compustar pro alarm/starter problem
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Topic: compustar pro alarm/starter problem
Posted By: newinstaller
Subject: compustar pro alarm/starter problem
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Hi, We installed a Pro 2W900FMAs in a 07 Dodge Ram Diesel. We used the bypass kit bypass module. The only problem that we are having is the unit defalts to a start time of 3 min not 15. Now the weird part is the back up white remote starts for 15 but the 2 way displays and starts for only 3 min. I called Compustar and they have no idea about it. Anyone lese have similiar issues? Thanks
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:01 AM
Have you used the programmer to change the start time & then reprogram both remote controls ?
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: newinstaller
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:10 AM
yes. it is diesel and changed the wait to start time to 40 seconds. Other than that no. But why would it do it only on the 2 way,. It is not a remote issue as i have changed it already
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:34 AM
Try swapping out the brain, if its only the 2 way it could be something with the comm circuit.
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 1:32 PM
I called Compustar and they have no idea about it. They had NOTHING for you.... not even a "try this maybe" ? That is real dicouraging...the shop I just went to work for is signed up to be a pro dealer....  -------------
Posted By: dswift
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Hey did you try to replace your antenna? That can be the issue as well. Try antenna first. ------------- "dont ground out!"
Posted By: ck auto
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 8:17 PM
seen it before remote is bad
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good luck
kirk
Posted By: jdeezay
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 9:32 PM
i worked at an authorized pro dealer shop and those things are junk they should save everyone the trouble and dont even release the new ss models until they address all the problems with their current products the vs1 models suck too had a cold spell -4 deg. they dont work pulled the vehicle in and took a heat gun to the module got it about 30 to 40 degrees and then it worked properly. COMPUSTAR way overrated. QC sucks 3 years ago there products were good.
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: March 19, 2007 at 11:39 PM
jdeezay wrote:
i worked at an authorized pro dealer shop and those things are junk they should save everyone the trouble and dont even release the new ss models until they address all the problems with their current products the vs1 models suck too had a cold spell -4 deg. they dont work pulled the vehicle in and took a heat gun to the module got it about 30 to 40 degrees and then it worked properly. COMPUSTAR way overrated. QC sucks 3 years ago there products were good.
So is it the SS models that have the majority of the problems....or the entire line up of the "pro" product? -------------
Posted By: azn_fcuk
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 5:49 AM
The Pros have alot of bugs and glitches in it. The remotes tend to stop transmitting, or one of the buttons stop working. Most of my problems ive encoutered with the Pro have all been Remote issues. Yes i believe the Pro was released WAY WAY too early. The older 900's are all awesome, never had one problem yet! and ive done tons of them
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 8:40 AM
I've done quite a few ( over 50 2 ways ) of them this year and have had only one that had range problems. Swapped out both antenna and remote and problem solved. Guess you had a bad batch cause the units that we're installing and selling have not had as many problems as you stated.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: azn_fcuk
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 2:07 PM
ive done about 20 pros and im speaking of about 5 that have had issues. But the 5 i had problems with were mostly from the first shipment of Pros, the recent few i dont think ive had problems with. Hit and Miss i guess
Posted By: newinstaller
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 6:12 PM
I have had not too many issues with the Pro. I love the older units but people want the new stuff. I will try a new brain and new antenna like suggested Any other options?
Posted By: dswift
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 6:12 PM
jdeezay wrote:
i worked at an authorized pro dealer shop and those things are junk they should save everyone the trouble and dont even release the new ss models until they address all the problems with their current products the vs1 models suck too had a cold spell -4 deg. they dont work pulled the vehicle in and took a heat gun to the module got it about 30 to 40 degrees and then it worked properly. COMPUSTAR way overrated. QC sucks 3 years ago there products were good.
Well i lived in alaska for about 12 years and my Compustar was gangsta. -4 doodie -20 and it still worked. They do have "TC" antenna's brotha ------------- "dont ground out!"
Posted By: dswift
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 6:17 PM
yeah i agree the Regular 900 are off the chain. But the PRO's are so sick. you can do anything with them. "SIT" hahah the SS is gonna be dope. cant wait until that doodie comes out. ------------- "dont ground out!"
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 9:06 PM
newinstaller wrote:
I have had not too many issues with the Pro. I love the older units but people want the new stuff.
I will try a new brain and new antenna like suggested
Any other options?
Don't forget to replace the remote controls along with the antenna. This is a must if communication problems arise to change both , not just one. ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: evileagletalon
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 9:59 PM
Im gunna agree. Change the antenna and the remotes. If that doesn't solve it, worst case scenario then change out the brain.
i doubt its the wiring because you said the 1 way remote will give it a 15 minute run time.
Posted By: xtremeaudio
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 11:20 PM
any thing worng with the remote or antenna the easy way is change both at the same time on the 2wss-as i have customer come back need new remote and old antenna does't work right some time i call come compustar they ask me to change new antenna and work great 2wss-as is suck take too long to responder go 2w900fm is better
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