Finished the Remote Starter Install....but blower doesn't work!!

[kcarlen]

I finished the installation, but when the van is remotely started (with the key out of the ignition..... ) the heater blower does not function.
If I put the keys in, and turn forward, the blower works.

I followed the link supplied in a previous thread, but I am wondering if I need to attach the accessory wire to the 2 blower accessory wires individually or something. I think that I am not connected to the Grey/Yellow as listed. I swear what I have the acc connected to was 12V when in the turned back postion though.....

Any ideas?

[phil-l]

While I can't address the specifics of this situation, I've run into problems like this on other projects.

Time to back up, carefully review the original installation directions and schematic - and then draw up a diagram of exactly what you did. And then *manually* verify that every wire's signal does what you expect in each situation (off/remote start/manual start/etc.) with a voltmeter.

If all goes well, eventually you'll look at something and go "Hmmm - that's not what I expected", and the mental light bulb will flash with "I know what happened".

Best wishes tracking it down - and let us know what you find.

[ponchonutty]

Yes, you need to double check the accessory wire(s). Many newer cars have 2 or even 3 accessory wires these days.

What kind of car was it?

[lord Kelvin]

I installed a remote start on my 98 and had a similar issue. Moved the accessory feed (from starter) to the other accessory wire on the keyswitch and fixed it.

I had seen the two wires on the schematic and knew I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right, but figured trial&error was easier than tracing it out.

To anyone interested in installing a remote start: the windstar is the easiest vehicle I've ever installed one on. (done about 10 so far) Lots of room under dash and very easy access. Guess I should say that I don't have any security features on my 98.

[mustangmike351c]

Originally Posted by kcarlen

I finished the installation, but when the van is remotely started (with the key out of the ignition..... ) the heater blower does not function.
If I put the keys in, and turn forward, the blower works.

I followed the link supplied in a previous thread, but I am wondering if I need to attach the accessory wire to the 2 blower accessory wires individually or something. I think that I am not connected to the Grey/Yellow as listed. I swear what I have the acc connected to was 12V when in the turned back postion though.....

Any ideas?

go to http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by lord Kelvin

I installed a remote start on my 98 and had a similar issue. Moved the accessory feed (from starter) to the other accessory wire on the keyswitch and fixed it.

I had seen the two wires on the schematic and knew I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right, but figured trial&error was easier than tracing it out.

To anyone interested in installing a remote start: the windstar is the easiest vehicle I've ever installed one on. (done about 10 so far) Lots of room under dash and very easy access. Guess I should say that I don't have any security features on my 98.

You gotta be more careful than that. Most cars these days can't handle "trial and error". If you do, hopefully the only thing that'll happen is that they'll through a CEL. Remember, if the tech information you have is calling to hook up 2 ignition and 2 accesory wires then do it.

On certain cars, if you don't hook up BOTH ignition wires, you fry the tranny. If you don't hook up both accesory wires, you'll cause the computer to throw codes.

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by lord Kelvin

I installed a remote start on my 98 and had a similar issue. Moved the accessory feed (from starter) to the other accessory wire on the keyswitch and fixed it.

I had seen the two wires on the schematic and knew I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right, but figured trial&error was easier than tracing it out.

To anyone interested in installing a remote start: the windstar is the easiest vehicle I've ever installed one on. (done about 10 so far) Lots of room under dash and very easy access. Guess I should say that I don't have any security features on my 98.

You gotta be more careful than that. Most cars these days can't handle "trial and error". If you do, hopefully the only thing that'll happen is that they'll through a CEL. Remember, if the tech information you have is calling to hook up 2 ignition and 2 accesory wires then do it.

On certain cars, if you don't hook up BOTH ignition wires, you fry the tranny. If you don't hook up both accesory wires, you'll cause the computer to throw codes.