bought one for my 07 silverado, will not turn on when i put it into ignition after getting it cut and following instructions. what is wrong?????
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Does it turn at all? If not it was probably cut incorrect Try pulling the key out just a hair and turning. I was able to correct a bad cut with a small file.
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Did you put the good key in 1st & then put in the new key?Mine worked perfect the 1st time I tried it.follow these instructions1. Insert an existing programmed working key into the ignition cylinder. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position for 5 seconds, then back to OFF position.3. Remove the existing key and within 5 seconds insert new key and turn it to the ON positiion for 5 seconds.4. Turn key OFF then back to ON. The key is now programmed. Start vehicle to test key.
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You must follow the instructions to a tee if not your not programing the key
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The same thing happened to me. The key was cut wrong (Sorry Ace Hardware, and they did it FREE). I went to Lowe's, they had a better machine and the re-cut key worked as advertised.
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If you can get it to work! I have had mine for over a year and it still does not work. Calls to the tech support line went unanswered. I did get ONE repsonse from me emails; they told me to ignore the install instructions and "just plug it in".......considering this has fried other peoples ECU I have just given up; better to have my truck running than burn a $1,000 ECU. Good luck if you buy this.
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When I received the generator it would not start. The seller told me that it was not their problem and Amazon never responded to my complaint. I hired a small engine repair guy that found it was wired incorrectly which he repaired and it has been running as needed since repaired. I would recommend you buy one though a local dealer so you can take it back if there is a problem.
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Check to make sure you are not out of fuel?Check to make sure the fuel valve is turned on?Make sure the battery is charged enough to crank it over fast enough to start it?Did you put Oil in it before trying to start it?
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Swap it out with other one that does work. If it works you have defective wiring or connections. Check your fuses. Try different wiring harnesses. Try the simple one that just connects to a 12v outlet. Hope it works for you and the problem is a simple one. I've had mine about 6 months and they have performed very well. Good luck.
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The plug can be hard to put in all the way. So look to see if it is all the way in. After plugging it in turn on the ignition but do not start the car. If still getting the error, then there is a problem with the actron or connector.
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Jerry, you may have a bad fob, I have a 2001 Frontier with PL, and took a chance on this working for my yr, even though it wasn't listed, I followed the instructions, from being in the truck, put the key in 6 xs and it worked perfect, and still it working perfect, it even sets the alarm, it was so easy that you must have a defective fob, good luck
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should not be the one I have will start on 2nd pull with the choke check spark plug and the fire. did have to change the coil on the one I have and check the bowl on the the carb make shore its not gummed up . turn the fuel off and let it run out of gas .now if you are where its cold it will be hard to start you my have to pull on it 7 or 8 times my one will do it at about 50 f or below
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I'm so sorry! I think your battery must be dead because typically if the car is on you will here some noise, like a few chirps. I did find this for you on a blog:1 Found HelpfulTry reprogramming the remotes: Turn ignition on, press and release programming/Valet button on antenna three times. You should here a short chirp, press the lock button on one remote. You should here a long chirp. Press the lock button on the other remote, you should here a long chirp. Turn ignition off. Test system.Good Luck Miguel!
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All you need to do is to attach a 12 gauge (red) wire from the gauge to your ignition switch or any other power source. Use the terminal on the ignition that is not activated during starting but is live at other times. The other terminal on the gauge goes to ground (black wire to your metal dashboard support). You can put a fuse in line near the ignition switch. There should have been instructions with the gauge - I bet there are explanations on-line... just Goggle Voltmeter hook up.Cheers
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I just had the same problem and after repeatedly trying to start it following the instructions I decided to ask my son to give it a fresh look. He quickly discovered a loose wire and reconnected it-instantly fired up.
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I installed one in my 2004 Silverado with LED's in the rear and filament lamps in front and it worked great. Will your lights turn on at all and not flash or do they just not come on at all? Did they work with your old flasher & just flash rapidly? My old flasher made my signals flash rapidly w/led's until I put this flasher in and then it slowed it down to normal speed. Put your old flasher in to see if your lights work. It could be you have bad flasher.
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It didn't work for us...call a GM dealer and ask for help...sorry not to be able to help
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I purchased mine as a spare and have not installed it yet. I looked at the hookup before buying, if not a link via the Amazon site, it may have been on the Grote site. Is very simple, but you do have to locate a hot wire that is ignition switched to turn the power on and off. Rich
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Mine worked for a week and stopped working...not a happy camper(Make sure your battery is in the right direction, it should spark by pressing button w/o being connected)
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mine did the same thing first time. I tried again several minutes later and it flipped right on. No idea why. It's been working since without issue. I know the cover over the battery compartment is a little sloppy- that might be the only thing I wiggled that could have done it. I'd also check the hand control connection to make sure that's hooked up properly.
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I'm probably not going to be much help but my husband wired it to the truck battery from the camper. I don't remember him saying anything about it being wired to the ignition. Sorry.