remote starter

[wvinet]

I bought a 2007 gmc sierra comes with a starter. need to know if i can program it my self by pushing lock unlock etc. or whatever. or do i have to go to gmc dealer and pay big bucks to get it programed

[smaurno]

I installed a remote starter in a much older model, but maybe this will help. I'm almost positive it's an aftermarket item. You'll need to find out the brand and model number. There's a few ways of doing this. If the dealer was nice, they provided a manual. If not, they may be able to tell you the brand and model number. If not, there will be a rather large module somewhere under the dash that makes ticking noises when you use the remote start. The brand and model number should be on it. Do an Internet search of the brand and model number. The manual is probably online. Programming these things usually involves using the brakes and ignition switch in various sequences.

[wvinet]

ty for the info. it comes with the truck factory.I got it to start now BUT not all the time. it seems it does save the info i giveit Doesnt i mean. I hit the lock button 2 tmes and then the start and it starts. i shut it off and try again and it wont start. leave it for a hour try again no start. play with it agin same way and it starts some times. nothing steady Why. does anybodyknow HELP

[ponchonutty]

The OEM remote starters are not user friendly and nothing like the aftermarket sector. That remote start will only remote start ONCE after you have started it with the key. You can not restart it whether you shut it off or it times out 10min. later.

[andreval]

My factory Remote Starter let me start it twice ( Lock 2 times then Start Button) after 2 times I have to Start with the Ignition Key to reset the Remote Start again.

Andy

[ponchonutty]

Depends on the release or manufacture date of the unit. Early ones were set for only one remote start while others are twice

[wvinet]

Thanks again guys.Today it started in morning on lock,lock, start.Went xmas shopping. restarted truck sameway about 4 times no problem.Maybe reset or saved itself .BUT its funny it wont go when you go derectly to start button.Keeping a eye on it. tosee if it going to starty on lock 2 times then start. im OK with that.

[ponchonutty]

Yes, they are set up to need to press lock before start.