Get Astrostart Xrt

Open you hood. If needed, jump the red/black wire to a good ground. Turn the key on, press and release the brakes. Turn key from on to off 3 times. (OFF ON OFF -ON OFF) The Park lights will blink 4 times. ... Push any button the first remote to be programmed. Repeat for all remotes. ... Turn key on and press brakes once.

Insert your ignition key and turn it to Accessory (or press the start button once without pushing the brake pedal). Press the Lock button on your remote car starter. Within five seconds of turning it on, turn your key back to the "off" position (or press the start button again).

Press and hold the "Lock" button on your car remote for one second within five seconds of putting the key into the ignition and turning it to the "On" position. Turn the key to the "Off" position; the lights should turn off.

Cause: In most cases, the under-hood pin switch is broken or corroded. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it.

After remotely starting the engine, how long will the engine run before it shuts off? Any vehicle started with the remote engine starter can idle for a total of 20 minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may be remotely started as many times as you wish for an additional 10 minutes.

Cause: In most cases, the under-hood pin switch is broken or corroded. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it.

Remote starters increase engine wear and tear. This is a common misconception about remote starters. It's unclear why people are lead to believe this is the case, but it's untrue. The consensus among mechanics is that remote starters are good for your engine, especially for people with turbos or diesel engines.

Too Many Remote Start AttemptsIf you have used the remote starter twice in quick succession, it will not work. Simply insert the key in the ignition and turn it 'on' and 'off'. Exit the vehicle with the fob and retry step #1.

Turn the ignition On. ... In 10 seconds, press the valet switch/button the number of times corresponding to the desired channel listed below. ... While holding the valet switch/button, press the button on the remote that you'd like to program. You can release the valet switch/button once the remote's button is programmed.

All remote starters, whether from Compustar, Arctic Start, or another brand, draw power from your battery. Even while your engine is off, a remote start system still draws current while it waits to receive a command from your remote fob.

How long does the starter motor last? On average, a starter motor lasts for 100,000-150,000 miles. In many cars, the starter motor lasts for the lifetime of the vehicle; however in some cars, it can fail prematurely.

Make sure the security system is disarmed and the ignition is off. Without starting the vehicle, turn the ignition ON, OFF, then ON, at 1/2-second intervals. ... Wait 5 seconds. ... Repeat step 3 for any additional remote transmitters. Exit the Transmitter Programming Mode by turning the vehicle ignition on, then off.