Hey g4s, well here was my problem. For the entire night when only half my system was installed and the immobilizer was not yet put in, this weird thing happened where the car would try to start every few hours. It did it 3 times during the night. And everytime it would try to start and failed, the headlights that were on auto would not shut off. But now, I leave it on auto headlight and i lock the car and the lights turn off as they should. Do you have any idea what the previous problem could have been or if i should worry about it happening again. I think it might have been a mis-set timer mode. Whatcha think?

 

not sure why it would have attempted to start by itself, unless you have a timing module as well. if this hasnt happened after the complete install you should be in the green. but id address it with the installer regardless.

 

That's funny! I did the same thing yesterday as an experiment too. I held the master key right by the ignition. Mine also turned over, but did not start. But, when I used the master key it did not start either, so I got out, set and unset the (standard) alarm and it worked fine. I had been warned by the dealer not to use the wallet key to start the car as it would require a major (ie expensive) reset of something. I had tried this a few years ago with my I30 wallet key with no problem (and no starting either) and I had read somewhere that there is no problem if you do it once or twice, but if you try too many times the system may get confused. I think I read that you can reset it by doing something simple, but don't take my word for it.

I did it to see, as you did, if a non-transponder copy of a key would be able to be used as a valet key.

If I were to do this type of alarm I would also keep both master keys.

So, how does the remote-start alarm get the OK signal to the car from the valet key?

 

damn thats not good... I think you should find a better installer. I got mine installed october of last year and they didn't have any problems... only problem i've had seems to be a defective two way remote... the sending range of the remote has decreased significantly but it still manages to receive signals from the alarm unit...

 

Alright, got my alarm completely installed yesterday as I stated and the immobilizer is in place and I got through the entire night without one attempted remote start. (clap clap clap!) So it looks like it was either the timer mode or that it was the partial install. Lesson learned, Don't get a partial instal and if you do, disarm the alarm until it is installed completely. Also, addressing your past problem with the remote. I'm glad it got fixed. The range is pretty crazy on mine. It says up to a quarter mile and i think its definitely true. My remote has not lost signal yet and i'm pretty damn far from my car all the time.