Ford Remote Start Ignition Problem

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Topic: Ford Remote Start Ignition Problem

Posted By: sweyel
Subject: Ford Remote Start Ignition Problem
Date Posted: April 09, 2003 at 12:20 PM

Installed new Ford PowerCode Enhanced Security/Remote Start in 2003 F250 6.0 diesel. All wiring checked per spec. Tach signal is good and system confirms learning. All security features work. When you initiate remote start you can hear relays activate, but ignition does not come "on" and starter does not turnover. I checked hood swicth etc.

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Posted By: CruisinS&S
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 1:15 PM

Is your brake switch hooked up correctly and what wires did you tap into to get the ing?

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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 4:24 PM

Check for nuetral safety switch wiring, or look in the trouble shooting section of the installation manual. Did you install a immobilizer bypass?

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Posted By: chuckles
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 5:15 PM

What are you using for the "Wait To Start" signal?

Posted By: sweyel
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 6:11 PM

CruisinS&S wrote:

Is your brake switch hooked up correctly and what wires did you tap into to get the ing?

Posted By: sweyel
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 6:15 PM

Appreciate the response. I checked brake switch wire and it is proper wire and receiving signal, HOWEVER I drove the truck and noticed that every time I apply the brake, the dome light comes on and dome light delay initiates with light staying on for forty five seconds - will start from scratch in the a.m. any inputs in the meantime would be appreciated.

Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 7:29 PM

not sure if this will help.....its for 2003 super duty..
Constant 12 volts L GRN/PPL(2)&YEL(2) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts RED / GREEN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter DARK GREEN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light BLACK/ BLUE (+) DRIVER KICK PANEL
Trunk Pin Switch N/A
Parking Lamp BROWN (+) AT VSM *
Power Lock PINK / YELLOW (W OEM KEYLESS) DRIVERS #201
Power Unlock PINK/GREEN (W/O OEM KEYLESS) KICK ** #203

* The Vehicle Security Module (VSM) Is Located In Center Console. **If The Vehicle Has Factory Keyless The Power Lock Wire Is BLACK/ WHITE And Unlock Is WHITE/ RED Located At The Vehicle Security Module. With OEM Keyless Entry See Note #201.W/out OEM Keyless Entry See Note#203. #201 - See Negative Pulse Door Lock Diagram.(See Tech Notes) #203 - See Reversal Rest At Ground Door Lock Diagram

Tach Signal LG/WH.WH/PK.DG/VT.LG/ YE.OG/YE.WH/RD.PK/LB * #239
Ignition #2 GRAY / YELLOW IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 RED / BLACK IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Accessory BLACK/ GREEN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety NOT GROUNDING TYPE - OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light GREEN (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light BLACK/ PINK (+) AT CONTROL JUNCTION BOX **
Rear Window Defrost N/A

#239 See Immobilizer Bypass Diagram.Immobilizer Optional in F-250,350.450.550. *For Tach Go To Any One Of The Ign Coils And Use The Wire That Is Not RD/LG. ** Control Junction Box Located Under Drivers Side Dash Panel. Glow Plug Wire: At the PCM PPL/ORN Or WHT/LGRN At PCM Should Show A Change In Polarity When The Glow Plug Relay Is Activated. The PCM Is Located In The Rear Of The Engine Compartment. See Tech Notes More Diesel

DoorLock Info: Due To Accessory Power Loss At Generic Electronic Module,Power Door Locks Will Become Inoperable 2 Minutes After Last Door Is Locked And Closed.The G.E.M Will Remain Without Power Until Either Door Is Opened.To wake up the G.E.M Send A Negative Pulse To The YELLOW/BLACK Driver Door Pin Wire With the Unlock Pulse. Diode Isolate Cathode Band Side Of Diode Faces Unlock Triggers.YELLOW/BLACK Located At The Vehicle Security Module (VSM) Located In Center Console. Tech From Another Source: On Diesel Vehicles The Tach Wire Is Green In A 42 Pin Plug Under The Clamp On The Engine Side Of The Air Intake Duct

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Posted By: CruisinS&S
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 9:01 PM

I think you may have the wrong brake light wire, I know that you said that you checked but just make sure one more time - first off to see right away if this is the problem try to remote start the car with the brake light wire from your r/s unit disconnected, if it starts then there is your problem. the brake light wire should be a light green that shows neg or nothing at rest and a pos. when brake is pushed REGARDLESS IF TRUCK IS STARTED OR NOT. There is obviously a problem somewhere if the dome light comes on when the brake is pushed. Check to see if there is another switch off the pedal up a little higher, and make sure that the pulse is the same when the truck has ign and when it is off. Also when you say that the ign 'doesnt turn on' does that mean that nothing happens at all or do the dash lights come on then shut right off? Let us know what happens but i would bet on the wrong brake light wire

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Posted By: CCRoadshop
Date Posted: April 11, 2003 at 4:08 PM

^^^sounds like the problem...check it out

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