strange noise noticed at idle w remt strt

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Topic: strange noise noticed at idle w remt strt

Posted By: cairo0203
Subject: strange noise noticed at idle w remt strt
Date Posted: July 09, 2013 at 10:38 PM

HI guys,

Just wanted to say thanks to all of the replies I received regarding my remote start / transponder install. I have one more question though. When I remote start my vehicle, I hear this strange sound that sounds like a loose heat shield on the cat or exhaust or a loose piece inside an exhaust component or possibly the starter getting not getting enough power. However, the sound is non-existent when I physically start my vehicle with the key itself. Anyone have an idea of what it might be? And what is the fix?

Again, I have a 2000 Nissan 2.4 Ltr, chip key, Autopage RS 720 remote starter installed.

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 10, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Anti grind not working on second starter?
Second starter incorrectly wired?

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Posted By: offroadzj
Date Posted: July 10, 2013 at 6:04 AM

That's what I'm thinking. It sounds like your starter is continuing to crank after starting. Do you have tach hooked up and programmed or what engine sensing are you using?

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Kenny
Owner / Technician
KKD Garage LLC
Albany, NY 12205

Posted By: cairo0203
Date Posted: July 10, 2013 at 7:44 PM

No tach or anti-grind connected, will be doing that tomorrow morning. Again, im a noob at this posted_image

Posted By: offroadzj
Date Posted: July 10, 2013 at 8:28 PM

How did you connect the 2nd starter? And please don't tell me you just jumpered off the main starter...

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Kenny
Owner / Technician
KKD Garage LLC
Albany, NY 12205

Posted By: cairo0203
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 1:33 AM

A 2nd starter was added using a relay.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 1:53 AM

I quote "No tach or anti-grind connected" and there's your answer, also possibly starters 1 and 2 wired in the wrong order.
Leaving it in tach mode without programming will cause the R/S to run for up to 15 seconds with the starter engaged.

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

Posted By: cairo0203
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 2:19 AM

Here is what I have followed in connecting the 2nd starter(see below). Point me in the right direction if this is wrong

https://www.commandocaralarms.com/2ndstarterwire.asp

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 4:02 AM

BLACK / YELLOW starter one.
BLACK/ blue starter 2.

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 4:06 AM

You were told this plus conflicting colours in a previous thread, did you even test as advised or just do the amateur trick of just blindly connecting without testing?

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

Posted By: cairo0203
Date Posted: July 11, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Alright, I must admit mistakes were made but now they are corrected after looking at all of my wires again. Everything is now good to go and working like they should be. Thanks much guys