? One key is fine and we can do everything with just one. Yes you will need a bypass but we can go over all that inshore if you like. I have a smart start 2 way car starter, as well as a 1 way. I never use the 1 way, have had it about 3.

Neither are working. When I Google the model number no replacement battery comes up for the 2 way starter. Should I replace the battery? But why wouldnt the 1 way also not be working? Megan it sounds like the starter is in valet mode. Either try googling the button sequence to take it out of that mode or swing by one of our stores and we can try and help you out!

Your best bet will be to come down to one of the stores and we can take a look and see if we can come up with a solution for you. I just had a remote starter installed yesterday. Do you think something might have happened when the remote starter was installed? Everything was working fine before that. Thank you Dulcie.

I had a new compustar remote car starter installed yesterday as my old one quit working. They were able to use the old bypass system saving me money. I went to start my car this morning and used the fob that came with my old starter. My car started with no problem. Why would my old fob work with a new starter? Does that make sense? Thanks in advance! Yes we can definitely still install a remote starter! We can even add keyless entry at the same time if you like!

My Nissan Sentra has a Viper System installed and the battery died in both key fobs. Model number on the back is P and I can only find V. Best bet is to stop by your local viper dealer and get them to replace it for you. We do this free of charge for our customers! Hello Recently had a remote start co Mickey Shore install their viper remote in a Ford Taurus and I notced the door chime going off when the drivers door is open No key in ign. PLUS I even disc.

The dome light is shutting off approx. I did run the car through a car wash, which is when I noticed the 30 minute alarm issue happening. Door pin? Dome light?

I had the alarmed installed in Michigan but now in Colorado. Your best bet is to take it to your nearest viper dealer to have the system checked out and tested for issues. That is correct. Usually what we suggest to our clients is to purchase an extra key to put in the vehicle so they still have 2. When I used the remote start for the first time this morning I noticed the time said am so I knew I had 10 minutes before it automatically shut off.

However, I got into my vehicle around am so it had already auto shut off. I go to start up my engine and when the car powered on my clock on the dash said it was am …. Hi Dawn that sounds like a strange scenario best bet is to stop by the store so we can diagnose what seems to be happening!

Car alarm goes off if my remote is even barely touched. I would lik the alarm to be disabled. Car also has a factory alarm. Would my remote still start and warm the car if it is even possible. Thanks for sending us a message!

I bought a used saturn vue 3 weeks ago. Had it serviced, pcm fried. Replaced it, 2 days later same thing with dying issue. Took it to another guy who found a sticker under the hood that an aftermarket remote start was installed. We were not made aware of this, no fobs were given, only ignition keys. It happened again. Could these problems be caused by the unknown remote start that was installed by previous owner without us having the fob for it or faulty wiring? I bought a truck with autopage alarm and starter remote it was fine battery went dead truck will not start.

Its not truck its alarm however. I got only one key lcd one. Iv missed 19 dAus of work due to this do to this can i not remove are get. Stop by the store and we can get you booked in and remove the system so you can get back on the road! Hey I got a Honda Civic lx can I put a remote starter on it n if so wat are the cons to that.

I have a compustar 2 ways LCD i lost the main remote starter and have the key fob one way which does not help as it does not show me whether the car started or no i would like to know can you guys get me a replacement of the compustar main remote LCD screen one. Could you tell me the total price after tax and everything.

The control module is installed into your vehicle, which allows you to remotely start your vehicle with the push of a button on the remote transmitter. Many new vehicles today have the option of including a factory remote start system, but they are very limited in terms of their range and capabilities.

Typically, a factory remote starter has around feet of range, which requires you to be fairly close to your vehicle to start it.