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Cobrafan
11-08-2014, 02:32 PM
Hi everyone I'm new here and I'm in need of some help!

Im a mustang guy and pretty new to Mazdas.....My girlfriend has a 2010 Mazda 3 Sport that she bought brand new and currently has about 135,000Km on it. For the last couple of years i have been doing the basic maintenance on her car like oil changes n such. A few weeks ago i purchased a remote starter from future shop and had them install it for her......and so far the starter has been a great upgrade and works really well. Our (my) problem started a few days after the install, we went for a drive (weather changing to cold and damp) and the front window is fogging up on the 401. So i noticed she had the front defroster on and the air recirulation button was also on. So after checking things out i discovered that when the mode is on front vents or floor the air recirculation button is off and when it is on defrost or defrost and floor the air recirculation button is on and will not switch to off. A quick look into the owners manual and it says its not suppose to be on in any defrost mode as this will cause fogging. Im not sure if the installer at future shop had anything to do with this or if it was just a fluke that we just noticed it now because of the weather is now changed. Im pretty lost here what to do....Has anyone here had a similar issue? and advice from you fine people? Thanks in advanced!

miako
11-08-2014, 03:08 PM
I think it would be a better idea if you can tell us which remote start system was installed on your girlfriend's car. I'm currently looking for a starter for my car, and I believe some of them control the car's a/c, heat and even heated seats once the temperature reaches certain degree. I'm no expert in remote starters, but my bet is on the installation or the compatibility of the starter with your gf's vehicle. Maybe motormaniac can assist you on this one, he has done great installs for us here.

Cobrafan
11-08-2014, 03:14 PM
the remote starter is Compustar from Future Shop

miako
11-08-2014, 03:19 PM
Which model? does it control the HVAC by any chance? cuz if it does, I'm pretty sure it's the install. Cobrafan

Cobrafan
11-08-2014, 04:12 PM
When I purchased the starter i had to buy three individual items

1. (Remotes) http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/compustar-compustar-1-way-sh-remote-pack-rf-1wg10-sh-cn-rf-1wg10-sh-cn/10263480.aspx
2. (Blade) http://compustar.idatalink.com/product/product/product_id/93
3, (Brains) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI6Yyr0jVO0

motormaniac
11-08-2014, 07:12 PM
Sounds like the installer used negative pulse to be on all the time, so it does not allow to switch off? it should be changed to latched.
The best thing is to go back and ask.