98 Chrysler Sebring remote start

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Topic: 98 Chrysler Sebring remote start

Posted By: BrianB
Subject: 98 Chrysler Sebring remote start
Date Posted: November 07, 2003 at 11:45 AM

Hi everyone,

I am going to install a remote starter on a 99 Seabring with a factory alarm. Anything special I should lok for or is it a straight forward install? I used to install alarms pretty regularly 5-6 years ago, but it seems that much has changed since then (especially peeking through this site). Any help at all is greatly appreciated. My main concern is bypassing the OEM alarm, I have never had to do this before. Also, can you guys suggest any web sites or places, I am in NY, to go to for alarms, wiring, relays, etc. I used to deal directly with Excaliber, now Omega I believe. Thanks again in advance for any help. The site is great!
Have a good weekend guys!

Thanks,
Brian

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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: November 07, 2003 at 12:19 PM

Make:   Chrysler
Model: Sebring
Year:    1999-2000
This Database Was Last Updated On:    6/9/03
Index #: 1849

Alarm
Constant 12 volts WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts BLACK/ WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter BLACK/ RED IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light RED / GREEN (-) DRIVER KICK PANEL *
Trunk Pin Switch RED / GREEN (-) AT LIGHT OR SWITCH IN TRUNK **
Parking Lamp GREEN / WHITE (+) 18 PIN BLACK CONN. AT FUSE BLOCK ***
Power Lock BROWN / WHITE DRIVER KICK PANEL OR AT #201
Power Unlock BROWN RELAYS BELOW RADIO

* RED / GREEN (-) Wire Also Located In Black 19 Pin Connector On Back Of Fuse/Junction Block Behind Left Side Of Driver Dash. ** With OEM Alarm: RED / GREEN (-) Wire Also Located In 16 Pin Connector At Fuse/Junction Block Behind Left Side Of Driver Dash. *** GREEN / WHITE (-) At Headlight Switch Can Also Be Used. #201- See Negative Pulse Door Lock Diagram.

Remote Start
Tach Signal WHITE AT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE *
Ignition #2 BLUE/BLACK IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 N/A
Accessory BLUE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety BLACK / YELLOW (-) AT SWITCH ON TRANSMISSION
Brake Light GREEN (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light RED / BLUE (+) 20 PIN BLACK CONN. AT FUSE BLOCK
Rear Window Defrost BLUE/RED (-) AT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH

* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Located On Driver Side Fenderwell In Front Of Battery.

the # to Omega is:
1-800-554-4053

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Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: November 07, 2003 at 5:23 PM

the most difficult thing to over come will be the anti theft in the key , does your key have a black top or a gray one, if it is gray then you will need a bypass to remote start the car.

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Posted By: BrianB
Date Posted: November 23, 2003 at 3:45 PM

Hi guys,

I need a little help with an install that I did this weekend. I installed an Omega "RS-3a" on a 98 Seabring this weekend. The remote starter is controlled by the factory keyless entry system. I programmed it so that pressing the lock button on the transmitter twice within 10 seconds would start and/or shut the car off. Everything was fine. My only problem was that the car would start, run for 10 seconds then shut off on its own! Anyone have any suggestions? Everything else worked fine. Hope someone can shed some light on this for me.

Thanks,
Brian

Posted By: ck auto
Date Posted: November 23, 2003 at 4:53 PM

hi does the car have a grey key or black key if it has a grey key it has an immobilizer sytem that needs to be bypassed. to test put key in ignition and remote start if everything works fine then you have immbilizer most likely

good luck

kirk

Posted By: BrianB
Date Posted: November 23, 2003 at 8:10 PM

BrianB wrote:

Hi guys,

I need a little help with an install that I did this weekend. I installed an Omega "RS-3a" on a 98 Seabring this weekend. The remote starter is controlled by the factory keyless entry system. I programmed it so that pressing the lock button on the transmitter twice within 10 seconds would start and/or shut the car off. Everything was fine. My only problem was that the car would start, run for 10 seconds then shut off on its own! Anyone have any suggestions? Everything else worked fine. Hope someone can shed some light on this for me.

Thanks,
Brian

Posted By: BrianB
Date Posted: November 23, 2003 at 8:12 PM

Hi Kirk,

Thanks for the reply. The car had a black key. I believe it is only a keyless entry system. I could be wrong. Are there any other causes that you know of that would make this happen?

Thanks,
Brian

Posted By: BrianB
Date Posted: November 23, 2003 at 8:13 PM

Posted By: BrianB
Date Posted: November 24, 2003 at 5:31 PM

Hi everyone,

I installed an Omega RS-3a on to a 98 Chrysler Seabring. It is an add on to the OEM keyless entry. The install went well with one problem - The car starts, runs for 10 seconds and then cuts off. Anyone have any suggestions? Please help.

Thanks so much,
Brian

P.S. The car has a black key so I do not think there is any immobilizer.