Good that Bill and pontiacgtp24 chimed in. To me is does not sound like a factory remote start. The factory remote starts will not even attempt to start the car if a CEL is on, a door is open, or if you even have low fuel. Based on what he said, it tries to start even with CEL... so aftermarket in my books. As for the CEL find the code and that will help you and us out. Scott mentioned checking the wires and connectors at the wheel hub assembly.... good idea. You gave us a very detailed description but failed to establish what you drive. For all we know you could be driving a Ford Mustang..... *cough*Poke*cough*