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cdub1300

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 4:09 PM / IP Logged

Hi, I am trying to install a Commando FM-870 in a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. I have all of the wires hooked up according to the wiring diagrams I found, but absolutely nothing happens when I try to activate the remote start. Here's how I have things hooked up:

12 Volt - Pink/Black

Starter - Yellow

Ignition 1 - Blue

Ignition 2 - Burgundy (Tests as Ignition)

Accessory - Green & Orange

I think my problem is in the accessory wire. All of the instructions say the green and orange wires are the accessory wires, but they test more like ignition wires and only receive power in the run position. Seems to me that it should have power when the key is in the accessory position. Does anyone know what the correct wire to use for the accessory? Thanks.

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 4:17 PM / IP Logged

GREEN/ orange if first acc. When testing it should show 12 volts when key is turned on, and should lose voltage when the car is cranking. Do you have the grey key, and if so did you use some kind of immobilizer bypass?

cdub1300

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 4:24 PM / IP Logged

Yep, that is what it does, but it doesn't have power when the key is in the Accessory position. Is that correct?

cdub1300

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Also, I just have a black key so I didn't need an immobilizer bypass.

cdub1300

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One other thing. Are you supposed to hear relays clicking when the remote starter is trying to start the vehicle? I don't hear anything. I'm starting to wonder if I have a defective unit.

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Generally, you would a click a couple of seconds before the car would try to start. Do you have a link to the install manual for the unit. It could be something simple, but without seeing the manual, i can't know for sure. Make sure you don't have a hood pin grounded out, and also check your brake shutdown wire coming from the unit. These two wires will stop the truck from starting.

cdub1300

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 6:48 PM / IP Logged

Hey, the link to the install manual is below. Just click the one that says FM-870 Install under 2-Way FM Combo Units.

http://www.commandoalarms.com/tech.htm

I do have a hood pin but I disconnected it just to make sure it wasn't causing a problem. I also tested the brake wire and it seem to be working ok but still nothing from the remote starter.

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 8:25 PM / IP Logged

Do you have the BLACK/ white neutral safety switch wire going to ground, or to the toggle switch.....either way, this wire needs to see ground to start. Without it, the car won't even begin to attempt to remote start. I normally skip the switch and send it straight to ground.

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 8:51 PM / IP Logged

Yeah, I just went out and double checked that I have it hooked up to ground which I do. I also verified that it has a good ground.

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Posted: March 18, 2007 at 9:20 PM / IP Logged

okay....Heres some more for you. Did you program the tach ? Do any of the functions on the tx work? Are you pushing the * button twice.....If so, check all your wires again, and if everything is correct i would say you have a bad unit.....odd, but it happens

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