2004 ford explorer remote start
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=100387
Printed Date: May 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Topic: 2004 ford explorer remote start
Posted By: dmech1979
Subject: 2004 ford explorer remote start
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:01 AM
i have a 2004 ford explorer, bought a rs102e bulldog remote starter, hooked everything up per the install manual as well as thier website, verified that everything worked after i made all connections, and everything worked fine so, to make it easier to mount everything out of the way, i disconnected the wiring from the main control module, mounted and routed all the wires, hooked everything back up, and now only the door locks will work by the remote now, when i press the start button on the remote, the ignition comes on as well as the lights, and thats all that happens, it will cycle through this about three times and shut off, i have tried everything, and could really use an experts opinion as to what could be wrong, i have checked and doublechecked everything, and tried calling tech supprt just to remain on hold for 15 minutes so i can leave a message that never gets returned, i used the 791 by-pass, for the (transponder system) maybe by disconnecting everything , i have to reset the module, the by pass or the truck anti theft system i have tried that, just hoping i did it right any assistance will be greatly appreciated
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Posted By: usabuilt
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:05 AM
try disconnecting the transponder and starting it with the key in the ign. that will tell you if its hooked up properly.
Posted By: dmech1979
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:09 AM
ok i will do that, thanks my first question is by the transponder do you mean the 791 by pass, if not could you tell how do disconnect the transponder
Posted By: dmech1979
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:17 AM
ok, i figured out the transponder removal checking it now
Posted By: dmech1979
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:20 AM
unplugged the transponder and yes the vehicle started with the key without the transponder, and the 791 in place
Posted By: usabuilt
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 11:50 AM
then the transponder is not programmed or is not hooked up right, I do not know much about the DEI bypass parts, but some of the other guys may be able to help you.
Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 12:21 PM
The 791 is a Bulldog piece, not made by DEI.
It is their 'one-piece-fits-most' bypass. With the 04 Explorer it operates just like any other key in a box type bypasses. You need to wrap the ring around the key cylinder, put a key in the box, and provide the box with ground, constant hot, ground when running.
Since you can start the truck with a key in the off position it leads me to believe you either missed a connection/did not put in a key, or did not have the ring in position correctly.
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Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: December 24, 2007 at 12:40 PM
I agree with twelvoltz.
Also, since you don't even need a single tool to pop the rubber cover off the key cylinder, and play with placement of the ring, I would start there, since it is so easy.
Also, on those long-style Ford keys, the coil of wire in the bypass box must be around the "Ford" oval logo on the head of the key. You might have to cut open or otherwise modify the bypass box to make the key fit in the right spot.
Posted By: dmech1979
Date Posted: December 27, 2007 at 4:43 PM
ok, did i tried moving the key 1/4" at a timethrough the key loop,and still got nothing finally got a hold of tech support, they suggested i check the ignition output from the 16 pin harness to see if im getting a ground from that,,, (a blue wire from the 791 by-pass connects to this wire) i checked it once and checked it twice, i am not getting a ground from this wire, does anyone know what step i should take next
Posted By: dmech1979
Date Posted: December 27, 2007 at 11:41 PM
figured it out the 791 by pass was a p.o.s i went through three of them before i came across one that worked properly, everything works fine fimally be carefull if anyone fools around with that thing, poor design, poor quality
Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: December 28, 2007 at 9:55 AM
i have used a few of those without any problems. from transponder, vats, passlock 1 and 2, never hit a dead end with these units. they came out of the box working fine. i haev finally upgraded to fortin since they are smaller and reliable.
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