08 f150 problems with 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=115006
Printed Date: May 10, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Topic: 08 f150 problems with remote start
Posted By: stroked4.6
Subject: 08 f150 problems with remote start
Date Posted: July 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM
I installed a Python 991 in my 08 F150 FX4 and am having some issues. The problem is the remote start will only work if the truck has the door open. I havent tried door open and armed. Once I shut the door the truck dies. I installed two diodes for the front doors both going to the common green wire on the brain for the (-) door trigger. The security system is working door locks lock and unlock no problem and with the door shut the alarm will go off if I set it. With the door shut if I press the start button I get 8 flashes. Im trying to understand what is goin on here. The door trigger wires Im connected to are BLACK / YELLOW (drivers) and BLACK/ pink (pass). Any idea on whats goin on here?? Thanks John
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Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 11, 2009 at 6:37 PM
I forgot to mention I added a 10K resistor going from 12V constant to the (-) door trigger. In my info it states if you dont do this the BCM will send out a pulse and trigger the alarm after 30 min and this solves the problem. I dont have any issues with the alarm goin off but this issue so it is working. Any ideas??
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:26 AM
did you test the wires you are hooked up to should be 12v with door shut and 0v with door open i would think the problem would be your door triggers theres a black blue wire in the drivers kick panel its a positive trigger this is what i use
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:29 AM
What I did was put my DVOM on continuity. Wiith the door closed no continuity but once I opened the door I had continuity. I wired that to the (-) trigger input.
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:38 AM
it sounds right according to the manual what does 8 flashes mean ? ive never used those wires you could try swapping to the positive wire ive done dozens with that wire
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:40 AM
8 flashes - Neutral safety shutdown
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM
If I go to the positive door trigger will I have any issues with the delay dome light?
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:43 AM
where do you have your neutral saftey wire hooked to ?
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Pink/light green wire on the pass side
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:49 AM
try just grounding the neutral saftey wire you shouldnt need it that truck has an electronic neutral saftey switch
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 7:51 AM
OK Ill go give that a try I tried disconnecting the door trigger resistor I put in but no change. Ill let you know about the NSS wire.
Posted By: stroked4.6
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Hey man thanks so much I grounded that wire out and the system is working perfectly. I guess Ill wire that resistor back in so the alarm doesnt go off in 30 minutes. Have you ever heard of that? Thanks again for all the help!!
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: July 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM
your welcome ive never run into that but ive never used those wires for the door trigger i use the BLACK/ blue in the drivers kick
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
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