Key in ignition error aftermarket remote start

[Jon Richards]

Just wondering if anybody has run into the same problem as me. I had a Fortin Evo all remote start system in my 2017 ram 2500, after I uninstalled it, now anytime I open the door after the vehicle is off I get the error for about four minutes that says key in ignition. Thus, my remote won’t let me lock the doors because it thinks the key is still inside. I have the tip start key, not a push button start. I reset the radio frequency hub using Alfaobd but it still isn’t working.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Travelin Ram]

Do you have the installation manual for the aftermarket start system, to verify you’ve undone everything the installer did?

Seems like they would have needed to make some modification to trick the key verification system. It’s probably still in play.

 

[Jon Richards]

I contacted the factory thinking the same thing, and they said the storing of the key immobilization data is in the removed unit. I’m now starting to think it’s a bad ignition and I should replace. Only $110 but I am not sure of the process in alfaobd to pair the keys to it.

 

[Jon Richards]

Update. Plugging in the pigtail in between the ignition must have shorted it out or sent a funky signal. I changed the ignition switch out and the problem is gone now. Thanks everyone. Now I need to figure out why my morimoto led headlights make my CarPlay go crazy.

 

[crash68]

Now I need to figure out why my morimoto led headlights make my CarPlay go crazy.

LEDs utilize a PWM type power regulation that can throw interference to radio signals. You may need to add a set of anti-flicker devices to help with the interference.

On a side slightly off-tpoic note, there are special LED bulbs for garage door openers that don't interfere with the opener.