Removal of Remote Starter

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THRobinson

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Have a few random start/electrical issues with the truck and trying to sort them out. Took the battery out today and decided to figure out the "mystery wires".

At the "-" terminal, there is a cable with 2 wires coming out. 1 wire attached at the terminal and one has a spade terminal, coiled wire and has never been attached to anything since I got the truck (used). The cable goes through the firewall. I looked inside and seems it's part of the remote starter that has never worked because remote smashed.

I would like to remove it, but all I can find is the quick install guide and I'm not sure how to reverse it.


I had hoped it was a simple deal like, unplug from either side, remove module, and plug the two ends together but.. not looking that way.

Also not looking like a simple cut both red wires and solder together either, because for example, in the diagram I see 3 purple wires.

Doesn't work, possibly source of random start issues... any advice? The device looks sloppily installed above the brake pedal.
 

Oliver Closehauf

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Have you tried simply unplugging it? It might not be wired "in between" anything. Try unplugging it and see what still works.
 
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THRobinson

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Could try that... eventually. Battery died. I tried to run the truck often to keep it from dying and stuff seizing up but guess waited too long. :D

Been trying to charge it overnight but light not green on my charger. Battery only 10 months old, 3yr warranty... may have to exchange.
 

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