I just had a autostart installed into my car. I used the ...
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Pete
240 days ago
Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Pete. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Pete
240 days ago
I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating.
Without knowing all of the information like the vehicle history, the components that have been tested or replaced, and the results of any tests that need to be run, I can only give you a general answer to your question.
I recommend to try locking and unlocking the doors with the key or remote to see if the [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) then starts and runs as it should. This will usually take the security system out of any lockout mode it may be in to resolve this problem. If this does not resolve the issue then this may not be an auto-start fault. This can be an issue with one of the vehicle's security components or a fault with one of the engine components acting up.
In order to determine which component is at fault what needs to be done is to have a fully compatible scan tool plugged into your vehicle's data port that can read all of the computers in your vehicle to see if any fault codes are stored with this issue. Once this has been done, any codes that come up can then be diagnosed to help pinpoint and repair this issue. This will require the use of a high-end scan tool that can read all of your vehicle's computers.
If you do not have a scan tool to check the fault codes yourself a shop or dealer can check the fault codes as well as diagnose the issue for about a 1-hour labor charge ( around $100 ). The cost to repair the problem varies as it depends on which component has failed that requires repair or replacement.
Pete
240 days ago
Glad I could be of some help! I hope everything works out well for you! If there are any additional questions on this issue that should arise, please feel free to reply and ask!
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