2008 Mercury Sable Remote Start Mercury Accessory Aftermarket Reason Now

2008 MERCURY SABLE
50,000 MILES
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JAVAHEADTN
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I have a 2008 Mercury Sable with remote start (mercury accessory, not aftermarket.)

For some reason now, it goes through all the motions except for the actual starting of the engine. I push the button, the horn honks, doors lock, dash lights come on, where it normally starts, it does nothing, then the exterior lights come on. All is normal but it seems to not realize it's not running.

Then when i get inside, the alarm light is blinking like crazy fast. And it won't start unless I hit the remote start button again to shut it "off". Very strange.

Appreciate any suggestions!
Oct 29, 2012 at 12:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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there is a security issue. have someone check it with a scan tool to see what happens in the system

Roy
Oct 29, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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