The vehicle will remote start when disarmed, but not when armed.
Most likely, the starter kill relay was installed backwards. Check to make sure the yellow/black wire is going to the ignition side of the wire, and that the yellow wire is going to the engine side. If installed backwards, when armed, you will be applying 12v+ to the key cylinder, and not to the rest of the vehicle.
Do I have to hook up both 12v+ wires?
Yes. Power for the various functions of the system is divided between these two wires.
How do I upgrade my current install to a higher end model?
Simply unplug the old antenna, plug the new antenna in, stick it to the windshield, and then program the new remote.
The vehicle starts then shuts down 3 times in a row.
This usually means that the CompuStar is not satisfied with the tach or alternator signal it is sensing. One of the main causes of this is the use of
The vehicle will lock and unlock, but will not remote start or flash the parking lights.
The system is in valet mode. Please see the user’s guide for the remote you are using, for the button configuration to get the system out of valet mode.
Whenever I try to arm the vehicle, it chirps the siren 3 times and will not arm.
The most likely cause for this would be that the system thinks that either the trunk and/or hood is/are open. Please verify that the trunk and hood are closed and that the wires for these inputs have not been grounded anywhere.
Do the door locks flip-flop in polarity?
No. We had this configuration at one point and experienced problems with improper installations that caused damage to the lock outputs. We do provide a Door Relay Pack that simplifies various door lock integrations.
Diagnosing Remote Start Problems.
If there is a problem
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