2003 PT Cruiser GT

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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=20864
Printed Date: July 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM

Topic: 2003 PT Cruiser GT

Posted By: ceaesq
Subject: 2003 PT Cruiser GT
Date Posted: November 01, 2003 at 7:18 PM

So I have everything wired up for an add-on remote start (DEI 551T and 555C). Everything seems to work, except that the car cuts off after about 3 seconds. The diagnostic LEDs say that the "Transmitter shutdown" (but of course I didn't press it again). I'm not certain that the 555C is actually programmed because the confirming beep and lights don't happen; athough putting a programmed key in the ignition at Run setting before activating doesn't help. The strange thing is that the car will still run in valet mode when the RS is activated and you can take the key out. I have it set for voltage checking instead of tachometer -- could this be the problem (high or low setting doesn't seem to matter)? I'm hoping to use it tachless, but I guess I can route a wire through the firewall for it.

Anyone have any ideas?

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Posted By: Justaguy
Date Posted: November 01, 2003 at 7:40 PM

Does the security light on the car flash when it starts? Probably a transponder issue. Disconnect the 555c and try to remote start the PT with the key in the ignition. I have run across some dodges that won't program a key and is locked from factory.

Posted By: SILVERONE1
Date Posted: November 01, 2003 at 9:33 PM

I have the same vehicle with System Sentry and automatic trans. I have a Clifford RSX3.5 with a 555U bypass. I don't know the difference, but I was just wondering if your 555C is the correct bypass?