2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Remote Start

What do you mean by the shutdown code? (Unfortunately the manual is not so great)

As for the hood, it is shut. But knowing the way that wire works in that when the hood is down the wire is grounded, it shuts down the module, I disregarded that safety feature and taped off that wire so it can't be grounded. The brake switch on the other hand is installed correctly, but the brake isn't being pressed. So why would it think that is happening?

the only function that I absolutely know works is when I start the car the locks automatically engage, then unlock again when the car is shut off. (my wife discovered this by locking the keys in the car when I wasn't home...)

well the code for led and horn says 3 flashes for No RPM or Low Voltage. but it also says for programming the remote after finishing "Exit: Turn Ignition to 'OFF' position, or leave it for 15 seconds. A 3 long chirps & 3 parking light flashes confirm exit. Which is exactly what it does. When I am trying to program the remote, I push the button and it is as if it doesn't even read that it there is anything there, because after the 15 seconds or so it has the 3 chirps/3 flashes.

if you are interested, you can see the full manual from this page http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm100014.htm

yes there are 2 remotes. Though the manual says to program them in first. I did try to use them before I tried programming.

I tried that with the antennae also. Though obviously I can try it again