It's also great that you continue to diagnose "older" vehicles because a lot of people are holding on to their cars and trucks right now, longer than they usually might. That's a great service to the public.
I don't think technicians pick and choose, unless they know they can't fix it, or even get parts for it, then they probably have to bite the bullet and say "sorry, can't fix this due to "x reason"" Or if they are just scummy and think they are only qualified to work on the newest only. If those people exist I hope I never meet them.
Brother, I have been trying to figure this out for a year, it was working fine and then just stopped, tried everything, and then saw your video….. Bingo I tilted it back up and it started 3 times back to back, thank you man, you’re way better than any shop or tech I’ve ever watched or learned from!!
Great tip. You are making the Ford dealers a bit upset because you are depriving them of a diagnostic test and that could be as much as a $100.00 bill. I know you worked for a Ford dealer so you know what I'm talking about. This is for you Brian: a well done for telling Ford owners about a simple fix that could have cost them a lot. You're the man!!!
I see that issue mainly when the seasons change. The most common reason I see here in Southern California is that the check engine light is on. People here care more about the remote start than they do about the check engine light. (Yet supposedly the people here care about the environment. )
My '12 F150 has had this exact problem for the past month. I was baffled until this post, now is working great. Your post was very timely especially for living in Phoenix ! Thank you ! 😊
Also in Phoenix, I didnt have the hood problem. I had the broken harness in drivers rear door. With the anemic AC in the 12th Gen trucks it needs all the time possible to cool it down.
After hail damage repair, new fenders, the repair shop didn't install the hood close sensor, just left it laying on the fender wall - as the new fenders didn't have the right holes for the hood close sensor bracket. I made it work and installed it - Remote Start now works. Single beep lock. Thank you for this video.
Jeeeezus christ for yeaaaars my auto start hasn't been working. I chalked it up to all the work I've done to my engine. Delete kits, upgrades and tuning. I'm soooo happy to have found this video. Looks like mine was complete broken at the connector at closer inspection but I never realized it. Ordered a new one and got my auto start back! If I could this video extra thumbs up I would
A BIG THANK YOU for posting this...... went out and re-shut all my F-250 doors and found and tested that under hood switch several times............ THE REMOTE START WORKS AGAIN.
Thank you very much, had my engine rebuilt (5.0) 2012 F150 and the module you speak about was completely unplugged. After looking and pulling on wire from the drivers side I finally pulled on this module and it was stuck underneath hung on another wire. It was partially broken but was able to rig it to connect and BAM! it totally worked. Thank you and I do come to your channel quite often and you have helped me diagnose other problems I've had.
And it is always something simple like this. Thanks Brian, that will save a whole bunch of head scratching hair pulling and meter reading. Will make us all look like heroes and wizards and the like.
I just installed in my 2016 F350 6.2l... the remote start add on.. it worked fine for 3 days... then this happened.. VERY HAPPY YOU POSTED THIS. THANK YOU! fixed the problem.
Thanks for your advice. I got my 11 six. Two rafter a couple years ago. I just figured it didn’t work. Went out and did exactly what you said and now it works.
Thank you! I just brought a used expedition and remote start was not working. Watched this video and had it working within 5 minutes. You are awesome!!!
This video saved me from the looney bin! Thank you so much! I’ve been fighting this issue since it started getting cold out. We had a few days sub zero and that’s when it started acting up.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I changed the battery, held the remote start button down, no check engine light, etc. went out to my 2014 explorer sport where the latch is in the front. Bent it up and little and boom! It started! Thank you again
I brought my 2013 Ford Flex to ford, and even they couldn’t figure out how to fix this. They recommended I do a software update. After 3 years, I finally got my remote start back! THANK YOU!
You sir know your worth I hope. 3 years no remote start . Changed door locks hood switch and nothing. Nothing out there told me what 2 chirps meant anywhere! After your video I went and bypassed hood switch and for first time in 3 years plus it started. Thank you!
Can’t thank you enough. I was going without my remote start for quite some time. This works like a charm and I am greatly appreciative of your advice. Thanks a bunch
+1 for experiencing this. Whish you would've posted 5-8 years ago. I diagnosed on my own but only after MANY hours of head scratching. Then did it several years later only to forget the resolution and have to troubleshoot yet again........ note - almost always happens when I change driver side spark plugs.
