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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Printed Date: August 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM

Topic: REMOTE START PROBLEMS

Posted By: ks3hmj
Subject: REMOTE START PROBLEMS
Date Posted: October 05, 2002 at 6:08 PM

I recently bought a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville that has a remote car alarm. I believe part of the alarm includes a remote start. There are times when I can not start the vehicle at all, it will not turn over. I wait 5 to 10 minutes and it will start up immediately. The dealer I bought it fromt has no idea how to operate the remote, either do I. The buttons that are on the remote are the basic (lock, unlock, open trunk). This is very aggravating and I do not know who to turn to for help in how to work this - I've never had a remote before. Any ideas, suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Kathy

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 05, 2002 at 11:39 PM

Can you get us an FCC ID number off the back of the remote control ? This way we can help you identify the unit that is in the car as well as trouble shoot why the car doesn't start all the time.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ks3hmj
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 4:43 AM

Here's the FCC Number KOBOT1BT. I know it is some type of anti theft thing that is not letting the vehicle start - I just don't know how to work it or disable it.

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Kathy

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 9:24 AM

I can't find anything on the remote control. Could you get underneath your dash area to see if you can find the FCC number of the CPU ( Brain of the alarm ) ? The company associated with the above FCC ID is Lear Corporation and there is no FCC ID number that relates to the one that you have.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ks3hmj
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 11:20 AM

I apologize, I typed it wrong - the FCC # is KOBUT1BT

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Kathy

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 12:06 PM

Hey Kathy;

This is the information that I got from the remote control, but it only has information about the remote control and not the unit. Canyou get the information on the CPU ?

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ks3hmj
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 12:16 PM

I got your message but I didn't see any information. Is there a website I need to go to. What is CPU?

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Kathy

Posted By: ks3hmj
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 12:22 PM

Ok, I know what you mean by CPU. I will try to get that from underneath the dashboard. DO you just need the FCC number again?

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Kathy

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 06, 2002 at 1:16 PM

That and also the brand name of the unit if it has it engraved on the casing.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ks3hmj
Date Posted: October 15, 2002 at 8:00 AM

Jeff, don't give up on me yet. I haven't had time to get someone to go under the dashboard and get me this information. I really need to find out how to correct this - it is a real nuisance. I think I may have it disconnected because if I leave the car for 3 minutes to go in the store - the alarm goes off when I open the door. I will try to get this information for you and hope you can help me.

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Kathy

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 15, 2002 at 8:27 PM

No problem... I'm still here posted_image

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: streetrod
Date Posted: October 15, 2002 at 11:07 PM

try holding down the lock and unlock buttons for about 5-10 seconds while beside the car. My girlfriend has a 1997 cavalier, and if her car bat dies, i have to do that to get the remote to work. after about 5-10 seconds, it should lock the doors if it is the right remote/car interface..

Andrew

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