Pressing the key fob to start the engine remotely will result in a chirp then the engine starts after 5 seconds, the engine shuts off. When I press the button again, the horn chirps 3 times and the engine won't start. I understand that 3 chirps mean that a door is opened, but none are. Any ideas?

 

Why did you need remote start ?

 

take it to the dealer

 

Well, thanks anyway. I figured someone had an idea so I can avoid going to the dealer. And the reasons I got it was because I wanted it.

 

sorry no one could help you haha. pitiful replies :P

 

Remote start is cool. If it's hot outside you can start it a few minutes ahead of time so that it's not blistering hot when you open the door. Likewise in cold climates. Works better if your vehicle is equipped with climate control.

 

Sure was....

 

theres 2 ways a remote starter works
1 by seeing voltage
2 by rpm signal

If yours is not seeing the right rpm signal or the right voltage the remote starter will shut down- and when you try to use it again it will fail because the system shut down improperly and senses a false reading from one of the inputs.

Its possible that one of your inputs to the remote starter has been broken and would need to be serviced by the dealer or whoever installed it.

There is alot of inputs for the remote starter to work properly. If it doesnt see all of them it will shut the system down like your experiencing. Could be a faulty hood pin- neutral switch- brake switch etc.

 

The car chirps 3 times which the manual says means a door is open.

 

Cool is not good enough.

 

In that case, I'd start with checking that switch and how it connects to the remote start system to tell it the door is open or closed.