wont start w/o remote
murphy2
04-04-2006, 09:10 AM
2000 explorer will not start unless keyless remote is used, which has a loud annoying chirp
how can I fix this?
how can I fix this?
bumpinkicker04
04-04-2006, 09:18 PM
2000 explorer will not start unless keyless remote is used, which has a loud annoying chirp
how can I fix this?
I am not sure I understand. Do you have remote start? Or are you saying you can't unlock your door with a key, only the keyless entry?
how can I fix this?
I am not sure I understand. Do you have remote start? Or are you saying you can't unlock your door with a key, only the keyless entry?
murphy2
04-05-2006, 07:51 AM
do not have remote start, remote door locks. engine will not start unless remote for door lock is used, acc switch will work-radio, windows ect but the engine will not turn over unless the remote for door locks is engaged?
bumpinkicker04
04-05-2006, 09:26 PM
do not have remote start, remote door locks. engine will not start unless remote for door lock is used, acc switch will work-radio, windows ect but the engine will not turn over unless the remote for door locks is engaged?
Is it an aftermarket keyless entry? Some of them come with a basic kind of starter disable that will not allow the vehicle to start unless the remote is used to unlock the doors.
Is it an aftermarket keyless entry? Some of them come with a basic kind of starter disable that will not allow the vehicle to start unless the remote is used to unlock the doors.
murphy2
04-06-2006, 08:13 AM
it is a factory installed remote for door locks, it used to work fine and I never used the remote (do not like the loud churp) my wife used the remote to lock the doors,
a few months ago it would not start & a local mechanic sugested trying the remote and then start and that worked. When you stop enging it will restart within about 3 or 4 min. without using the remote.
thanks
a few months ago it would not start & a local mechanic sugested trying the remote and then start and that worked. When you stop enging it will restart within about 3 or 4 min. without using the remote.
thanks
bumpinkicker04
04-06-2006, 09:23 PM
it is a factory installed remote for door locks, it used to work fine and I never used the remote (do not like the loud churp) my wife used the remote to lock the doors,
a few months ago it would not start & a local mechanic sugested trying the remote and then start and that worked. When you stop enging it will restart within about 3 or 4 min. without using the remote.
thanks
I don't know. If it is a stock keyless entry there should be a way to disable the chirp so atleast you won't have to put up with that. The only thing is most stock keyless entry systems use a short beep of the horn not a chirp. A chirp is a popular characteristic of aftermarket alarms. Sorry I couldn't help you.
a few months ago it would not start & a local mechanic sugested trying the remote and then start and that worked. When you stop enging it will restart within about 3 or 4 min. without using the remote.
thanks
I don't know. If it is a stock keyless entry there should be a way to disable the chirp so atleast you won't have to put up with that. The only thing is most stock keyless entry systems use a short beep of the horn not a chirp. A chirp is a popular characteristic of aftermarket alarms. Sorry I couldn't help you.
lgranger
06-25-2006, 01:18 AM
I had this exact same problem and took my car to a FORD dealership. Apparently there is a button below your steering wheel (near the hood release) that controls the mode of your alarm. If you have it in "valet" mode, you will need the remote to start the engine. However, if that mode is turned off your car should start just fine, without the remote. Play with the button, see what works. I hope this helps. I know the problem, and it was annoying!
ponchonutty
07-02-2006, 10:42 AM
I had this exact same problem and took my car to a FORD dealership. Apparently there is a button below your steering wheel (near the hood release) that controls the mode of your alarm. If you have it in "valet" mode, you will need the remote to start the engine. However, if that mode is turned off your car should start just fine, without the remote. Play with the button, see what works. I hope this helps. I know the problem, and it was annoying!
If that's the case you have the Ford ad on keyless entry unit from CodeAlarm. It's not an OEM part.
If that's the case you have the Ford ad on keyless entry unit from CodeAlarm. It's not an OEM part.
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