Troubleshoot a Ford Remote Starter
The Ford remote starter is not merely a convenience, it is besides an primary security deed. Its remote transmitter operates up to 1,000 feet elsewhere from the car. A horror Press-stud is located on the transmitters further: The Ford "SmartLock" aspect Testament go-ahead the Chauffeur's side door unlocked whether you handle the remote to lock the vehivle, nevertheless sanction the keys in the ignition. Whether the starter stops working, or works incorrectly or intermittently, you can come next a series of troubleshooting steps before enchanting it to a mechanic.
Instructions
1. Transform the batteries in your Ford remote starter. Produce persuaded the battery compartment is Disinfected and dry so the battery Testament create a solid connexion with the unit.
2. Reprogram the tachometer expression if you remotely start your Ford automobile and the horn beeps four times. (See Resources for information on reprogramming the tach signal.)
3. Check the brake wire and the hood switch wire if you remotely start your unit and the horn beeps twice. If this troubleshooting is not effective, check to see if the unit is in service mode.
4. Check the key sense wire connector and the key sense wire polarity if the remote starter causes the car to begin, then stop and beep twice.
5. Check the tach wire connection before you reprogram the unit.
Go over the antenna wire to make sure it is plugged in securely and not cut, torn or kinked. Problems with the antenna will often result in a faulty remote starter.6. Reprogram the tach curb idol to a range between 700 and 1,000 if the car remotely turns on, turns off and then turns on again by itself. The car is acting as though it has stalled out.
