model rs82p/rs79p
The overhead switch is probably turned off.
First and most obvious, are all of the connections made correctly? The one thing that will mess up a remote starter is a bad neutral safety switch, it will always check to be sure that is set to park or neutral before allowing the start sequence, so check your neutral/park switch and be sure it is functional and connected.
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If you can get to the starter, you hook up one side of the switch to the terminal that goes to the battery and the other side of the switch to the small terminal marked with and "S". "S" is for starter. The other small terminal you leave alone. Applying power to this terminal will damage the starter.
There is an electrical problem between the starter switch and the starter solenoid. The most likely cause is a loose connection at the solenoid or the fusable link has melted.
A remote starter switch that most mechanics have in their tool box or a simple jumper wire will work.
Does it have a remote starter? Defective ignition switch?
I haven't been able to do everything like that, but to bypass the starter switch, run a wire from the accessory fuse to a toggle switch, and then connect the switch to the 3rd bolt on the starter solenoid.
The starter should only be making noise if you attempt to start the car and the starter is going bad. It is possible that the remote starter is bypassing the mechanical starter. Starters are very easy to replace. Be sure to disconnect the car battery before doing so.
When you try to start engine is there any noise,such as clicking from area of starter?If you can hear a clicking , this usually indicates poor connections.To trouble shoot starter problem, the first thing i would do is determine if it is starter or solenoid.To do this ,you need a remote starter switch,connected to starter solenoid.Solenoid is located either on the starter,or on firewall in engine bay,depending on what vehicle you have. if you dont have a remote switch, you can short the solenoid terminals with a screw driver.When shorting, if the solenoid is good you will hear clicking.If you dont hear anything , replace the solenoid.If you hear clicking and starter doesnt work, pull the starter out and replace .
You can jump start an older vehicle like this by shorting out the starter and solenoid with a screwdriver being careful to use one that doesn't ground you. You must have the vehicle switch to on. If you cannot get the vehicle to switch on you can hotwire the wire to the distributor to the battery. Not the safest way but in an emergency. A better way is to get a remote starter switch and wire it to the starter per its instructions. This is not to be confused with one of the newer remote starters which must be patched into the vehicles ignition and fuse box. You can also wire an ignition switch, preferably with an inline fuse, to the starter as well. This is a DIYer so if you have no electrical/mechanical training or experience then I'd get someone to help you. Good luck.
There are a few things one should consider when choosing a remote car starter. For safety reasons, consider a car starter with a cutoff switch under the hood. For convenience, take in to consideration the transmitting range of the unit, as well as if the unit is capable of keyless entry.