Recently had a keyless entry/push button start system installed. It has worked well for two weeks. Now when I go to start it, error code 8 shows in the window and it will not start, until I repeat the starting process for up to 10 times. I will take it to the installer, but wanted to have an idea of what it might be before I go.

Thanks and Happy New Year!

 

What window?

 

The window that shows the odometer reading.

 

Does the system's manual or website speak of this error code? Because I don't remember seeing anything in the XF Service manual on it.

 

I thought we had key less entry, and as for the push button start I would not give anyone a bent nickel for it. Paying for something you already have seems like a scam to me.

I guess you still have to put the key in the ignition, so why not turn the key as well.

We had this stuff in the forties and fifties on older cars and we were glad when we got turnkey starts.

Playing around with this wiring is asking for trouble anyway and whats to say the fault does not lie somewhere else.

 

Actually I'm thinking/hoping he means remote start system.. was toying with that thought last night.. Guy I know swears Best Buy can handle it.. Guess they got deep enough pockets to fix it if they screw it up.. LOL.

 

On further explanation - In the odometer window there is a wrench symbol and the number "8". This would be a Chrysler code.

We did ask if Best Buy could install the system and they could do the keyless entry but not the push button start.

 

What do you mean "Keyless Entry?" I have NEVER used my key to unlock my car - I use the button on the keyfob.

 

By keyless entry I mean that I leave the key fob in my pocket and as I approach the car it unlocks, I get in and press the push button and the car starts. I push the button and the car stops. When I exit the car I just walk away and the doors lock when I am about 10' away.

 

Ah, you mean this..............https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ton-start.html

 

So you had to modify the steering wheel lock? Or do you still put the key in and turn it so the wheel unlocks?

Huh. Interesting.

Anyway, I'd say its time to take it to the people you paid to have this done. Again, if 180 does not know anything about "error codes" in the window, I don't know who would.
Rudy, maybe?

Personally, I dont' think I have EVER heard of such a display. I'm at a loss. From this point on, I'm only here to learn.


EDIT: Just read Bluecoupe's link above....

 

I had the unit installed at a shop. Somehow they disconnected the steering wheel lock, but it is still up under the dash if it ever needs to be reinstalled.

The odometer display goes blank for a few seconds and the wrench symbol and "8" appear and then it goes back to the odometer.

 

The "Double Wrench" and number 8 is an FSS service reminder, no?

 

That is the sign for a service. You can get it back to 7,000 if you follow the instructions. If you drive it the 8 may change to a 7 or a 9 or something like that. That's the miles before or after you are due for a service.
Edit, that 8 is actually a B.

 

When you follow the reset procedure, make sure you turn the key all the way to the on (run) position, not just the accessory power position. It's easy to just turn it to that first stopping point, but that will not reset the FSS.

1. Turn key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Within one second press the ****/button twice.
3. The present status for days or distance is displayed.
Within 10 seconds turn the key to OFF/
LOCK.
4. Press and hold the ****/button, while turning
the key to ON/RUN again. The present status for
days or distance is displayed once more. Continue
to hold the ****/button.
After approximately 10 seconds, a signal sounds and
the display shows 7,000 miles (Canada: 11,000 km) for
approximately 10 seconds.
5. Release the ****/button.

 

I thought you had a single wrench to display "A" and two wrenches meant "B".

Are you guys saying a LETTER also appears? I've never seen that and dont find it in the manual.

My display always shows a multiple of 100 miles (100, 200, 1100, -100, -300 etc.)



On the other hand, I just KNEW there were no "error codes" displayed there... at least I THINK that is the case.

 

At this moment I have 2 wrenches and "17" showing.

34K miles

 

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

 

As a learning exercise, I'm gonna let my FSS 'run out'. It's down to 700 miles now.
A change is not actually due, I did a change before the fall Dragon (to Mobile 1 5W50) and that was only a few thousdand miles ago.

I wanna see what I get...