I swear to God I just did that quick fix 12-18-2022 and I had this problem in November didn’t know what happened seen this video and just did it and it works, I’m subscribed, thanks….
Nice job sir you nailed the problem I was pulling my hair out thinking my remote battery was dead no just a bent down hood switch thank sir you will get a follow for sure
Thanks a heap!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought two beeps was normal when locking my edge with remote. I quickly checked under the hood and my switch was unhooked. Reconnected and all good. Thanks again.
I replace the alternator of my truck after that my key not working I only started from inside it’s been 2 years now but every time I lock my truck it’s peep 2time now I know the problem thank you so much I’m so happy because it’s winter now I can start my truck to warm up from inside my house
Such a simple thing, but had me stumped at the same time. Recently had my car serviced at the dealership, they must have removed the hood sensor to replace a recall. Went outside and found it disconnected. Doi!
My friend, are u a lite in the dark. Was under the hood of my 1st gen Raptor, was working over the drivers fender (blanket over everything) tucking a relay 4 new Litebar out of the way > cked the Litebar operation when I was done (all good) >didn't try to remote start till yesterday > got (1) horn blast only (one ping only, plz) no start. Found ur video, pushed Perimeter Alarm Bracket up a scoch (as in your video) BANG ! She remote start w/ gusto ! Thank u soo much > Sir
Thanks for the tip. My wife's 2018 Taurus remote start quit working. The Ford dealership wanted to keep the car for 4 days!!!! I opened the hood and the switch was bad, the spring was just laying there. $23 later a new switch from Ebay and it's fixed!
My remote start quit working , first thing I did was run to RUclips ,lol. Found this video and gave it a try. This works people, try, It,I did and it worked and fixed the problem. Try it !
Man I tell you ❤It took me 2 mins I just got a 2015 Explorer got some work done remote start didn’t work . I found this video after 5 mins of watching went outside and fixed it in 30 seconds. Thank you 🙏🏾 5:20
Can we get some 6.2L Raptor videos? You’ve been so helpful with 5.4L 3v issues and have saved the life of my 2004 5.4L, but I’d love to see some vids on the 12th Gen 6.2L engines as well. I got a 2011 Raptor to maintain and I trust your videos the most. Thanks so much for all you do!
I second this! Lots of good info for my 07 with the 5.4. I would love to see his maintenance techniques for the Gen 1 Raptors and the 6.2. My 13 Raptor needs a little TLC.
My local dealership would have charged me 110 for a diagnosis, 120 for a new switch and bracket they need to order, and another 110 for the install a week later when the part shows up. Thanks, you just saved me $340!
Thank youso much. When they put the new motor in, they put the wiring into a hole that comes off the coolant and never plugged it back in. Again thanks.
I just picked up a used Expedition, 2019. My wife told me last night the remote Start wouldn't work, even though it worked at the dealership... This was exactly the issue. I had opened the hood to check the fluids when I got it yesterday. I checked the battery voltage, ran it for an hour last night and it still didn't work... but, once this guy said the the hood was open without an indicator light, i went AHA! so I popped her up, checked the switches(which were a different kind than this on a 2019) and closed the hood HARD. locked the car and it fired right up remotely. The damn Star Trek super computer didn't give me any indication something wasn't right with the hood, and it was closed tight but I guess she just needed a spanking to feel sexy. Thanks for the video, you saved me some embarrassment at the dealership and 100 bucks for a new battery.
Thanks man! Helpful video!! My aunt has an edge and being 2011 I'm confident the vehicle should have an alarm system but for the life of me I cannot get it to arm, maybe it too has a hood switch!!
I've seen that same behavior if the vehicle is accidentally turned off while in gear. It's not something that is normally done but if you experience random times that the remote start doesn't work and just beeps at you then just do a power cycle on the vehicle and be sure to turn it off with the gear selector in park.
Drove all over St Louis 40yrs ago installing auto alarms with those brackets, was surprised to see one on my 14 f150. Water would set them off...were a pita some days
great work, i just checked mine... couldn't find the switch, the more I looked, someone had removed the switch from the bracket and left it hanging (hidden). The nut was still on the post. Thanks so much!
