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Old 08-10-2013, 06:02 AM
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Hey guys

Got an interesting problem that I'm trying to solve

Recently I got into my truck after a remote start with my Compustar Remote and as I sat there grabbing things my ABS Light, Airbag, and Parking Brake light all came on
My heater no longer runs

If I put the key in though it turns off all the lights and my heater starts up but as soon as I turn the key back to off all the dash lights come on and the heater died

My guess is an ignition wire is giving me problems maybe? Wild guess on my part.
I contacted compustar to see if I accidentally put the truck in a mode and they said that none of their remotes cause this problem.
So after not finding much info figured I'd come here and see what your opinions are.

Appreciate the help guys, I'm going back to see what else I can find

Thanks
 
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Old 08-10-2013, 07:13 AM
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Got a wiring diagram of how it is supposed to hook up?

Just as a wild guess, sounds like some power feed came loose.
 
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Old 08-11-2013, 06:47 AM
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I honestly don't know
I got the truck with it already wired in, I'm on a rig right now so I've tried searching for the brain.
Been looking under the hood. My next spot to go check is somewhere in the dash and I have no clue where to look other than start on the drivers side and work my way towards the passenger side

Anyone know a general idea of where most remote starter shops put the brain?
From what I can find I'm looking for a small square box that's grey looking
 
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The usual place is above the drivers feet.... up in the dash somewhere. Can start there... but, it could be anywhere.
 
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Behind the kick panel, some shops will mount straight to the steering column
 



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