remote starter key tag
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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=106000
Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Topic: remote starter key tag
Posted By: mary ann
Subject: remote starter key tag
Date Posted: July 08, 2008 at 9:35 PM
I have a Prostart remote starter in my 99 Intrepid. My key tag has a red led light that flashes on when I remotely start the car. The led light is constantly flashing and started my car on it's own, without me pressing the button. I changed the battery but this didn't make any difference. I disabled the starter so it won't start on it's own again, but what could be wrong with the key tag? ------------- Mary Ann
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 08, 2008 at 9:56 PM
The switch is defective. Does it have more than one button on the remote? Does the start button feel like the other buttons? Or does it not click when it is depressed?
Posted By: mary ann
Date Posted: July 08, 2008 at 10:52 PM
There are two buttons on the remote - I could never figure out what the second button does! Neither button makes a "click" - I just press it and the car starts, and nothing happens when I press the other button. There's a toggle switch under the dash that I flip off to disable the remote. What switch are you refering to? The switch in the car or the switch on the remote? Do I need to get a replacement remote or do I have to get a whole new remote starter system?
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Mary Ann
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 08, 2008 at 11:37 PM
I am talking about the switch under the button of the remote. Usually when they fail they do not move as far as the other button. Does the unused button have a further travel than the start button? If the switch is found to be defective they usually have the same identical switches under each button, you may be able to remove the broken switch then remove the other one and put it in place of the start switch. This will require someone with some decent soldering skills. The switches will melt if heated too much. If you decide to try it I can provide detailed soldering instructions to help eliminate melting the switch.
I will need you to take the remote apart and describe the switches to me. 2 legs on each, 4 legs on each, and do the legs go through the circuit board or are they surface mount components?
You should be able to find a new remote for the unit. They have some listed on that popular auction site for 20 dollars plus shipping.
Posted By: mary ann
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 5:10 AM
I think I'll go for the auction site - this thing is so tiny and I don't know anyone with soldering skills that good. Thanks so much! ------------- Mary Ann
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 6:32 AM
Does it have any brand name? Or on the back, maybe an FCC ID number, or even a 1-800 phone number?
Posted By: smcshark
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 8:57 AM
the system is a early model similar to the autostart 1200 serise. You simply need a new remote. Look for a AS 1200 remote (which is very common) and you will have what you need. we sell them programmed to your car for $39, cash and carry is $29. It takes a experianced installer 2 mins to program the remote to your car but car and remote must be in same place. Meaning you have to bring the car in. If you want you can ship out your old remote to have it repaired, we fix those all the time. This time of year 6 to 12 a week, in the winter months close to 40 -60 per week. it is a common problem as throse remotes get old. we charge $10 to fix the remote. so if you are inclined and can afford the postage...... let me know ------------- Automotive Electronic Specialist
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Posted By: smcshark
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 10:12 AM
prostart is made by autostart, just like polar start, xtreme etc. they are all autostart just with a different part #
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Automotive Electronic Specialist
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Remember if you buy on f-bay make sure the remote is new, also what Mr. Idiot was trying to explain which I think you grasped was that the switch on the REMOTE has failed, not the one in the car, also a new remote will have to be programmed to your R/S so make sure that's done, remember he might call himself an idiot but many of us think he's pretty smart so take whatever advice he gives
Posted By: smcshark
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 11:25 AM
it is unlikly to be tranponder overide, toyota will crank but not fire up when trandor issue is present. There for NO crank on starter rtypically has to be in ign wiring
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Automotive Electronic Specialist
Posted By: mary ann
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Thanks everyone, for all the input. I've found someone who can get me a new remote, and program it to the car. Nice to be able to go in with some info first (being a female and all that stigma attached to it about cars!).I appreciate all the responses.
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Mary Ann
Posted By: joch1314
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 5:20 PM
yeah i agree with Howie...."I Am" is not an idiot! He should have an " i " under his name as he always gives reliable information!?!? I know i've learned more than a few things from that "idiot"......lol ------------- ...half of the truth can be worse than a lie. <----Roger Russell said that..
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 09, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Thank you Joch and Howie. MaryAnn, I do not know how big Ontario is but Shark is in Ontario also. He was talking about repairing the unit for 10 dollars. Even if you do get another one it may be worth getting that one repaired.
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