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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!

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Josie

Automatic car starter problems...

I just got this installed and am not happy with the way it works. First off, my car needs to be unlocked when I try and start it. If not, the alarm goes offChat Icon Is this normal???Than, when I try starting (with the car unlocked) it chokes and doesn't start unless I try maybe three or four times..I think the guy who installed it for me really screwed something up..

I just don't get it..How is this freakin thing supposed to work?????
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Posted 2/24/06 1:00 PM
 
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amarto
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Name:
Allison

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

I'm sorry you are having problems.

I have been thinking about getting one, but have been worried about having problems like that. There is so much electrical stuff that can get messed up- after reading your post, it might be more trouble than it's worth.

Can you take it back to where it was installed and have them try to fix it?

Posted 2/24/06 1:05 PM
 

BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Tom

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

he installed it incorrectly or your alarm/remote starter are not on the same page...

we had an all in one unit...so we had no problems

how come your car needs to be unlocked to start it?

Message edited 2/24/2006 1:11:00 PM.

Posted 2/24/06 1:10 PM
 

jozieb0925
Double Trouble!

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Josie

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

Posted by amarto

I'm sorry you are having problems.

I have been thinking about getting one, but have been worried about having problems like that. There is so much electrical stuff that can get messed up- after reading your post, it might be more trouble than it's worth.

Can you take it back to where it was installed and have them try to fix it?



Yes. I am def. going to take it back. This guy that my dh knows installed it for us (in NJ). If it makes you feel better, I used to have it on my first car and my parents have it on their car. This mechanic that my dad knows (on LI) installed it on both cars and I don't remember having any of these problems.

Posted 2/24/06 1:10 PM
 

Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!

Member since 10/05

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Diana

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

I have a car starter and I absolutely love it. I would take it back and see if he can fix it.

Posted 2/24/06 1:32 PM
 

casey31
Mommy of 3!

Member since 5/05

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Mommy to two boys and a girl

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

DH got this for me as part of my birthday present.....it isn't working too well- I have to press the button REALLY hard with a pen point or it won't start- then, it goes off by itself after a few minutes- we have to take it back....Chat Icon

Posted 2/24/06 1:34 PM
 

LAMGAJ28
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Re: Automatic car starter problems...

Posted by Diana1215

I have a car starter and I absolutely love it. I would take it back and see if he can fix it.



Me too. I love it. And no problems. You need to take it back. Something was not installed properly.
Or maybe your car starter needs changing?

Posted 2/24/06 1:34 PM
 

jozieb0925
Double Trouble!

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Josie

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

Posted by BabyBoy

he installed it incorrectly or your alarm/remote starter are not on the same page...

we had an all in one unit...so we had no problems

how come your car needs to be unlocked to start it?



For some reason, it doesn't start when the doors are locked...the alarm goes off instead..

Posted 2/24/06 7:16 PM
 

BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth

Member since 5/05

4189 total posts

Name:
Tom

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

Posted by jozieb0925

For some reason, it doesn't start when the doors are locked...the alarm goes off instead..



is your alarm aftermarket or factory installed?

Posted 2/24/06 7:34 PM
 

CAJ
woulda, coulda, shoulda

Member since 12/05

3366 total posts

Name:
CJ

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

I have an aftermarket one and it works great nothing about what you mentioned...

Posted 2/24/06 7:48 PM
 

Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!

Member since 7/05

15652 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Automatic car starter problems...

i got one for christmas installed and it does the same thing. it's really frustrating because i leave the house early in the morning but really like using it because it defrosts the windows on those cold cold days, yet i fear I'm waking all the neighbors up!

Posted 2/24/06 10:00 PM
 
 

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