dei remote starter
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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=30153
Printed Date: July 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Topic: dei remote starter
Posted By: wallywithjeep
Subject: dei remote starter
Date Posted: April 11, 2004 at 10:08 AM
i recently purchased a 99 jeep cherokee sport with a pre installed dei remote start system, i dont have a manual for it and cant find the model number because the box under the seat for it is covered, i beleive it was installed with an activation toggle switch next to the hood opening latch( i know there is a toggle switch there, just dont know for sure what its for, im assuming its for the dei starter), anyway my problem is i am unable to get the starter to activate and/or do anything except the light on my remote will light up, anyone out there familiar with DEI and able to help me get it active???? have tried the switch on and off, and key in ignition and out, and in on/off/start positions with no result.
Replies:
Posted By: ccroadshop99031
Date Posted: April 12, 2004 at 6:30 PM
what does you remote look like?
Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: April 12, 2004 at 7:32 PM
Push button 1 and 2 together to start it
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 12:06 PM
what # is on the back cover of the remote? 471T? 491?
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: wallywithjeep
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 1:35 PM
its 471t... ima try both buttons and ill tell yall what happened later thanks
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 8:33 PM
sounds like a 551 series RS unit...check both the 30 amp primary fuses at the relay satellite...when you push button 1 the parking lights should flash, once or twice depending even tho nothing else will happen...pressing both buttons together should start the vehicle....check the harnesses, fuses, etc.
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: wallywithjeep
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 2:17 PM
i tried the buttons, both at once and just #1 like you guys recommended, and nothing happened, fuse sounds like a good bet... but where do i find that fuse? i know there is a box under the hood, and the fuse box in the dash on the passenger side, ill check them, if not them are there any fuses installed specifically for the unit?
Posted By: wallywithjeep
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 2:49 PM
ok i was stupid i guess... there are no 30 amp fuses inside in the dash, and i checked the 30's under the hood and they look fine... ( theyd be burnt inside and not continuous right?) should i look @ the 20's, 40's and 50's?
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 4:35 PM
there will be a ribbon cable coming from the brain unit of the Rs going to a bank of relays...the red primary wires on this relay bank are fused at 30 amps each...track down the relay satellite pack and check these fuses...
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: wallywithjeep
Date Posted: April 20, 2004 at 9:21 AM
well ive tried everything i can think of... next im gonna replace the switch since it looks a lil beat up...any other ideas
Posted By: godsegoizhuge
Date Posted: April 20, 2004 at 9:45 AM
have you tried to take it to a place that sells DEI products? they can be able to help ya out alil more. not exactly an option you'd wanna try but atleast it'll save you time trying to retraace everything
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