SUBSTANTIAL FordTechMakuloco Thank you very much for sharing what you know with us great video👍 Take care and have a great day FordTechMakuloco From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
great show I have a 2010 navigator L some times in the summer only I hear clicking sound in back of the radio this happens when the AC is not running. The AC and heat cools and heat great ,the clicking only happen in the summer, maybe about 9 or 10 clicks then stops.I replaced the 2 of the Blend Door Actuator in back of the radio. any reason the clicking comes and goes when every thing is turn off and why the summer only. thank you. love your shows. you know your stuff.
It's also great that you continue to diagnose "older" vehicles because a lot of people are holding on to their cars and trucks right now, longer than they usually might. That's a great service to the public.
I don't think technicians pick and choose, unless they know they can't fix it, or even get parts for it, then they probably have to bite the bullet and say "sorry, can't fix this due to "x reason"" Or if they are just scummy and think they are only qualified to work on the newest only. If those people exist I hope I never meet them.
Brother, I have been trying to figure this out for a year, it was working fine and then just stopped, tried everything, and then saw your video….. Bingo I tilted it back up and it started 3 times back to back, thank you man, you’re way better than any shop or tech I’ve ever watched or learned from!!
Great tip. You are making the Ford dealers a bit upset because you are depriving them of a diagnostic test and that could be as much as a $100.00 bill. I know you worked for a Ford dealer so you know what I'm talking about.
This is for you Brian: a well done for telling Ford owners about a simple fix that could have cost them a lot. You're the man!!!
I see that issue mainly when the seasons change. The most common reason I see here in Southern California is that the check engine light is on. People here care more about the remote start than they do about the check engine light. (Yet supposedly the people here care about the environment. )
How many of those people drive around with climate stickers on their car and a P0420 glowing in their face 🤣
Californians care more about virtue signaling
My '12 F150 has had this exact problem for the past month. I was baffled until this post, now is working great. Your post was very timely especially for living in Phoenix ! Thank you ! 😊
Also in Phoenix, I didnt have the hood problem. I had the broken harness in drivers rear door. With the anemic AC in the 12th Gen trucks it needs all the time possible to cool it down.
After hail damage repair, new fenders, the repair shop didn't install the hood close sensor, just left it laying on the fender wall - as the new fenders didn't have the right holes for the hood close sensor bracket. I made it work and installed it - Remote Start now works. Single beep lock. Thank you for this video.
Jeeeezus christ for yeaaaars my auto start hasn't been working. I chalked it up to all the work I've done to my engine. Delete kits, upgrades and tuning. I'm soooo happy to have found this video. Looks like mine was complete broken at the connector at closer inspection but I never realized it. Ordered a new one and got my auto start back! If I could this video extra thumbs up I would
A BIG THANK YOU for posting this...... went out and re-shut all my F-250 doors and found and tested that under hood switch several times............ THE REMOTE START WORKS AGAIN.
Thank you very much, had my engine rebuilt (5.0) 2012 F150 and the module you speak about was completely unplugged. After looking and pulling on wire from the drivers side I finally pulled on this module and it was stuck underneath hung on another wire. It was partially broken but was able to rig it to connect and BAM! it totally worked. Thank you and I do come to your channel quite often and you have helped me diagnose other problems I've had.
And it is always something simple like this. Thanks Brian, that will save a whole bunch of head scratching hair pulling and meter reading. Will make us all look like heroes and wizards and the like.
I just installed in my 2016 F350 6.2l... the remote start add on.. it worked fine for 3 days... then this happened.. VERY HAPPY YOU POSTED THIS. THANK YOU! fixed the problem.
Thanks for your advice. I got my 11 six. Two rafter a couple years ago. I just figured it didn’t work. Went out and did exactly what you said and now it works.
Thank you! I just brought a used expedition and remote start was not working. Watched this video and had it working within 5 minutes. You are awesome!!!
This video saved me from the looney bin!
Thank you so much!
I’ve been fighting this issue since it started getting cold out. We had a few days sub zero and that’s when it started acting up.
Awesome! Thanks for the video, Brian! Could not for the life of me figure out why sometimes remote start would work and sometimes it wouldn't.
Son of gun!!!
Been trying to figure this out for months on a 2013…. Finally found your video and VOILA!!!
WORKING AGAIN!!!
Thanks!
Thanks again Brian for a simple solution. We all thank ya.
Wow!!! Bought a used truck and was told it didn’t work. Watched this video and had it fixed in less than 3 mins. Connector was unhooked!
