remote start location on 2004 f350

[2004 f350]

i am trying to locate the remote start on my truck to try and fix the problem. when i push the button on the remote it does everything but starts the truck anyone have any suggestions?

[Phil G.]

Assuming it is a Ford factory unit and installed on the 2004 F350 in your user name (since you have not stated otherwise) I cannot offer specifics but just general thoughts on what might be going on:
I have no idea where the factory unit connects into the truck but basically the output of the remote starter needs to provide 12v to the dark green wire in the steering column harness-that is the starter wire so I would be checking for 12v there when the remote strart is activated. If no power there, then posibilities would be:
1) the wait to start wire has grounded (assuming this unit has one) or if there is a timer to delay for the glow plugs, maybe it is acting up and not sending a start signal to the rest of the unit after the prescribed time has passed.
2) check fuses (of course)
3) If there is a starter kill relay, possibly it is not functioning correctly.
4) If this unit has diagnostics on board, you may need to find out how to access it for help.

The 07 and older Super Duty does not have an immobilizer so no need to go hunting for that.
If the unit is an aftermarket, I might be able to help with more specifics. Good luck.

[2004 f350]

it is a factory unit where are the fuses for it

[Phil G.]

Probably plugged right into the side of the unit or close two the unit inline on 21 or 2 of the wires. It sounds like the factory unit must be cut into the factory harness just like the aftermarket ones (they are apparently not plug and play) so that would lead me to believe the unit is likely mounted somewhere up in the steering column area under the dash.