How to remote start to check things on engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72farmer · 04-30-2021, 06:52 AM

I almost always by myself when i am working on my 79 C10. I have one of them push button switch that has 2 wires with aligator clips. I have key switch in the run position, one clip on + side of battery other clip on purple wire at firewall bulkhead. And i get nothing when button is pressed.

**Palf70Step** · 04-30-2021, 07:37 AM

It has to clip on the small post with wire on starter, not the bulkhead.

72farmer · 05-01-2021, 07:21 AM

I knew that would work at the starter. But i just thought it would be so much easier at the firewall. I still dont understand why it would not work?

**Palf70Step** · 05-01-2021, 08:34 AM

I don't think the firewall connection goes to the correct pin/stud of the starter the firewall one is the same as the big positve cable, not the solenoid engagement.

**Rich72C10** · 06-21-2021, 04:24 PM

Anyone got a photo of best setup of a two clip remote starter button? I am just being overly careful, knowing my dumb self I'll blow something up...

Richard D · 06-21-2021, 04:33 PM

Did Chevrolet wise up on the LS engines and put the solenoid on the fender? Also, I'm pretty sure I have seen someone swap a fender-mounted solenoid in a Chevy.

**Rich72C10** · 06-21-2021, 04:38 PM

Not sure about that stuff but is this correct? Allow the remote switch to take the v12 going to the starting and allow clouser on the "S" termal?

I find this simple photo in the other thread (not related to remote starting). I think it is a correct / simple diagram?

**Rich72C10** · 06-21-2021, 04:51 PM

opps, I didn't realize this thread was in the square body section... rats sorry guys!

72c20customcamper · 06-22-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard D

Did Chevrolet wise up on the LS engines and put the solenoid on the fender? Also, I'm pretty sure I have seen someone swap a fender-mounted solenoid in a Chevy.

Used to do it all the time, fixed the heat soak problem .

Keith Seymore · 06-22-2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Used to do it all the time, fixed the heat soak problem .

Me too. I have a "bump switch" mounted where the cigarette lighter used to be, as a permanent solution, on a couple of my vehicles.

K

04-30-2021, 06:52 AM	#1
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	How to remote start to check things on engine? I almost always by myself when i am working on my 79 C10. I have one of them push button switch that has 2 wires with aligator clips. I have key switch in the run position, one clip on + side of battery other clip on purple wire at firewall bulkhead. And i get nothing when button is pressed.

04-30-2021, 07:37 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,607	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? It has to clip on the small post with wire on starter, not the bulkhead. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-01-2021, 07:21 AM	#3
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? I knew that would work at the starter. But i just thought it would be so much easier at the firewall. I still dont understand why it would not work?

05-01-2021, 08:34 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,607	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? I don't think the firewall connection goes to the correct pin/stud of the starter the firewall one is the same as the big positve cable, not the solenoid engagement. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-21-2021, 04:24 PM	#5
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? Anyone got a photo of best setup of a two clip remote starter button? I am just being overly careful, knowing my dumb self I'll blow something up... __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

06-21-2021, 04:33 PM	#6
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? Did Chevrolet wise up on the LS engines and put the solenoid on the fender? Also, I'm pretty sure I have seen someone swap a fender-mounted solenoid in a Chevy.

06-21-2021, 04:38 PM	#7
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? Not sure about that stuff but is this correct? Allow the remote switch to take the v12 going to the starting and allow clouser on the "S" termal? I find this simple photo in the other thread (not related to remote starting). I think it is a correct / simple diagram? Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

06-21-2021, 04:51 PM	#8
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: How to remote start to check things on engine? opps, I didn't realize this thread was in the square body section... rats sorry guys! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

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