automate am1 remote start issue

Yea, sounds like a bypass problem too if everything else is working. I would use a multimeter and test the starter output wire of the remote start module to see if it's giving out 12v when you hit the remote start button.

It doesn't have to be a digital one, but a cheap digital one would work.

Ok so if it's a bypass issue, how would I go about fixing that? Would I have to reprogram anything?R.Cameron

Well, that depends on what bypass module you have. I don't know why or how they could have messed up the programing on the bypass though if they only replaced your shifter. I am still leaning towards a wire being disconnected or cut somewhere. Make sure all your grounds are good and test all your 12v input into the remote start to make sure the remote start module is getting the necessary powers.

Ok I'll try that and let you know the outcome.R.Cameron

Ok forum Im back. Here's the update First the bypass I have on my truck is the 556S model. I have the Avistart 4000 autostart model and the Automate AM1 alarm also. I took Chev's advice and unplugged the bypass and left one key in the ignition and then used my other key to autostart and it worked. So what should I be focusing on now? What wires should I pay attention to?R.Cameron

Ok if it started then its a bypass problem. Your gonna want to check the wires going to the bypass.   Hopefully someone here has the wire colors of the 556s for you. If not you can use your meter and check the wiring one should have 12v constant, one should be ground, and one should be ground when running. I know off the aviatal system the ground when running wire is blue/white or blue depends on what was used when it was installed. You could trace that back to the bypassIf i Can't Install it    I Don't need it   Joe

I found the wiring diagram for the 556S module. First it has a 4-pin Harness: Black-connects to vehicle chassis. Red(+)12v input-connects to a fused source of constant 12v. Yellow(+/-)key sense input-not used. BLACK/ Red Input(-)connects to the remote start status input wire. Then it has a 2-pin Harness: Black and BLACK/ Red Wires-These wires are from the ignition key antenna ring assembly. Everything is connected except for the wires from the 2-pin harness. They are soldered together but not connected to anything.R.Cameron

Did you verify all those wire have what they should ? If the black and BLACK/ red wire are just soldered together then that's your problem there should be a ring that goes around the outside of your ing cyl or at least soldered to your factory antenna ring either way allowing the signal from the key thats in the box to get to the cars transceiverIf i Can't Install it    I Don't need it   Joe

Chev is right. There should be some wires going from your bypass module to the cars anti theft system. From what you've described the bypass module is only connected to the remote start and is not communicating to the car's anti theft system. The point of the bypass is to emulate being physically inside the car and inserting the key, then sending this information to the anti theft system to start your car remotely. Your anti theft system plug should look like the picture below and is located around your steering column. Make sure there is nothing lose going from the bypass to the anti theft wires.