02 Dakota remote start problems

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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.
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Topic: 02 Dakota remote start problems

Posted By: Torchman
Subject: 02 Dakota remote start problems
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 10:53 AM

I've in the process of installing a "Prostart" remote starter in my 02 Dakota, quad cab 4x4. I've just completed the connections and haven't had a chance to trouble shoot anything....but when I try to remote start... the engine starts but quits within a second or two after starting. I'm wondering about the tach connection as I have the 4.7 and therefore 8 coils not a central one. Will it work to tie into one? The other thought I had was with this immobilizer issue.... question is does this pertain to only vehicles with the OEM alarm system? ( because I do not have one) Any help would be most appreciated.

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Posted By: tjdurham
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 11:06 AM

is your ignition key grey if so you need a bypass DEI555C but youl need to have 2 operational keys to program bypass

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tj

Posted By: Torchman
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 11:14 AM

tj,

Yes, the ignition key is grey. Thank you for the reply. I'll assume the tach connection is not an issue then?

torchman

Posted By: Haku
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 12:53 PM

Nope, your car thinks its being stolen. The above post is correct, you need a security bypass. The PCM in your truck is shutting the engine down.

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Hak

Siemens Autostart

Posted By: Torchman
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 1:01 PM

Thanks Hak.....

I should be able to get through it without too much grief.

PS to all.....this is an awesome site ..... and info source. Thank you.

Posted By: derek123
Date Posted: November 12, 2003 at 1:01 PM

to confirm it a transponder, try and hot wire the vehicle.

jump Igniton to +12 volts , then connect the starter wire to 12+ volts until the truck starts. if it strts and stays running, there is no transponder.

.... if its a thick gray key , there is a transponder...