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When my remote starter is on, the park lights do not turn on. What does that mean? And how do I fix it?

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Check your parking lights connection - that seems to be the only possible problem unless you have a faulty system.

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Is it necessary to connect a remote starter to any other components of my car?

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No, you don't need to connect the remote starter to any other components after following the instructions here.

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After installing the remote starter, my car seems to be struggling to have enough power to run the engine and electronics, but if I use the normal start this does not happen. What should I do?

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The system may be either drawing too much power, or, when you use the remote start, the engine may start, but not generate enough power. Get it checked out from a certified dealer.

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Why did my check engine light come on after doing this?

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There are different things that can cause a check engine light to turn on. It may not have anything with the remote starter. You should go to a car place that can use a special diagnostic tool to find out. Many car places, including Auto Zone, will do this for free.

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How do I tell if a vehicle already has a remote starter?

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Look on the windshield, most likely close to the rear-view mirror. If there's a remote starter, there'll be a component similar to the object in the man's hand from Step 10. That's the sensor that receives the signal from the key fob.

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My truck starts and the doors lock, but the engine shuts down in a few seconds. What's wrong?

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There are a few things that might cause that. No tach signal connected to the engine, tach signal not programmed into the remote start system, no immobilizer bypass interface installed with the remote start, immobilizer interface not properly programmed, or immobilizer interface wiring issues.

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I have a home generator. I would like to install a remote starter for it. Can this be done?

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While it is technically possible, it is not advisable or practical. The remote start module would need to be protected from both weather and engine heat. The engine would need some type of tachometer signal for the remote start to work, or the remote start would have to have voltage-sensing capability. Also, simply starting a home generator does not automatically transfer your home's electrical service to the generator. That is done with a separate automatic transfer system that detects a loss of line voltage coming from your utility service.

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