2004 Dodge Ram remote start

   I am going to istall a remote start and a bypass module in my truck. Have the bypass module but the instructions are terrible. It is an Autostart Data Interface Module CH-DT1000.
There are inputs for:
Lock
Unlock all doors
Data input/output
Starter input
Dome light input
panic input
ground out when running input

The only real output I see is dome light output. The module is supposed to look after locks, security, ect. Does this all just happen through the data in/out? Do all the inputs just come from the outputs on the remote starter?CH-DT1000

I don't know about the bypass your using,but on the ones I use the work comes from the data out.Go ahead and put er in and you'll be ok.

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BigDog

So I just use the arm and disarm outputs on the remote starter and hook them to the proper inputs on the bypass module, from there the bypass module should both arm the security and lock the doors via the data in/out? No other connections required to my locks or security? This sounds alot easier if that is the way it works. Please advise.

You are correct. If there were more connections, you wouldn't need it would you? The mod sends data to the BCM, controlling all that for you....

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

Well that was $50 well spent then. Thanks guys!

What does everyone prefer as a location for mounting the brain, bypass mod and relays so that it looks good and is all as close together and close to all connections as possible? It is for a 2004 Dodge Ram.

for that car if you look up to the top of the dash you will see the black like liner.. there is enough room to tuck the unit up under that and snake all ur wires down..

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Driving a Bagged, Caddied 02 s10

Put it behind your radio. There is an @$$ load of room back there.

   I was wondering what is the importance of the key sense wire and when is it important to use it? Is it strictly for alarm purposes or fer remote start also?

It depends on who makes the car. On Toyota and Lexus, hooking it up will disarm the factory alarm before remote starting. It may also be needed to turn off the immobilizer bypass when needed so the car doesn't see two keys at once, like the Escape.

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

kias as well..stumped me for a few hours

   Instructions aren' t real clear on how to program my bypass module. Autostart CH-DT1000 module on 2004 Dodge Ram. It tells me in the instructions to insert each of the keys in the ignition and turn ignition on. After the second one you get security light flashing and warning chime then it says you must place the module near the ignition barrel and power the ignition with a test lead. I am confused the order I should do things here. Do I program before I install it? How will the mod have power then? If someone could run through the steps logically for me I would appreciate it!

   Finally got a chance to install remote start in my 2004 Dodge Ram. It seems to be working, I can flash the hood pin, LED is blinking when the ignition is off ect. The next step is to program the remote. I follow these steps:

Programming the Transmitter

The Transmitter Programming Procedure
1. Flash the hood pin switch (see page 9)
– The parking lights will stay ON for up to 20 seconds.
– Before the lights go out, turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
– Immediately turn the ignition key back to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button until the parking lights flash 5 times quickly.
– The module has stored the code of the transmitter into memory.
3. To exit: close the hood.

The part where it goes bad is at holding the lock button, nothing happens. Does this mean the remote is no good? Antenna no good?

   WEll solved the problem of not being able to program the transmitter! Works great if you get in and close the door, who would have thunk it??