Thanks man
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I changed the battery, held the remote start button down, no check engine light, etc. went out to my 2014 explorer sport where the latch is in the front. Bent it up and little and boom! It started! Thank you again
you the man, that was my issue too. readjust the hood sensor, boom. auto start works
Lovely this has been my problem off and on now for 5 years thank you kindly
I brought my 2013 Ford Flex to ford, and even they couldn’t figure out how to fix this. They recommended I do a software update. After 3 years, I finally got my remote start back! THANK YOU!
You sir know your worth I hope. 3 years no remote start . Changed door locks hood switch and nothing. Nothing out there told me what 2 chirps meant anywhere! After your video I went and bypassed hood switch and for first time in 3 years plus it started. Thank you!
Thanks, FTM. For all your experience and shared knowledge! We try to check all your vids out and share, even if it's not our particular vehicle.
Can’t thank you enough. I was going without my remote start for quite some time. This works like a charm and I am greatly appreciative of your advice. Thanks a bunch
Thanks… Wouldn't Know what to do without these Videos
You just saved me from so much work! I opened the hood and the thing wasn’t even connected anymore after some service repairs were done!
+1 for experiencing this. Whish you would've posted 5-8 years ago. I diagnosed on my own but only after MANY hours of head scratching. Then did it several years later only to forget the resolution and have to troubleshoot yet again........ note - almost always happens when I change driver side spark plugs.
I swear to God I just did that quick fix 12-18-2022 and I had this problem in November didn’t know what happened seen this video and just did it and it works, I’m subscribed, thanks….
Nice job sir you nailed the problem I was pulling my hair out thinking my remote battery was dead no just a bent down hood switch thank sir you will get a follow for sure
THANK YOU! This was driving me crazy. Such a simple fix.
What a great tip! I can see how easy it would be to bend this switch out of alignment.
Thanks a heap!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought two beeps was normal when locking my edge with remote. I quickly checked under the hood and my switch was unhooked. Reconnected and all good. Thanks again.
I replace the alternator of my truck after that my key not working I only started from inside it’s been 2 years now but every time I lock my truck it’s peep 2time now I know the problem thank you so much I’m so happy because it’s winter now I can start my truck to warm up from inside my house
Wow every time I come to a Makuloco video he nails it! Unbelievable!
Such a simple thing, but had me stumped at the same time. Recently had my car serviced at the dealership, they must have removed the hood sensor to replace a recall. Went outside and found it disconnected. Doi!
Goes without saying to Also check your bodylines/hood alignment & adjust the stops as necessary. Great vid Brian as always 🥇
Such great information. Thanks so much for all of the content!!
Excellent video easy fix saves people a lot of trouble thanks so much✅😎
My friend, are u a lite in the dark. Was under the hood of my 1st gen Raptor, was working over the drivers fender (blanket over everything) tucking a relay 4 new Litebar out of the way > cked the Litebar operation when I was done (all good) >didn't try to remote start till yesterday > got (1) horn blast only (one ping only, plz) no start. Found ur video, pushed Perimeter Alarm Bracket up a scoch (as in your video) BANG ! She remote start w/ gusto ! Thank u soo much > Sir
Wow. Perfect tip! Thanks.
Great info Brian . Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the help. Worked like a charm.
Thank you this worked for my 13 f150. Great video.
Thank you so much in my case ford focus 2015 it was the trunk but your video made me think of it.
Thanks for the tip. My wife's 2018 Taurus remote start quit working. The Ford dealership wanted to keep the car for 4 days!!!! I opened the hood and the switch was bad, the spring was just laying there. $23 later a new switch from Ebay and it's fixed!
Just went outside, had it working within a minute. Thank you.
My remote start quit working , first thing I did was run to RUclips ,lol. Found this video and gave it a try. This works people, try, It,I did and it worked and fixed the problem. Try it !
Thanks man! Saved me again! Worked like a charm!
Been trying to add remote start from 3 days now. And it was the fricking hood switch. Thanks
Best Ford content anywhere!!
Thanks brother my 2012 F150 just started doing this.
Thanks! I will try this on my 2014 Explorer tomorrow.
Thxs Brian very good info thxs again.....
