The engine was still on when i shut the key off and i saw...


The engine was still on when i shut the key off and i saw a smoke coming out. I put the gear on reverse and back to park the smoke stoppe, i drove the car to the mechanic that installed the remote starter for me yesterday. He had ...

The engine was still on when i shut the key off and i saw a smoke coming out. I put the gear on reverse and back to park the smoke stoppe, i drove the car to the mechanic that installed the remote starter for me yesterday. He had to remove the remote starter kit brain for the car to shut off but now when we turn on the key the car won't start anymore the battery is good but they key doesn't work in the engine anymore. Mechanic's Assistant: Can you turn the steering wheel at all? And what about the key? Is it worn or damaged? Yes i can turn the steering and the key isn't damaged at all Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Santa Fe yourself? What have you tried so far? No he is at the mechanic i just don't trust him because i feel the problem could be because he didn't install the remote starter properly. That's the reason i have this problem Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No i want to know what is the problem

Automotive Expert
Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day. - Where was the smoke coming from and did it smell like oil or electrical?

Thank you HowdyI didn't see where exactly but it was under the hood
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- Where was the smoke coming from and did it smell like oil or electrical?

I don't think it was a oil smokeI think it was electrical smellBut i m not sure
Automotive Expert
Where was the smoke coming from?

Under the hood of the car i didn't see exactly which part
Automotive Expert
Thanks, I believe the remote start was faulty or wired incorrectly. It has now damaged wiring that will need to be repaired or a new wiring harness installed if the damage is far more than can be repaired. The smoke came from powered wires grounding on the chassis or from incorrect wires being powered by the remote start. A tech should be able to follow and inspect the wires that were messed with to install the remote start. Thank you for seeking us for help, I hope I provided what was needed. Press reply if you need to follow up. If you liked my answer please let me know so I can mark your question complete. Moose

But one more question, let say it is what you say. Could that prevent the car to turn on?
Automotive Expert
Yes, wiring that has burnt up will prevent starting and can cause many other issues.

Like what?
Automotive Expert
I would need to know what wires are damaged from tests done to answer that.

Okay fair enough i don't have any mechanical or electrical knowledge to tell u that i think i will have to wait tomorrow for the technician to tell me that
Automotive Expert
Keep in touch as needed if the tech is not able to fix it. I will try to help but you may have to learn how to do electrical repairs as we go.

Okay thank you howdy
Automotive Expert
You are welcome

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