Remote start system activating everything
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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=142481
Printed Date: May 14, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Topic: Remote start system activating everything
Posted By: lix33
Subject: Remote start system activating everything
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 4:03 AM
I recently installed a viper 4706v in my 06 Pontiac Grand Prix and it went in without a problem. I have installed it in two other vehicles previously, so I've had some practice. Once the install was finished every feature functioned perfectly from the remote start to the trunk release. After a week with no problems and perfect functionality chaos arrived. I opened the trunk with the remote and a minute later it seems it decided to activate everything and the key fob has no control over the unit. By activating everything I mean the horn was stuck on, the lights on, the ignition on, the doors unlocking and locking and the trunk release. I have rechecked my work twice over and i'm beginning to think the unit is faulty, but I'm hoping I'm overlooking a stupid or careless mistake. After unplugging everything the car functions normally, but as soon as i plug either plug back in that has power everything connected activates once again. Please if anyone could help i would be very grateful. Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated regardless of how stupid they make me look lol. Thanks in advance!
For anyone that needs a good laugh this happened in my driveway, in a quiet neighborhood, with the keys locked in the car. So after only 20 minutes of the horn blaring I managed to borrow a slim jim and finally unplug the unit.
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Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 5:08 AM
Have you checked the system ground ? A Bad ground can do funny things
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: lix33
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 5:12 AM
That's a good idea. I'll check it to be sure, but I used an existing ground. Worth a try tho, thanks.
Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 7:37 AM
you want to go to a clean metal spot. You may need to clean paint off.
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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe
Posted By: lix33
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 12:19 PM
I definitely have a good ground. Had my fingers crossed that was it.
Posted By: tdbaker021
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 2:57 PM
I would look for a short or a lose connection. Double check all connections (again) and if everything looks good then it may be safe to say that the unit is faulty.
Posted By: tdbaker021
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 3:19 PM
tdbaker021 wrote:
I would look for a short or a lose connection. Double check all connections (again) and if everything looks good then it may be safe to say that the unit is faulty.
*loose connection 
Posted By: lix33
Date Posted: January 24, 2017 at 3:31 PM
I'll go over everything one more time. I soldered everything, I'll check them all out though.
Posted By: terrorbytefx
Date Posted: February 01, 2017 at 12:33 PM
So did you figure out the problem?
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-TerrorByteFX
Posted By: lix33
Date Posted: February 01, 2017 at 12:37 PM
After going over everything I've concluded it has to be the remote start unit. I've sent it back to viper. Will update when I receive the new one.
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