Man I tell you ❤It took me 2 mins I just got a 2015 Explorer got some work done remote start didn’t work . I found this video after 5 mins of watching went outside and fixed it in 30 seconds. Thank you 🙏🏾 5:20
I’m about to go try this. I’ve tried everything on my 2014 explorer sport. Wish me luck
Can we get some 6.2L Raptor videos? You’ve been so helpful with 5.4L 3v issues and have saved the life of my 2004 5.4L, but I’d love to see some vids on the 12th Gen 6.2L engines as well. I got a 2011 Raptor to maintain and I trust your videos the most. Thanks so much for all you do!
I second this! Lots of good info for my 07 with the 5.4. I would love to see his maintenance techniques for the Gen 1 Raptors and the 6.2. My 13 Raptor needs a little TLC.
Great tip !! Thanks
Love your channel Brian.
My local dealership would have charged me 110 for a diagnosis, 120 for a new switch and bracket they need to order, and another 110 for the install a week later when the part shows up. Thanks, you just saved me $340!
This is the reason FTM is the renowned Ford guru.
Thank youso much. When they put the new motor in, they put the wiring into a hole that comes off the coolant and never plugged it back in. Again thanks.
Thanks. I had the exact same problem after changing the intermediate steering column. I must have bent the switch down while leaning into the vehicle.
I just picked up a used Expedition, 2019. My wife told me last night the remote Start wouldn't work, even though it worked at the dealership... This was exactly the issue. I had opened the hood to check the fluids when I got it yesterday. I checked the battery voltage, ran it for an hour last night and it still didn't work... but, once this guy said the the hood was open without an indicator light, i went AHA! so I popped her up, checked the switches(which were a different kind than this on a 2019) and closed the hood HARD. locked the car and it fired right up remotely. The damn Star Trek super computer didn't give me any indication something wasn't right with the hood, and it was closed tight but I guess she just needed a spanking to feel sexy. Thanks for the video, you saved me some embarrassment at the dealership and 100 bucks for a new battery.
Thank you.... took all of about 3 seconds and she fired right up..... Thanks for saving me a bunch of time and headaches lol
just "fixed" my remote start in about 5 seconds. Much appreciated.
Awesome! This helped me a lot.
Thank you! 🤘😎
Thanks worked perfect!!
It fixed it right up, thanks a lot!!
Awesome work like a charm
Easy peasy ! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks man! Helpful video!! My aunt has an edge and being 2011 I'm confident the vehicle should have an alarm system but for the life of me I cannot get it to arm, maybe it too has a hood switch!!
Wow you just saved a lot of people a lot of money
That was a very well done vid! Thank you!
I will try that right now , thanks.
This worked for me!! Thanks!
I've seen that same behavior if the vehicle is accidentally turned off while in gear. It's not something that is normally done but if you experience random times that the remote start doesn't work and just beeps at you then just do a power cycle on the vehicle and be sure to turn it off with the gear selector in park.
Drove all over St Louis 40yrs ago installing auto alarms with those brackets, was surprised to see one on my 14 f150. Water would set them off...were a pita some days
great work, i just checked mine... couldn't find the switch, the more I looked, someone had removed the switch from the bracket and left it hanging (hidden). The nut was still on the post. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video.
Great tip!
Bro your awesome thank you !!
Thanks for the tip.
You are my problem solver, this has been giving me headaches for days.
thank you man ...... ihave same problem with my 2013 .... i will try it
Good information
SUBSTANTIAL FordTechMakuloco
Thank you very much for sharing what you know with us great video👍 Take care and have a great day FordTechMakuloco
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Nice. Thanks for the tip.
great show I have a 2010 navigator L some times in the summer only I hear clicking sound in back of the radio this happens when the AC is not running.
The AC and heat cools and heat great ,the clicking only happen in the summer, maybe about 9 or 10 clicks then stops.I replaced the 2 of the Blend Door Actuator in back of the radio. any reason the clicking comes and goes when every thing is turn off and why the summer only. thank you. love your shows. you know your stuff.
Thanks, this worked.
Awesome thank you so much!!
love your videos
I love this channel!
Thanks Brian your the Best
Thanks a lot man
Thanks for share your knowledge.
#1
You're a genius!
Thanks!!! My 2015 for explorer was giving me the exact symptoms.
i had that issue on my previously mkt, auto start would not work and I didn't know this. now for future I know thanks
Fixed mine , thanks
Awesome videos thank you