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remote starters - 3/25/2008 5:11:20 PM

redstormsju

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hello everyone, i have a remoe starter question. I have a remote starter installed in my car. for any of you who have this as well or know about them...must the VALET mode be set before bringing the car in for services, or does that not really matter? thanks for any help anyone can offer. i ask bc my valet mode doesnt seem to be working, which I will be calling the manufacturer of my remote starter to try to get it fixed.

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RE: remote starters - 3/25/2008 6:31:19 PM

shawnvw

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If the remote starter was properly installed, there should be a pin switch under the hood that prevents the starter from operating when the hood is up. These usually rust out after a couple years so you may need to clean it up or just replace it. Every brand of remote starter uses a different method of putting the unit in and out of valet mode. wheich brand are you using?

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RE: remote starters - 3/26/2008 11:48:59 AM

redstormsju

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Thank you for your info. I remote started the car and opened the hood and it stayed on. However, I was able to fix the issue with disabling the remote starter with my transmitter. The model I have is the Galaxy 5000RS-2W-1 made by scytek.net.
normally where would the pin be installed under the hood? my manual says the car would stop if the hood or the trunk are opened but i tried with the hood and it remained on.
thanks again for the info.

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RE: remote starters - 3/26/2008 1:01:59 PM

shawnvw

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The pin switch goes wherever the installer puts it. Usually around the outer edge of the drivers side, or up front. Take it back where you had it installed and have them put it in for free. It is supposed to be done when the starter is installed.

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RE: remote starters - 3/26/2008 7:42:25 PM

golfer

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Shawn has it pretty much nailed ..... though I will add that some use a proximety switch instead of a pin switch.
These proximety switches make look like a plastic bullet that should be mounted onto the hood around a hinge or a hood strut (if you have one) likely on the driver's side.

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RE: remote starters - 4/24/2008 8:00:59 AM

tjlandrover

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All of which are safety items

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RE: remote starters - 4/25/2008 10:12:58 AM

silverado man

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Hi all I have a remote stater on my 2000 Silverado and when I open the hood the engine keeps running ,is it suppoted to shut down?

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RE: remote starters - 4/25/2008 10:26:04 AM

northey87

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It should shut down if you open the hood, it should also not be able to be remote started if the hood is open either. I just installed a remote start in my truck, and there was a pin switch I had to install for it to work properly.

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