2003 explorer not starting

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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: May 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Topic: 2003 explorer not starting

Posted By: Simplemitch
Subject: 2003 explorer not starting
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 9:31 AM

just put a unit in a 2003 explorer (4door w/ V8) and the remote start wont work. The vehicle has the wire colors similar to an '04

battery ---yellow

ignition---RED / lt. green

starter-----red

accessory--dk. green / lt. green

I havent hooked up the accessory wire (didnt have the right color info when i was working on it) but I would assume that it would still start without it..no? I'm usin a DEI 555F bypass and it's getting power when starter activates. Any suggestions?

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Mitchell Whitney, Installer/technician
Mainstreet A/V

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Posted By: Simplemitch
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 9:39 AM

oh, and i forgot to mention that i can't rule out a defective bypass, because i didnt have time to try the remote start with a key in the ignition.....

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Mitchell Whitney, Installer/technician
Mainstreet A/V

Posted By: mistahiggs
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 10:24 AM

what model RS are you using, and is there no response from the car when remote started? or does it try to start and then die after a second? and i'm pretty sure you need the accessory wire hooked up

higgs

Posted By: ruse
Date Posted: December 19, 2005 at 9:49 PM

Yes Acc. wire does need to be connected. It does more then just turn on the blower motor. Other possibilty is PATS bypass.

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Ford Authorized Accessory Installer/Dealer