Remote start not fully working???

[khisanthax]

Hey folks, I got a remote start installed, viper 5901, the only thing is that when after using the remote start pushing the ignition button won't change from lock to acc to on so I can put the car into drive. Instead I have to turn the car off and then back on. The installer said he's going to dei and ask if there's a solution to this.

Has anyone been successful in doing this?

[rjdmmfl1]

Hey folks, I got a remote start installed, viper 5901, the only thing is that when after using the remote start pushing the ignition button won't change from lock to acc to on so I can put the car into drive. Instead I have to turn the car off and then back on. The installer said he's going to dei and ask if there's a solution to this.

Has anyone been successful in doing this?

yeah, your installer is incompetent... he obviously had never installed a remote start on a push button vehicle first. I recall my installer asking me which way I wanted it to be setup, the way you describe it (DEI specifically says to NOT install it like this) or the right way.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think it has to do with whether or not you install the factory ignition kill or not. Tell him not to hook up the factory ignition kill, and he should be able to get it to work right... Either that, or tell him to call someone that knows what they are doing. (I HATE when folks try stuff out on my car first, and are too proud to ask more experienced people for help

[khisanthax]

Yeah, that's my luck I get stuck with someone who doesn't know what they're doing. Do you remember the name of the place or have the phone number/business card? If I can get in touch with them maybe I can get my "installer" to get in touch with them too.

[rjdmmfl1]

yeah, its my custom shop...

Car Audio Heaven, Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, Ca 92103, # 858-505-9099... call any day except for Tuesday and ask for Jeff...

but to be honest, I got my alarm installed back when the car was fairly new in 2007... after 2 years, it surprises me that he hasn't tackled this before... also, I'm pretty sure that its in the DEI instructions to NOT hook up the factpry ignition kill.... any decent alarm installer should be able to do this job, it takes about 3-4 hours, but its definitiely doable!

Yeah, that's my luck I get stuck with someone who doesn't know what they're doing. Do you remember the name of the place or have the phone number/business card? If I can get in touch with them maybe I can get my "installer" to get in touch with them too.

[khisanthax]

Well, my car is an 09 altima, has it been out that long already?

I called him up today and he said he spoke to DEI who also said that there's no way around the push button ignition yet.

Anyone else here have an 09 altima with the remote start working fine?

[rjdmmfl1]

Well, my car is an 09 altima, has it been out that long already?

I called him up today and he said he spoke to DEI who also said that there's no way around the push button ignition yet.

Anyone else here have an 09 altima with the remote start working fine?

seriously, you may need to go to another shop.... the programming would be nearly identical for installing a remote start system on any 4th gen altima, whether its an 07, 08, or 09... much of that wiring is exactly the same. Also, being that the Altimas come out one model year in advance (i.e. 08 altimas are released in 07) the 09's have been out since late last year, I'm sure DEI has information released on this... you're taking a risk leting this guy install this in your car dude! you need to take it to someone that knows what the heck they are doing... my shop has installed remote start systems on at least 8 Nissan Altimas with push start (08 and 09), all are working fine without the issues you speak of... its not the car, its not DEI, its your installer

[khisanthax]

half the problem is that it's already installed and paid for. But you're right, i'm going to go call around and see if someone can fix this mistake. I hate when this non-sense happens.

[rjdmmfl1]

half the problem is that it's already installed and paid for. But you're right, i'm going to go call around and see if someone can fix this mistake. I hate when this non-sense happens.

yeah, i feel you... its not your fault dude... and to be honest, the fiox is really no that difficult... if the guy knew what he was doing.... seriously, I'll try to find my buddy here in San diego that is hands down the best alarm installer in the city... this guy knows the wiring codes/colors of most vehicles by memory, and can install alarms in his sleep! If you give me the number to your shop, I'll see if my guy can give him a call, and he could walk your installer through the process better than even DEI could (trust me, he's that good)

[Ricko]

yeah, i feel you... its not your fault dude... and to be honest, the fiox is really no that difficult... if the guy knew what he was doing.... seriously, I'll try to find my buddy here in San diego that is hands down the best alarm installer in the city... this guy knows the wiring codes/colors of most vehicles by memory, and can install alarms in his sleep! If you give me the number to your shop, I'll see if my guy can give him a call, and he could walk your installer through the process better than even DEI could (trust me, he's that good)

+1 for the Doc. He knows his stuff.

[rjdmmfl1]

+1 for the Doc. He knows his stuff.

naww, I just know more than the average consumer... my custom guys know their stuff... and this alarm guy I'm talking about... I mean he does custom stuff also, but his knowledge regarding alarms is pretty much unparalleled compared to anyone else I've ever met!

[khisanthax]

My installers name is angel. The only days he's not there is sunday and monday. The name of the shop is illusions and the number is 718-476-9696. Any help you can offer is appreciated!