1999 Ford Contour alarm/remote start

I intsalled a combo alarm/keyless entry and remote starter in a 99 Ford Contour SE. Everything works fine except the remote start. I am currently using tachless, but I was getting the same results when I temporarily connected a tach. The car did start four time with tachless, but now all it does is attempt but never cranks. The unit is a Galaxy 5000RS -- One way. I did not install starter kill.MEH66

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U probably should verify all connections and be sure the FORD P.A.T.S. unit is on during & after crankingMO

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Thanks for the info...but I can I verify if this car has a P.A.T.S? I thought there was no Anti Theft since they had a key made from Home Dept and it started the car.MEH66

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Some Contours did.........If your key is not the PATS key ( usually a larger key head ) then make sure the Starter wire is connected correctly.  Did you cut the Starter wire in half or just hook the Start wire from the RS to it?U might want to meter all connections when you Remote Start to make sure you have outputs.MO

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I am not sure if this is a dumb question, but I decided to ask anyway. The contour is overheating. There was no overheating problem until after I installed the alarm. I remember from a previous post I wrote, I was told the ignition wire is also the heater/ac wire. I wonder if the alarm is causing an overheating problem or it is just a coincidence. I will verify my connections tommorrow.MEH66

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I highly doubt the alarm is causing the engine to overheat, but you never know.  If it is, I would think that you have a very botched install somewhere.

Thanks mo12v and OhioMike1101 ...The problem was a bad connection at the starter wire. I did not put starter kill. FYI....The thermostat was bad.MEH66

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