How to use a remote starter button. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**desert-rat** · 12-21-2019, 03:54 PM

So I purchased a remote starter button. One wire connects to the starter and the other to the battery, right??
I have the cab off but the engine still on the frame. So there for no ignition cylinder. Will the engine turn over or just crank??
Videos keep saying to have the ignition in ON to start the motor, but cant with out an ignition cylinder.
Thanks.

**Getter-Done** · 12-21-2019, 04:37 PM

Your 1st question.
One wire connects to the starter and the other to the battery, right??

Yes connect one lead on the remote start button to terminal (S).
Connect the other to the positive side on the battery.
You could connect them both on the starter But if they touch

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Your 2nd question
Will the engine turn over or just crank??

If you do not have 12volts running to the distributor it will not start.

Okay now
Before you turn the engine over !!!!!!!!
Make Sure it is in neutral (if it is a straight shift) or Park (if automatic transmission)
What are you trying to accomplish? Hear it Run?
Is it HEI ignition or point type?

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**desert-rat** · 12-21-2019, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the reply. It's an HEI type. How do I get 12 volts running to the distributor and from where? I am selling the motor and want the buyer know that the engine can run.

**HO455** · 12-21-2019, 05:23 PM

The S terminal is the one to hook the remote switch to to operate the solenoid.
The R terminal is to forward 12 volt positive to the coil when the starter is cranking.

**Getter-Done** · 12-21-2019, 05:25 PM

If this picture doesn't help
I will try to find another.
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Most caps have writing on the top or side.

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**MySons68C20** · 12-21-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desert-rat

Thanks for the reply. It's an HEI type. How do I get 12 volts running to the distributor and from where? I am selling the motor and want the buyer know that the engine can run.

I run a wire with a small clamp from the battery positive direct to the HEI.
When you want to shut it off just disconnect at the battery.

**Getter-Done** · 12-21-2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Actually the R terminal is to forward 12 volt positive to the coil when the starter is cranking. The S terminal is the one to hook the remote switch to to operate the solenoid.

Yes
Thanks for catching that
I was looking at the picture facing forward
and thinking about how I normally use a screwdriver

I will correct that in my 1st response

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**HO455** · 12-21-2019, 05:55 PM

It's all good. Just trying to prevent confusion. I edited my reply also.

**LockDoc** · 12-21-2019, 08:30 PM

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Positive battery cable to the large terminal on the starter solenoid.

Negative cable to any bolt on the engine block.

Remote starter button from the positive post on the battery to the "S" terminal on the starter solenoid.

Jumper wire from the positive post on the battery to the "BAT" terminal on the HEI.

Like mentioned above make sure the trans is in neutral or park.

Make sure that the oil pressure line is not disconnected or has a plug or cap on it.

Pour a little gas in the carb and push the remote starter button. It should fire right up.

Unhook HEI wire from the battery to kill the engine.

I know most of this was mentioned above but I figured having it all in one place he could print it out and have it in front of him.

LockDoc

kingsolver72 · 12-21-2019, 08:39 PM

Nice attention to the details Leon!!!

**LockDoc** · 12-21-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Nice attention to the details Leon!!!

Thanks Scott.

LockDoc

**Getter-Done** · 12-21-2019, 09:19 PM

One more suggestion.
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12-21-2019, 03:54 PM	#1
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 358	How to use a remote starter button. So I purchased a remote starter button. One wire connects to the starter and the other to the battery, right?? I have the cab off but the engine still on the frame. So there for no ignition cylinder. Will the engine turn over or just crank?? Videos keep saying to have the ignition in ON to start the motor, but cant with out an ignition cylinder. Thanks.

12-21-2019, 04:37 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,013	Re: How to use a remote starter button. Your 1st question. One wire connects to the starter and the other to the battery, right?? Yes connect one lead on the remote start button to terminal (S). Connect the other to the positive side on the battery. You could connect them both on the starter But if they touch Your 2nd question Will the engine turn over or just crank?? If you do not have 12volts running to the distributor it will not start. Okay now Before you turn the engine over !!!!!!!! Make Sure it is in neutral (if it is a straight shift) or Park (if automatic transmission) What are you trying to accomplish? Hear it Run? Is it HEI ignition or point type? . . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build Last edited by Getter-Done; 12-21-2019 at 05:31 PM. Reason: Type Wrong info for Letter

12-21-2019, 05:17 PM	#3
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 358	Re: How to use a remote starter button. Thanks for the reply. It's an HEI type. How do I get 12 volts running to the distributor and from where? I am selling the motor and want the buyer know that the engine can run.

12-21-2019, 05:23 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,024	Re: How to use a remote starter button. The S terminal is the one to hook the remote switch to to operate the solenoid. The R terminal is to forward 12 volt positive to the coil when the starter is cranking. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 12-21-2019 at 05:49 PM.

12-21-2019, 05:25 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,013	Re: How to use a remote starter button. If this picture doesn't help I will try to find another. Most caps have writing on the top or side. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-21-2019, 05:55 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,024	Re: How to use a remote starter button. It's all good. Just trying to prevent confusion. I edited my reply also. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-21-2019, 08:30 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,405	Re: How to use a remote starter button. - Positive battery cable to the large terminal on the starter solenoid. Negative cable to any bolt on the engine block. Remote starter button from the positive post on the battery to the "S" terminal on the starter solenoid. Jumper wire from the positive post on the battery to the "BAT" terminal on the HEI. Like mentioned above make sure the trans is in neutral or park. Make sure that the oil pressure line is not disconnected or has a plug or cap on it. Pour a little gas in the carb and push the remote starter button. It should fire right up. Unhook HEI wire from the battery to kill the engine. I know most of this was mentioned above but I figured having it all in one place he could print it out and have it in front of him. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-21-2019, 08:39 PM	#10
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,207	Re: How to use a remote starter button. Nice attention to the details Leon!!!

12-21-2019, 09:19 PM	#12
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,013	Re: How to use a remote starter button. One more suggestion. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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