Get Astrostart Xrt Remote

How long does the starter motor last? On average, a starter motor lasts for 100,000-150,000 miles. In many cars, the starter motor lasts for the lifetime of the vehicle; however in some cars, it can fail prematurely.

All remote starters, whether from Compustar, Arctic Start, or another brand, draw power from your battery. Even while your engine is off, a remote start system still draws current while it waits to receive a command from your remote fob.

Turn the ignition On. ... In 10 seconds, press the valet switch/button the number of times corresponding to the desired channel listed below. ... While holding the valet switch/button, press the button on the remote that you'd like to program. You can release the valet switch/button once the remote's button is programmed.

Too Many Remote Start AttemptsIf you have used the remote starter twice in quick succession, it will not work. Simply insert the key in the ignition and turn it 'on' and 'off'. Exit the vehicle with the fob and retry step #1.

Remote starters increase engine wear and tear. This is a common misconception about remote starters. It's unclear why people are lead to believe this is the case, but it's untrue. The consensus among mechanics is that remote starters are good for your engine, especially for people with turbos or diesel engines.

Cause: In most cases, the under-hood pin switch is broken or corroded. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it.

After remotely starting the engine, how long will the engine run before it shuts off? Any vehicle started with the remote engine starter can idle for a total of 20 minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may be remotely started as many times as you wish for an additional 10 minutes.

Cause: In most cases, the under-hood pin switch is broken or corroded. Any remote starter must have a method of preventing the vehicle from starting when the hood is open. Without this, a mechanic could be seriously injured if the vehicle was remotely started while they were working on it.

Press and hold the "Lock" button on your car remote for one second within five seconds of putting the key into the ignition and turning it to the "On" position. Turn the key to the "Off" position; the lights should turn off.