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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Remote Starter Problem (won't crank)

Hey guys, I have an 08 f350 KR that came with ford's remote starter. It's always worked well then a few days ago I installed an LED lightbar and had to D/C the battery for a few hours. Since the the aux switch wires are in the foot well close to the remote start module I had to cut the zip ties and move it a few inches, feed the wire then zip tied it back up. Ever since then my remote starter hasn't worked. I click the start button, the horn honks, ignition & glow plugs start then after 10 secs when its supposed to start the horn chirps once then nothing. I was gentle when I moved the module, I didn't twist or stress any wires.

Any idea if unplugging the battery for so long may have de-programmed it or something?

Help?

 
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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My remote start failed to work because the hood switch failed. The truck thought the hood was open. You should check your hood switch(it's the thing that makes the hood light come on when you raise the hood). Any other switch on a door could do it too.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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My remote start failed to work because the hood switch failed. The truck thought the hood was open. You should check your hood switch(it's the thing that makes the hood light come on when you raise the hood). Any other switch on a door could do it too.
Hmmmm.... Well according to the Ford Powercode Troubleshooting Guide its the hood switch if it honks twice after. Mine only honks once.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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my aftermarket remote start stop working and had to do the procedure for programing new keys to make it work again. it was easy to do. don't remember the exact order of things. i think it was cycling the ign. on and off a few times. then setting the remote start up to start. do a search see what comes up. the installer had to put a relay in or something and it never happened again. sorry so vage. was a long time ago.
 
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