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Remote Start - install troubleshooting

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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=40672
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Topic: Remote Start - install troubleshooting

Posted By: apicton
Subject: Remote Start - install troubleshooting
Date Posted: October 11, 2004 at 10:14 AM

I just purchased and am installing a Nitro 2 way remote starter/alarm/entry kit in a 2004 Kia Sedona minivan. I don't have the whole thing done yet, but I'm trying to test the starting.

The doorlocks aren't hooked up yet, but the alarm works when the car is bumped.

When I use the remote to start the vehicle, it turns over, but doesn't fire. With the key, it starts right away.

I haven't yet hooked up the doorlock wires, the signal lights, or the A/C wire. Would any of these cause it not to start for any reason?

I haven't been able to find a manual or a wiring diagram for a 2004 Kia, but I WAS confident I tapped into the correct wires until it didn't fire...

I'd appreciate any advice. thanks.



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Andy



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Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 11, 2004 at 10:21 AM

How is the RS set-up?  Current Sense, Tach, Spark Plug, etc.??
Wouldn't U think it would be best to Install completly first?

This is what I have:

Constant 12 voltsREDIGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 voltsWHITEIGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
StarterBLACK / YELLOWIGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome LightWHITE/ RED (-)TOP OF FUSE BOX
Trunk Pin SwitchGREEN/ BLACK (-)INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, IN LEFT PLUG
Parking LampRED / BLACK (+)DRIVER KICK PANEL, REAR HARNESS
Power LockWHITE/ BLACKIN PLUG TO THE LEFT
Power UnlockRED / GREENSTEEERING COLUMN
Negative Pulse Door Lock

Accessories
Window UpD\ RED P\RED / YEL D\ RED / BLU P\ RED / WHT
Window DownF/ GREEN F/GRN/YEL R/ BLU/WHT R/ GRN/WHT
Ign Key Warn
Trunk Release
OEM HornYELLOW/WHITE (-)BASE OF STEERING COLUMN
HeadlightsRED / BLACKBOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN
OEM Alarm Arm
OEM Alarm Disarm

Remote Start
Tach SignalYELLOW/REDINSTRUMENT CLUSTER, IN LEFT PLUG
Ignition #2
Ignition #3
AccessoryGREENIGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety
Brake LightWHITE (+)AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light
Rear Window Defrost



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MO

Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.




Posted By: apicton
Date Posted: October 11, 2004 at 11:19 AM

Hi there, thanks for the info.

This is my first attempt to install a multi-functional system (I did a single remote start a couple years ago, but there was a lot less to it...) and I wanted to test my progress before deciding if I should turn it over to a professional.

Maybe it's normal for it not to start until I have the other components installed, I was just trying to get some idea if I had done something wrong before I went any further. I'll finish up and test it again.

thanks again for the wire chart.



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Andy




Posted By: saleen49
Date Posted: October 11, 2004 at 12:50 PM

 does your car have a pats type of anti-theft (chip in the key)? I am guilty of testing an unfinished system also and if the remote start part is incomplete or incorrect it won't start but this is a great way to learn trouble shooting i wouldn't give up but thats just me,






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