Yearly Archives - 2020

My vehicle remote starts, but then immediately shuts off. How do I solve this issue?

The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started. If there is something wrong with one of these signals, or they’ve changed; you may need to re-learn your vehicle’s tachometer signal to our unit. This is done very simply using the following steps: Start your vehicle’s engine (Use your Key or Push-to-Start button) Press and hold [...]

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Pit Stop Mode

Pit Stop Mode is a mode built into many Compustar systems that allows the vehicle to continue to run without the key in the vehicle. This is often used for those who want to go into a convenience store for a short amount of time without turning the vehicle off. This mode does not work with manual transmission vehicles. To enter Pit Stop mode, please do the following: Put the transmission into Park Remove your foot from the brake pedal While the vehicle [...]

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HOLD Mode

When a Compustar LCD remote beeps and says ‘hold’ it means the remote is in a button lock or button hold mode. To exit please follow instructions below: One button & Four button remotes: Hold the lock button down for about 4 seconds to take the remote out of hold. Once the remote is out, it should be functional or able to program to a system. If this does not solve the issue: Remove the battery, wait one minute, and reinsert the battery. For [...]

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Valet Mode

You will know if you have accessed the Valet Mode feature if you receive 3 parking light flashes followed by 10 parking light flashes upon the remote start command. With LCD remotes, you will get an error 10. NOTE: If your LCD screen reads ‘Hold‘ also, please follow this link to exit the button hold first – Exit Hold Mode To exit ‘Valet Mode’ – 4 BUTTON REMOTE ONLY: Press and release the lock button and the trunk button simultaneously (buttons I & III). Do not hold [...]

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